List of Bollywood films of 1922

1922 in Indian cinema
  • The first Levy of Entertainment Tax was introduced in Bengal in 1922, followed by its introduction in Bombay in 1923.[5]
  • Fatma Begum, who got her early training acting in plays, started working in films in 1922. Mother to actresses Zubeida, Sultana and Shehzadi, Fatma went on to become the first woman producer and director when she formed her own production company Fatma Films in 1926.[6]
  • Dhirendranath Ganguly, who had initially set up Indo-British Film Studio with Nitish Lahiri in 1918, returned to Hyderabad and started the Lotus Film Company there in 1922 up to 1924. He produced six films in 1922, including Bimata (Stepmother), and acted in Sadhu Aur Shaitan.[7]
  • Manilal Joshi started his career as a director with his debut film Veer Abhimanyu. The film was produced by Ardeshir Irani and Bhogilal K. M. Dave who had started their banner, Star Film Company Ltd. in 1922.[8]

Films
  • Andhare Alo (The Influence Of Love) a Bengali silent film, was directed by Sisir Bhaduri and Naresh Mitra. It was a debut production from Taj Mahal Films, Calcutta. The story was based on a love triangle written by Saratchandra Chatterjee. It's melodramatic content was appreciated by the critics. The film was claimed to be a "huge hit" at the box-office.[9]
  • Lady Teacher was a social comedy directed by Dhirendranath Ganguly, and is cited as one of the successes of 1922.[7]
  • Pati Bhakti also called Human Emotions was directed by J. J. Madan for his banner Madan Theatres Ltd. The film was based on a play by Harikrishna Jauhar. The Madras censors "demanded" the removal of an "obscene dance" scene.[10] It made actress Patience Cooper, who starred in the film, "one of the biggest star of that time".[11] The film also featured some of the earliest kissing scenes.[12]
  • Sukanya Savitri directed by Kanjibhai Rathod for Kohinoor Film Company, starred Miss Moti, Sakina and Jamna. The story was by Mohanlal Dave. The film remains the only surviving work by Kohinoor and Rathod.[13]
  • Veer Abhimanyu by director Manilal Joshi, also called Virat Swaroop, was a "big-budget mythological" and a first for producers Ardeshir Irani and Bhogilal Dave. It was also a debut for actress Sultana who played the role of Uttara, with Vakil playing Abhimanyu.[10]

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Ahiravan Mahiravan VadhaG. V. SaneBhaurao Datar, Bachu Pawar, Shanta Nalgunde, Ghanshyam Singh, SaneMythologyHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
AjamilKanjibhai RathodKhalil, Jamna, Homi Master, GangaramDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
Andhare Alo a.k.a. The Influence Of LoveNaresh Mitra, Sisir Kumar BhaduriDurga Rani, Lila Debi, Sisir Kumar Bhaduri, Naresh Mitra, Jogesh Choudhury, KankabatiSocial DramaTaj Mahal Film Company Ltd., Calcutta
DOP: Noni Gopal Sanyal
Ashoka a.k.a. Samrat AshokaHistoricalMadan Theatres Ltd.
Bhakta AmbarishKanjibhai RathodKhalil, Tara, R. N. VaidyaDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
DOP: Gajanan S. Deware
Bhakta Shiromani a.k.a. Rajrishi Ambarish a.k.a. Bhakta ShiromaniDadasaheb PhalkeDevotionalHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
Bhartrahari a.k.a. King BhartrahariS. N. PatankarTara Koregaonkar, ThatteLegendNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
BhishmaJyotish BannerjeeMaster Mohan, Keki AdjaniaMythologyMadan Theatres Ltd.
Bhishma Bana ShayyaMadanrai VakilMythologyStar Films Ltd.
DOP: Vishnu B. Joshi
Bhishma PratignaR. S. PrakashMythologyStar Of The East Film Co.
Bidyasundar a.k.a. The Lover's TranceSundar Narayan RayDurgaraniLegendAurora Film Company, Calcutta
DOP: Debi Ghosh
Bimata a.k.a. Bijoy Basant a.k.a. StepmotherDhirendranath GangulySeeta Devi, Dhirendranath Ganguly, Miss Joy BillySocialLotus Film Co.
Bisha Briksha a.k.a. Bishabriksha a.k.a. Poison TreeJyotish BannerjeeDurgadas Bannerjee, Miss Light, Basantakumari, Manoranjan Bhattacharya, Gopalchandra Bhattacharya, Lila Debi, Kartik DeySocial DramaMadan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: Jatin Das
Bodana a.k.a. Bhakta Bodhana a.k.a. Shri RanchhodraiS. N. PatankarRaja SandowLegend DevotionalNational Film Company

