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Al Hilal (film)

A debut costume drama set in the Ottoman Empire.

Al Hilal (Judgement of Allah) is a 1935 Urdu/Hindi costume drama film and the directorial debut of Mehboob Khan, who later became a pioneer director of Indian cinema. Produced by Sagar Movietone, it depicts a fictionalized Roman-Arab conflict in the Ottoman Empire, centering on the capture and escape of the Sultan's son.

Quick Facts

Director
Mehboob Khan
Producer
Sagar Movietone
Writer
Wajahat Mirza
Starring
  • Kumar
  • Indira
  • Yakub
  • Kayam Ali
Music
Pransukh Nayak
Cinematography
Faredoon Irani
Released
1935
Runtime
158 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who stars in Al Hilal (film)?

Al Hilal stars Kumar, Indira, Yakub and Kayam Ali.

Who composed the music for Al Hilal (film)?

The music for Al Hilal was composed by Pransukh Nayak.

Who wrote Al Hilal (film)?

Al Hilal was written by Wajahat Mirza.

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