Omar Khayyam (1946)
The film depicts Omar Khayyam's life, including his rejection of dancer Mahru, which prompts her and rival Ghiyas Beg to persecute him. Despite exile and suffering, Khayyam persists in his humanitarian and scientific work. The plot concludes with his unjust conviction and death sentence for treason, followed by eventual vindication.
Director: Mohan Sinha
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K.L. Saigal as Omar Khayyam |
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Suraiya as Mehru |
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Wasti as Ghiyas Beg |
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Shakir as |
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Leela as |
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Madan Puri as |
| Directing | Mohan Sinha | Director |
| Production | Mohan Sinha | Producer |
| Editing | Manohar Prabhu | Editor |
| Sound | Lal Mohammad Iqbal | Music |