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About the film
Saiyan (transl. "Beloved") is a 1951 Bollywood film-Hindi romantic drama directed by M. Sadiq for his Sadiq Productions Ltd. The story and screenplay were written by Azmi Bazidpuri. The music was composed by Sajjad Hussain, with lyrics written by D. N. Madhok, Rajendra Krishan and Hasrat Jaipuri. The film stars Madhubala, Ajit, Sajjan, and Jayant. The film was a critical and commercial success.
Plot
A period film depicting feudal India, the plot is remade from the American Western Duel In the Sun (1946). A love triangle, the story revolves around two brothers (Ajit and Sajjan), both in love with an orphan girl (Madhubala), who is given shelter by their family.
Soundtrack
The music composer was Sajjad Hussain with lyrics by D. N. Madhok and Rajendra Krishan. The playback singers were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Shamshad Begum. The song "Tumhe Dil Diya" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, was not used in the film.
Reception
Roger Yue of Singapore Free Press praised the film's "splendour and magnificence" and stated that it is "cleverly directed and well-photographed". Yue added that Madhubala portrayed the titular character "to perfection".
Saiyan was popular with audiences and performed well at the box office. Writer Ganga Prasad Sharma called Saiyan the best film starring Sajjan in the leading role.
Key details
| Release year | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | M. Sadiq |
| Writer | Azmi Bazidpuri. The |
| Starring | Madhubala |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saiyan released?
Saiyan is a Hindi-language film released in 1951, directed by M. Sadiq.
Who directed Saiyan?
Saiyan was directed by M. Sadiq, with the screenplay by Azmi Bazidpuri. The.
Who stars in Saiyan?
Saiyan stars Madhubala.
What is Saiyan about?
Saiyan (transl. "Beloved") is a 1951 Bollywood film-Hindi romantic drama directed by M.
Where can I watch Saiyan?
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Reference: Wikipedia
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