D-M
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Damaji a.k.a. Bhakta Damaji a.k.a. Bhagwata Bhakta DamajiBaburao PainterBaburao Pendharkar, Sushilabai, Gulabbai, Ravji M. Haskar, N. D. Sarpotdar, Zunzharrao Pawar, Ganpat BakreDevotionalMaharashtra Film Company, Kolhapur
DOP: S. Fattelal
Devi TodiKanjibhai RathodJamnaDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
DOP: Gajanan S. Deware
Doom Of The Yadavas a.k.a. Yadav VinasMythologyStar Films Ltd.
DOP: Vishnu B. Joshi
Draupadi SwayamwarVishnupant DivekarKamalaMythologyBharat Cinema Film Company
Draupadi Veni Bandhan a.k.a. The Fall Of The Kauravas a.k.a. Veni BandhanVishnupant DivekarS. N. Patankar, Damle, SoniMythologyBharat Cinema Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar
Gangavataran a.k.a. Bhagirathi GangaPatience Cooper, Dadibhai SarkariMythologyMadan Theatres Ltd.
Hara Gouri a.k.a. Lord Shiva And ParvatiDhirendranath GangulyReligiousLotus Film Company
Hari TalikaG. V. SaneBhaurao DatarMythologyHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Indrajit a.k.a. Indrajit O Lady TeacherDhirendranath GangulySeeta Devi, Dhirendranath GangulySocialLotus Film Company
JadunathS. N. PatankarTara Koregaonkar, K. G. Gokhale, Baba Vyas, Trimbakrao Pradhan, KelkarLegendNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
KalidasS. N. PatankarTara Koregaonkar, Baba VyasBiopic DevotionalNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
Karna a.k.a. Deserted Son Of KuntiS. N. PatankarRaja SandowMythologyNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
Lady TeacherDhirendranath GangulyComedyLotus Film Company
Laila MajnuJ. J. MadanPatience Cooper, H. W. Waring, Miss Dot Foy, Jeanetta SherwinRomantic LegendMadan Theatres Ltd.
Mahashweta Kadambari a.k.a. Shap SambhramS. N. PatankarTara Koregaonkar, Baba Vyas, Thatte, S. N. PatankarMythologyNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
Malati MadhavKanjibhai RathodKhalil, Tara, R. N. Vaidya, Miss Moti, GangaramMythologyKohinoor Film Company
DOP: Gajanan S. Deware

P-R
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Pandavas In Exile a.k.a. Pandav VanavasG. V. SaneBhaurao Datar, Bachu Pawar, Sakharam JadhavMythologyHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
ParikshitVithaldas PanchotiaMythology
ParsuramMythology
Pati Bhakti a.k.a. Pavitra Leelavati a.k.a. Husband WorshipJ. J. MadanPatience Cooper, Master Mohan, Signorina F. Manelli, Manilal, Sayed HussainSocial DramaMadan Theatres Ltd.
Pitroddhar a.k.a. Ganga The RedeemerManilal JoshiMythologyStar Films Ltd.
Princess Budur a.k.a. Rajkumari Budur a.k.a. Tale Of Kamar-Al-ZamanJ. J. MadanPatience Cooper, Eugenio De Liguoro, Dorothy Bayley, Edna Dalies, Dadibhai Sarkari, ChapgarCostume FantasyMadan Theatres Ltd.
Radha VilasVishnupant DivekarV. Y. Datar, SoniMythologyBharat Cinema Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar
Raja BhojPatience Cooper, AlbertinaLegendMadan Theatres Ltd.
Raja Parikshit a.k.a. Janmejaya's Serpent SacrificeManilal JoshiMiss YakbalMythologyStar Films Ltd.
DOP: Vishnu B. Joshi
RamayanaJyotish BannerjeePatience Cooper, Master Bhagaban Das, Signorina F. MannelliReligious EpicMadan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: Eugenio De Liguoro
Ratnavali a.k.a. The Lady From LankaManilal JoshiMiss Yakbal, ElizerLegend MythologyStar Films Ltd.
DOP: Vishnu B. Joshi
Ratnavali a.k.a. Ratnabali a.k.a. Sea Nymph Of CeylonJyotish Bannerjee, C. LegrandPatience Cooper, Miss Gohar, Miss Albertina, C. Legrand, Pandit Tulsidutt SaidaLegend MythologyMadan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: C. Legrand

S-Z
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Sadhu Aur ShaitanNitish Lahiri, Dhirendranath GangulyDhirendranath Ganguly, Lina Valentine, Sushilabala, Manmatha PalComedyLotus Film Company, Indo-British Film Co., Calcutta
DOP: Jyotish Sarkar
Sant Namdev a.k.a. Saint NamdeoDadasaheb PhalkeDevotionalHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Sant SakhubaiG. V. SaneShanta Nalgunde, Visubhau NirantarDevotionalHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Sati a.k.a. Kalighat a.k.a. Daksha Yagna a.k.a. Origin Of Mahakali TemplePatience CooperMythologyMadan Theatres Ltd
Sati Anjani a.k.a. Birth Of HanumanS. N. PatankarTara Koregaonkar, C. C. ShahBiopic DevotionalNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
Sati ToralKanjibhai RathodKhalil, Sakina, Miss Moti, Gani BabuDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
DOP: Gajanan S. Deware
Satya NarayanV. S. NirantarAnna Salunke, ShindeHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Sharmista DevyaniPuranic DramaBharat Cinema Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar
Shishupal Vadh a.k.a. The Killing Of ShishupalG. V. SaneBhaurao Datar, Bachu Pawar, Sonabai, SaneMythologyHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Shri Ganesh Janma a.k.a. Ganesh AvatarG. V. SaneBhaurao Datar, Madhav MalasureHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Shri Markandeya Avtar a.k.a. Shiv Mahima a.k.a. Devotion's RewardS. N. PatankarDamle, C. C. Shah, Baba VyasDevotionalNational Film Company
DOP: S. N. Patankar
Shri Satya NarayanKanjibhai RathodKhalil, Sakina, Miss Moti, R. N. Vaidya, Tara Gani Babu, Raja BabuDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
DOP: D. D. Dabke
Sukanya SavitriKanjibhai RathodSakina, Miss Moti, JamnaDevotionalKohinoor Film Company
DOP: D. D. Dabke
SuryakumariNarayan DewareKhalil, Tara, Miss Moti, Raja SandowCostumeKohinoor Film Company
Tara The Dancer a.k.a. Nartaki TaraJ. J. MadanPatience Cooper, Miss Chandra, Prabhodh Chandra BoseSocialMadan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: Charles Creed
Veer AbhimanyuManilal JoshiSultana, Fatma Begum, Madanrai VakilMythologyStar Films Ltd.
Virat ParvaVishnupant DivekarV. Y. Datar, SoniMythologyBharat Cinema Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar

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