Baghi Sipahi (1936 film)

Baghi Sipahi (Rebel Soldier) is a 1936 Hindi/Urdu film directed by A. R. Kardar. It was an adaptation of Cardinal Richelieu (1935) directed by Rowland V. Lee, a Twentieth Century Pictures production, which was a big success at the box-office. Baghi Sipahi, a costume action drama, was produced by the East India Film Company.

Gul Hamid played the lead, and it was cited as an "important film" for him. Patience Cooper, Bimla Kumari, Mazhar Khan and Lalita also played significant roles along with Gul Hamid.

Cast

 * Gul Hamid
 * Bimla Kumari
 * Mazhar Khan
 * Lalita Pawar
 * Indubala
 * Anees
 * Azurie
 * Mohammed Ishaq

Reception
Baghi Sipahi was a big commercial success, which "won him (Kardar) a wide audience following". However, Kardar was also criticised for "plagiarising", but his handling of the story and theme earned him critical acclaim. The success of the film established East India Company on a large scale across the "Indian film map".

Soundtrack
The music director was K. C. Dey, and the lyricist was Akbar Khan Peshawri.