Abana (film)

Abana (lit. 'Native land') is a 1958 Indian Sindhi-language drama film directed by Arjun Hingorani and Dharam Kumar. It was the first Sindhi film to be released in independent India. Sadhana Jack, a well-known actress in Arabic/Indian films, played the lead role in this film and received only one rupee for it. In addition to him, the film starred Depk Asha, Bhaji Advani, Master Shishil, Kan Mohen, and other actors. The film was directed by Depk Asha and Arjen Khacharan. Famous poets Persam Zia and Parvo Wafa wrote songs for the film, and Master Chander, Blushi Rani, Asen Mirani, Sarlsamthani, and Vija Gerbhasangi wrote the songs. The songs from this film also became very popular.. The video of this film is available on DVD.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cast

See also

  • Ekta (1942), the first Sindhi-language film

References

  1. ^ Hingorani, Arjun; Kumar, Dharam, Abana, Sushil Kumar, Kaan Mohan, Sheila Ramani, Sadhana, retrieved 1 December 2020
  2. ^ "Veteran actress Sadhana Shivdasani dies". The Financial Express. 25 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  3. ^ "First Sindhi feature film in the works since cinema revival". The Express Tribune. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  4. ^ Mulchandani, Leena. "Sindhi film industry striving hard to revive fading culture". The Economic Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  5. ^ Vijayakar, R. M. "Director Arjun Hingorani Who Launched Dharmendra and Sadhana Passes Away". India West. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Bollywood Movie Abana 1958". abana-1958.bollyviews.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.


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