List of Bollywood films of 1931

1932

1931 was a ground-breaking year for Indian cinema. The first Hindi Talkie Alam Ara was released on 11 March 1931 in Mumbai's Majestic Cinema.[1] The film was produced by Imperial Movietone and directed by Ardeshir Irani. It starred Master Vithal, Zubeida, Prithviraj Kapoor and W. M. Khan. The first song to be sung in films was by W. M. Khan for Alam Ara, "De De Khuda Ke Naam Par" under the music direction of Phiroz Shah Mistry.

This year saw the release of 207 silent films from all over India and 28 Talkies.[2] Out of the 28 talkies 23 were in Hindi, 3 in Bengali, one in Tamil, and one in Telugu.[3] The first Bengali film was Jamai Shashthi by Madan Theatres Calcutta. The first Tamil film was Kalidas produced by Imperial Movietone and the first Telugu talkie Bhakta Prahlada, was directed by H. M. Reddy for Bharat Movietone.

Madan Theatres Ltd, who had lost out in the race to produce the first talkie in India with Shirin Farhad which followed two months later, produced 8 Talkies from Calcutta.[4] Shirin Farhad was "twice as successful" compared to Alam Ara, and had 17 (out of the 18) songs sung by Jahanara Kajjan and Master Nissar.[5]

A
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Aatishe IshqDhirubhai DesaiPrabhashankar, Chandrarao Kadam, Mumtaz, Hamid, P. R. Joshi, BudhikarSaroj Film Co.
Abhishek a.k.a. The AnointmentPrafulla RoyUma Sashi, Jiban Ganguly, Bhaskar Paul, Veena, Chani Dutta, Bela Rani, Purnima ShomeGraphic Arts, Calcutta.
Abul HasanPrafulla GhoshKhatoon, Master Bachchu, Hadi, ShahzadiSagar Movietone.
Afghan AblaNarayan DewareBegum Fatma, Ebrahim, Jamuna, Raja Babu, Usha, GanibabuKohinoor United Artists.
Alam AraArdeshir IraniMaster Vithal, Zubeida, Prithviraj, Sushila, Jagdish Sethi, Wazir Mohammed Khan, Elizer, Sakhu, Miss Jilloo, L. V. PrasadCostumeImperial Film Company. Music: B. Irani, Ferozshah M. Mistri
Albeli MumbaiNanubhai VakilE. Billimoria, Shanta Kumari, GhoryRanjit Film Company.
Alladin and the Wonderful LampJal AriahPatience Cooper, Miss Sylvia, Ratansha SinoreFantasyMadan Theatres Ltd.
Amir KhanGanpat ShindeAnasuya, Kishori Pathak, Sakharam Jadhav, MathuraHindustan Cinema Film Co, Nasik.
Aparadhi a.k.a. The CriminalDebaki BoseP.C. Barua, Sabita Devi, Samar Ghosh, Shanti Gupta, Renubala, Sushil Majumdar, Prabhavati, Arti Devi, Purnima Shome, Nirmal, RadhikanandSocialBarua Film Unit, Calcutta
Asire Hirs a.k.a. Nemesis of LustHaribhai DesaiManohar, Jamadagni, Jamu Patel, Baburao Gade, Zunzharao Pawar, Baby GarboSurya Film Co. Bangalore.
Awara Raqasa a.k.a. Bhatakta JobanAbdul Rashid KardarNazir, Begum Gulzar, Gul Ahmed, Rukhia Khatoon, HiralalSocialUnited Player's Corp. Lahore.
Anang SenaM. GidwaniZohrajan, Master Vithal, Mushtari, Elizer, Jagdish Sethi JilloobaiCostume

