PrePartition Film History
Detailed information's on released films..
92 released films in 1938
(91 Hindi/Urdu, 1 Punjabi and 0 Silent movies)Film posters from 1938
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1 Punjabi films from 1938
(0 Bombay, 1 Calcutta and 0 Lahore made films)Heer Syal

Friday, 2 December 1938
(Punjabi - Made in Calcutta)
Director: K.D. Mehra
Music: Dhumi Khan
Actors: Iqbal Begum as Balo (Heer), P.N. Bali (Ranjha), M. Ismael (Kaido), A.R. Kashmiri (Saida Khera), Miss Shamshad (Sehti), Dar Kashmiri (Choochak), Akhtar Nawaz (Raja Adli), Baby Noorjahan (Jeevan), Haidar Bandi (Bhabhi), Qamaruddin (Rajjo)
Others: Eidan Bai, F.D. Sharf, Vilayat Shah, Rahiba Ali, R.P. Kapoor, Mithi Nain, Patwari
1 Lahore made films from 1938
(0 Silent, 1 Hindi/Urdu and 0 Punjabi films)| 1. | Tarzan ki Beti(Hindi/Urdu - 1938)Director: Roop K. Shorey |
0 Muslim stories films from 1938
(0 Silent, 0 Hindi/Urdu and 0 Punjabi films)(0 Bombay, 0 Calcutta and 0 Lahore films)
2 Folk stories films from 1938
(0 Silent, 1 Hindi/Urdu and 1 Punjabi films)(1 Bombay, 1 Calcutta and 0 Lahore films)
| 1. | Alladin Jadui Charagh(Hindi/Urdu - 1938)Director: N. Wakeel |
| 2. | Heer Syal(Punjabi - 1938)Director: K.D. Mehra |
1 hit films from 1938
(0 Silent, 0 Hindi/Urdu and 1 Punjabi films)(0 Bombay, 1 Calcutta and 0 Lahore films)
| 1. | Heer Syal(Punjabi - 1938)Director: K.D. Mehra |
92 released films in 1938
(0 Silent, 91 Hindi/Urdu and 1 Punjabi films)(80 Bombay, 11 Calcutta and 1 Lahore made films)
(An alphabetically list)
| 1. | 300 Din kay Baad(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 2. | Abhagan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 3. | Adhekar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 4. | Afsana(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 5. | Alladin Jadui Charagh(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 6. | Asha(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 7. | Baghban(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 8. | Bahadur Kissan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 9. | Ban ki Chirya(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 10. | Bankay Sanwria(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 11. | Barhamchari(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 12. | Bazigar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 13. | Bhabhi(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 14. | Bhedi Burqa(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 15. | Bhedi Tarshol(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 16. | Billi(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 17. | Chabak Wali(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 18. | Chhotay Sarkar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 19. | Cycle Wali(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 20. | Dev Bala(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 21. | Dharti Mata(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 22. | Dharwa Kumar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 23. | Duble Cross(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 24. | Dulhan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 25. | Dunya Kya Hay(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 26. | Dushman(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 27. | Dynamite(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 28. | Educated Actress(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 29. | Faishonable Wife(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 30. | Ghoonghat Wali(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 31. | Gopal Krishna(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 32. | Gorkh Aya(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 33. | Gramophone Singer(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 34. | Ham, Tum aur Woh(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 35. | Hamaliya ki Beti(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 36. | Heer Syal(Punjabi - 1938) |
| 37. | Industial India(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 38. | Jailor(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 39. | Jawala(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 40. | Jeevan Ek Paheli(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 41. | Jungle ka Jawan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 42. | Karma Veer(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 43. | Khatarnak Aurat(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 44. | Kis Liye(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 45. | Lal Bujhakkar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 46. | Lattar Walalna(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 47. | Madhur Millan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 48. | Madhurat ka Mehman(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 49. | Master Mail(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 50. | Meetha Zehar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 51. | Mera Larka(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 52. | Mother India(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 53. | Mr. X(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 54. | Namumkin(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 55. | Nand Kumar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 56. | Nirmala(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 57. | Pattar Janam(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 58. | Perfect Man(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 59. | Pornima(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 60. | Post Man(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 61. | Prem Samadhi(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 62. | Prithivi Pattar(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 63. | Professor Daaman(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 64. | Raj Kumari(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 65. | Raja Gopi Chand(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 66. | Rangeela Mazdoor(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 67. | Rifle Girl(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 68. | Riksha Wala(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 69. | Royel Commando(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 70. | Sanha Laggan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 71. | Sathi(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 72. | Satri(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 73. | Secretary(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 74. | Seva Samaj(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 75. | Sharif Daku(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 76. | State Express(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 77. | Street Singer(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 78. | Sunehra Baal(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 79. | Tallaq(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 80. | Talvar ka Dhanni(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 81. | Tarzan ki Beti(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 82. | Toofan Express(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 83. | Veer Bala(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 84. | Veer Kaisari(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 85. | Vijay Danka(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 86. | Vijay Marg(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 87. | Wachan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 88. | Wasanti(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 89. | Wasnat Bengali(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 90. | Watan(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 91. | Yangrila(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
| 92. | Zamana(Hindi/Urdu - 1938) |
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Debuted artists in 1938
Balo(Heer Syal)
Dawood Chand(Sassi Punnu)
G.N. Butt(Tarzan ki Beti)
Majeed(Zamana)
Nafees Begum(Tarzan ki Beti)
Zia Sarhadi(Post Man)
An alphabetically list of all debuted artists in 1938 movies..
