Bulbul-e-Paristan (1926)
Probably the first Indian film directed by a woman. It was a big-budget fantasy abounding with special effects set in a Parastan or fairyland.
Director: Fatma Begum
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Zubeida as |
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Sultana as |
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Putli as |
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Madanrai Vakil as |
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K.B. Athavale as |
| Directing | Fatma Begum | Director |
| Writing | Fatma Begum | Writer |
| Camera | Ardeshir Irani | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Rostam Irani | Director of Photography |