B-C
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Baaz Bahadur a.k.a. Rani RupmatiBhal G. PendharkarSulochana (Ruby Myers), ChoudharyHistorical DramaMaharashtra Film Co. Kolhapur
Badmash a.k.a. RascalRama ChowdharyJal Merchant, Yasmin, Jyotsana, DixitNavjawan Film Co.
Bahadur BetiA. P. KapoorZebunissa, P. Jairaj, Meharbanu, Miss SaluSocialSharda Film Company.
Banke SawariyaJayant DesaiE. Billimoria, Ishwarlal, Shanta Kumari, Ghory, ManilalRanjit film Company.
Bewafa AshiqDr. AlvaroBhagwandas, Leelavati, FatmaSurya Prakash Film Co.
Bharati BalakAgha Hashar KashmiriPatience Cooper, Master Mohan, D. Sarkari, Sharifa, Surajram, Mohammed IshaqCostumeMadan Theatres Ltd.
BijliRamankant, Ghare KhanIndira Devi, Dixit, Bhagwandas, JaswantNavjawan Co.
Chandbibi a.k.a. Queen of AhmednagarN. D. SarpotdarKamla Devi, Hira Dharwadkar, Jadhavrao, Varne, Bhaurao DatarHistorical DramaAryan Film Co.
ChandrasenaV. ShantaramKamla Devi, Leela pendharkar, Gulab, G. R. ManeHistorical DramaPrabhat Film Company.
ChintamaniKanjibhai RathodShanta Kumari, Haider Shah, Master Mohammed, Kashinath, Manjula, Fateh SinghDevotionalBharat Movietone. Music:
Lyrics:

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Dagabaaz DushmanKantilal PatelYusuf, GulabEast India Film Co.
Dard-E-Jigar a.k.a. Songs of SorrowR. N. VaidyaKhalil, NurjahanSharda Film Co.
Darkness To LightBapsy SabavalaBapsy Sabavala
DhartikampHarshadrai MehtaNavinchandra, Mohini, Baburao Apte, Nizam, Bhim, Alam Sultan, Lobo, ManilalMehta Luhar Productions.
Daulat Ka NashaPesi IraniMaster Vithal, Khalil, Tarabai, Hadi, Jilloobai, Jamshedji, MakandSocialTalkie. Imperial Movietone. Music: Firoz Shah Mistry, Mohammed Hadi
Lyrics:
Debi ChoudhraniPriyanath GangulyAnupama, Kartik Roy, Naresh Mitra, Rani Sundari, Shyam Mukherjee, NaniSocialMadan Theatres Ltd Silent
Devi DevyaniChandulal ShahD. Billimoria, Gohar Mamajiwala, Bhagwandas, Keki Adjania, Miss Kamla, Baburao Sansare, Baba Vyas, SudhirMythologyTalkie. Ranjit Film Company. Music: Jhandekhan
Lyrics: Narayan Prasad Betab
DigvijayAsoojiP. Jairaj, Sitara Devi, GulabSharda Film Company
DilawarR. G. TorneyMaster Vithal, Pramila, Mehboob Khan, Lakshmi, MubarakSagar Movietone
Diler DakuJBH Wadia, Homi WadiaFatma Jr, Yashwant Dave, MumtazActionYoung United Players. Silent film.
Diwani DuniyaNaval GandhiThomas, ZubeidaKohinoor United Artists.
DraupadiBhagwati Prasad MishraPrithviraj Kapoor, Ermeline, Khalil, Jagdish Sethi, Jilloobai, Rustom Irani, Nayampally, Hadi, ElizerMythologyImperial Movietone. Music:
Lyrics:
Dushman-e-ImanHomi MasterEbrahim, Jamuna, Raja BabuPratap Pictures.
Dushman Ki Raat a.k.a. Night of TerrorBalasaheb YadavNandrekar, Sushila Devi, Balasaheb Yadav, PadmabaiMaharashtra Film Co, Kohlapur.
Eye For An Eye a.k.a. Meethi ChhuriMadanrai VakilZubeida, Yakub, Khurshid, Romila, Ghulam Qadir, Sankatha Prasad, SalviSagar Film Company. Silent film.
Farari a.k.a. OutlawY. D. SarpotdarUniversity Art Federation.
Farebi Daku a.k.a. Mysterious BanditAbdul Rashid KardarGul Hamid, Gulzar, Nazir, M. Ismail, HiralalActionUnited Player's Corp. Lahore.
Farebi ShahzadaA. R. KardarGul Hamid, Gulzar, Nazir, M. Ismail, HiralalCostume ActionUnited Player's Corp.
Fauladi Firman a.k.a. Fists of SteelBaburaoWamanrao Kulkarni, Master Bachchu, Jen, Baburao GadeActionSurya Film Co, Bangalore.