| Artist | Category | First film |
|---|---|---|
| Balo | Film actress | Heer Syal |
| Dawood Chand | Film director | Sassi Punnu |
| G.N. Butt | Supporting actor | Tarzan ki Beti |
| Majeed | Supporting actor | Zamana |
| Nafees Begum | Film Actress | Tarzan ki Beti |
| Zia Sarhadi | Film director | Post Man |
Artists born in 1938
Durdana Butt(09-05-1938)
Iqbal Yousuf(26-12-1938)
Mouj Lakhnavi(21-04-1938)
Parvez Malik(18-07-1938)
Qurban Jeelani(18-09-1938)
Reshma(1938)
S.Suleman(29-12-1938)
Shamim Ara(22-03-1938)
Sohail Rana(31-03-1938)
Sultan Rahi(24-06-1938)
Waheed Murad(02-10-1938)
An alphabetically list of all born artists in 1938
| Artist | Date of birth | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Durdana Butt | Monday, 9 May 1938 | TV & Film artist |
| Iqbal Yousuf | Monday, 26 December 1938 | Film director and actor |
| Mouj Lakhnavi | 1938 | Poets/Writers |
| Parvez Malik | Monday, 18 July 1938 | Film director |
| Qurban Jeelani | Sunday, 18 September 1938 | Supporting actor |
| Reshma | 1938 | Film Heroine |
| S.Suleman | Thursday, 29 Decmber 1938 | Film director |
| Saeed Gilani | Film poet | |
| Shamim Ara | Tuesday, 22 March 1938 | Film Heroine, director, producer |
| Sohail Rana | Thursday, 31 March 1938 | Film Music director |
| Sultan Rahi | Friday, 24 June 1938 | Film hero |
| Waheed Murad | Sunday, 2 October 1938 | Film hero, producer, director & writer |
35 total songs
(15 Hindi/Urdu and 20 Punjabi film songs from 1938 - incomplete figures!)Main playback singers/musicians/lyricists
| 1. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 2. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 3. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 4. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 5. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Balo, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 6. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Baby Noorjahan & Co., Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 7. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Balo, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 8. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 9. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 10. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 11. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Karim Bakhsh, Shamshad Begum, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 12. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 13. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Balo, A.R. Kashmiri, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 14. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 15. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 16. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 17. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 18. | 1938(Film:Dharti Mata -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): Kundan Lal Saigal, Uma Shashi, Music: ?, Poet: ?, Actor(s): |
| 19. | 1938(Film:Watan -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Anil Biswas, Poet: Wajahat Mirza, Actor(s): |
| 20. | 1938(Film:Dharti Mata -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): Kundan Lal Saigal, Music: ?, Poet: ?, Actor(s): |
| 21. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 22. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 23. | 1938(Film:Watan -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Anil Biswas, Poet: Wajahat Mirza, Actor(s): |
| 24. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Karim Bakhsh, Shamshad Begum, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 25. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 26. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 27. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 28. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Balo, A.R. Kashmiri, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 29. | 1938(Film:Dharti Mata -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): Kundan Lal Saigal, Pankaj Malik, Uma Devi, Shashi, Music: ?, Poet: ?, Actor(s): |
| 30. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): Balo, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 31. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 32. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 33. | 1938(Film:Bhabhi -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): ?, Music: Saraswati Devi, Poet: Saraswati Devi, Actor(s): |
| 34. | 1938(Film:Heer Syal -Punjabi)Singer(s): ?, Music: Dhumi Khan, Poet: F.D. Sharf, Actor(s): |
| 35. | 1938(Film:Dharti Mata -Hindi/Urdu)Singer(s): Kundan Lal Saigal, Music: ?, Poet: ?, Actor(s): |
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