| Hatim Tai | |
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| Directed by | Homi Wadia |
| Written by | JBH Wadia |
| Produced by | Basant Pictures |
| Starring | P. Jairaj Shakila Meenaxi Sheikh |
| Cinematography | Anant Wadadeker |
| Edited by | Kamlaker |
| Music by | S. N. Tripathi |
Production company | Basant Studios |
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Running time | 142 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindustani |
Hatim Tai is a 1956 Indian Hindustani language fantasy film directed by Homi Wadia for Basant Pictures.[1] The story, script and scenario were by JBH Wadia, with dialogues by Hakim Latta and Chand Pandit. The film had several past favorites of Wadia Brothers credited in the film title role, such as Sardar Mansoor, Mithoo Miyan and Dalpat as actors and Boman Shroff as production manager. The cast included Shakila, P. Jairaj, Meenaxi, Naina, Krishna Kumari, S. N. Tripathi, B.M. Vyas and Sheikh.[2] The film is also known for special effects by Babu Bhai Mistery first ever even in 1956 when too much technics were not availabe in indian film industry.
The film is about Hatim Tai (Hatim of Tayy), a merchant and poet who was known for his charity and kindness.[3] In this Arabian Nights style fantasy Hatim Tai, referred to as Shehzada (Prince) from Yemen, undertakes a perilous journey in order to save a young fairy turned to stone. He can do this by answering seven questions posed to him on the way.
- ^ "Hatim Tai 1956". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ "Hatimtai 1956". Alan Goble. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ Philip F. Kennedy; Marina Warner (8 November 2013). Scheherazade's Children: Global Encounters with the Arabian Nights. NYU Press. pp. 407–. ISBN 978-1-4798-3075-6. Retrieved 14 September 2014.