G-L
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Gayab-e-Garud a.k.a. Black EagleHarilal M BhattKeki Adjania, Miss Mani, Paro NagMahavir Photoplays, Hyderabad
Ghar Ki LakshmiKanjibhai RathodRampyari, M. Gaznavi, SardarKrishnatone. Silent film
Ghulami ZanjeerHaider Shah, Durga, Rafiq Ghaznavi, ManoharKrishna Film Co.
GhunghatwaliNandlal JaswantlalMadhuri, Ishwarlal, Baburao Sansare, ThatteRanjit Film Co.
GolibarBhagwati MishraPrithviraj Kapoor, Ermeline, Mazhar Khan, RomilaSagar Movietone
GulamMoti B. GidwaniMaster Vithal, Manorama, Zaverbhai QaiserImperial Film Company.
Gwalan a.k.a. MilkmaidNagendra MajumdarE. Billimoria, SultanaRanjit Film Company. Music:
Lyrics:
HarishchandraKanjibhai RathodHaidar Shah, Neelam, Kashinath, Master Mohammed, Fateh ShahMythologyTalkie. Krishnatone. Music: Master Mohammed
Lyrics:
Heer RanjhaJ. P. AdvaniShanta Kumari, Master FakirLegend RomanceTalkie. Krishnatone. Music: Ali Baksh
Lyrics:
Hoor-E-MisarPrafulla GhoshZubeida, Master VithalSagar Film Company.
Hoor-E-RoshanNanubhai VakilD. Billimoria, MadhuriRanjit Film Company
Hridaya VeenaA. P. KapoorP. Jairaj, Zebunissa, Ata MohammedSharda Film Co.
Husn PariA. P. KapoorP. Jairaj, MehtabSharda Film Co.
IntaqamHaribhai DesaiManohar, Waman Rao, Jena, Peters, Zhunzharrao Pawar, Baburao GadeSurya Film Company, Bangalore.
Iraq Ka ChorK. P. BhaveSushila, Vasantrao PehalwanCostume ActionNational Film Co, Hyderabad
Jadu-E-Mohabbat a.k.a. Magic of LoveHarshadrai MehtaGulab, NandramSharda Film Co.
Jamai-BabuKalipada DasKalipada Dass, Radharani, Pravat Coomar, Sibapada Bhowmick, Amulya Bandhopadhay, Rajen Barooah, Sadhana DeviComedyHira Film Coy. Silent film
Kamar Al-ZamanGazanfarali ShahW. M. Khan, Sultana, Pramila, Mazhar Khan, Cho Cho Lam, Jamshedji, Manorama Sr, Tarabai, HansrajCostumeImperial Film Company
Khooni Katar a.k.a. Golden DaggerAbdul Rashid KardarMiss Gulzar, Gul Hamid, M. Ismail, Hiralal, Ghulam Qadir, M. ZahoorActionUnited Player's Corp. Lahore.
Khuda Ki ShaanRama ChowdharySulochana (Ruby Myers), Salvi, Elizer, Sushila, Raghunath, MakandaImperial Film Company
Kismet Ki Hera PheriR. L. ShoreyHaider Shah, Zohrajan, Maqbul, Miss Sardar, Abdul Rashid Kardar, Harold Lewis (Majnu), Hukum Singh, Kamla DeviCostumeOriental Players, Lahore. Pioneer Film Co., Punjab.
Laila Majnu 1J. J. MadanJehanara Kajjan, Master Nissar, ShailaLegend RomanceTalkie. 24 songs. Madan Theatres Ltd. Music: Brijlal Varma
Lyrics:
Laila Majnu 2Kanjibhai RathodHaider Shah, Rampyari, Rafiq Ghaznavi, Mangle, Fatehsingh, Ali BuxLegend RomanceKrishnatone. Music:
Lyrics:

M-Z
TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Namak Haram Kon a.k.a. A Bid For The ThroneMadanrai VakilPrithviraj Kapoor, Ermiline, Mubarak, Leelavati, Jagdish Sethi, Zaverbhai QaiserCostumeImperial Film Company.
Noor JahanEzra MirMazhar Khan, Vimala, Mubarak, Nayampally, Jamshedji, Hadi, Jilloobai, ZaverbhaiHistorical DramaTalkie. Imperial Film Company. Music: Joseph David
Lyrics:
Pak Daman a.k.a. The PureKanjibhai RathodRampyari, Haider Shah, Yakbal, VishnuKrishnatone.
Raj TilakMadanrai VakilMazhar Khan, Ermeline, Mehboob Khan, Rustam Irani, Elizer, GoharCostumeImperial Film Company.
Romantic Prince a.k. Meri JaanPrafulla GhoshMaster Vithal, Zubeida, Yakub, Mehboob Khan, Sankatha PrasadSagar Movietone. Silent film.
Roop Sundari a.k.a. Wages of SinSultana, Shahzadi, ZubeidaMysore Pictures Corporation. Silent Film
Samaj Ka ShikarM. GidwaniPatience Cooper, Gul Hamid, Master Mohan, SharifaSocialMadan Theatres Ltd.
Satyawadi Raja HarishchandraJ. J. MadanJehanara Kajjan, Mohammed Nawab, Patience Cooper, Sharifa,MythologyMadan Theatres Ltd. Music:
Lyrics:
Sea Goddess a.k.a. Dariani DevanganaDhirubhai DesaiPadma Devi, Zebunissa, Chandra Rao Kadam, Pawar, Ata MohammedFantasySaroj Film Company. Silent
Shakuntala 1J. J. MadanMaster Nissar, Jehanara Kajjan, Shehla, Nawab, SharifaMythologyTalkie. Madan Theatres Ltd. Music: Brijlal Sharma
Lyrics:
Shakuntala 2M. BhavnaniZebunissa, Ashraf Khan, Zahiruddin, A. P. Kapoor, Najju Begum, Ranibala, Prabhashankar, Dinkar BidkarMythologyTalkie. Saroj Movietone. Music:
Lyrics: A. P. Kapoor
Sher-E-Jawan a.k.a. Dashing YouthRamakant, GharekhanHaider Shah, Rampyari, Charlie, Madhukar Gupte, Ghulam HussainKrishna Film Company. Silent film.
Shirin FarhadJ. J. MadanMaster Nissar, Jehanara Kajjan, Mohamed Hussain, Master Mohan, Sharifa, Abdul Rehman KabuliLegend RomanceTalkie. Madan Theatres Ltd. Music: Brijlal Varma
Lyrics: Agha Hashar Kashmiri
Shuri Sinha a.k.a. LionessPrafulla GhoshRam Pyari, Haider Shah, Rafiq Ghaznavi, Miss SardarKrishna Film Company. Silent Film.
Third WifeSocialMadan Theatres Ltd.
ToofanBhagwati MishraPrithviraj Kapoor, Ermeline, Fali MerchantSagar Movietone.
Toofani TaruniBhagwati Prasad MishraYakub, Ermeline, Jal Merchant, LaxmiActionSagar Film Company.
Trapped a.k.a. Farebi JaalM. BhavnaniDurga Khote, Jal Khambata, Enakshi Rama Rau, Master Vasant, Sushila, Annapurna, TalpadeSocialTalkie. Indian Art Productions. Music:
Lyrics: Vasant Amrit
Veer AbhimanyuPrafulla GhoshZubeida, Yakub, Jal Merchant, Baburao Sansare, Mehboob Khan, Sankatha Prasad, JilloobaiMythologySagar Movietone. Music: S. P. Rane

References
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