{ "id": "eppf1cv4da", "slug": "ghulam-begum-badshah", "title": "Ghulam Begum Badshah", "updated": "2026-11-01", "topic_path": [ { "id": "culture", "label": "Arts and culture", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture" }, { "id": "culture.performance", "label": "Screen and stage", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen", "label": "Film and television", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films", "label": "Films and standalone screen works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works", "label": "Individual films by title and year", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema", "label": "Indian films (individual works)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s", "label": "Hindi films of the 1970s", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975", "label": "Released 1970 to 1975", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975" } ], "geo": [ { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975", "label": "India · 1946 to 2000: Released 1970 to 1975", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975", "path": [ { "id": "geo.ind", "label": "India", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946", "label": "India · 1946 to 2000", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture", "label": "Arts and culture", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance", "label": "Screen and stage", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen", "label": "Film and television", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films", "label": "Films and standalone screen works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works", "label": "Individual films by title and year", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema", "label": "Indian films (individual works)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s", "label": "Hindi films of the 1970s", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s" }, { "id": "geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975", "label": "Released 1970 to 1975", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.ind.t1946.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975" } ] } ], "excerpt": "Ghulam Begum Badshah (गुलाम बेगम बादशाह) is a 1973 Hindi drama directed by Jambu, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, and Anil Dhawan, with Kalyanji–Anandji music; adapted from the Tamil film Soodhattam (1971).", "snippet": "Ghulam Begum Badshah (गुलाम बेगम बादशाह) is a 1973 Hindi drama directed by Jambu, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, and Anil Dhawan, with Kalyanji–Anandji music; adapted from the Tamil film Soodhattam (1971).", "node": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.hindi-films-of-the-1970s.yr-1970-1975", "markdown": "# Ghulam Begum Badshah\n\n**Ghulam Begum Badshah** (गुलाम बेगम बादशाह) is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jambu (credited elsewhere as Jambulingam), starring [Shatrughan Sinha](https://www.edgepedia.org/shatrughan-sinha), Moushumi Chatterjee, and [Anil Dhawan](https://www.edgepedia.org/anil-dhawan) in the lead roles, with music by the composer duo [Kalyanji–Anandji](https://www.edgepedia.org/kalyanji-anandji).[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) • [2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) It was an adaptation of filmmaker Madurai Thirumaran's Tamil film *Soodhattam* (1971).[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/)\n\n| Key fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Title (Hindi) | गुलाम बेगम बादशाह[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) |\n| Director | Jambu / Jambulingam[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) |\n| Lead cast | Shatrughan Sinha (Thakur Pratap), Anil Dhawan (Thakur Gopal), Moushumi Chatterjee (Laxmi), Kumud Chuggani (Kesar)[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) |\n| Music | Kalyanji–Anandji; lyrics Rajinder Krishan; label HMV Records[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) |\n| Release | 1973 (India); Moviebuff gives 17 October 1973, Indian Film History and Bollywood Hungama give 1 January 1973[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) • [3](https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/ghulam-begum-badshah-1) |\n| Runtime | 2h 3m (123 min) per IMDb; 2 hrs 11 mins per Moviebuff[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) • [2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) |\n| Source | Adaptation of the Tamil film *Soodhattam* (1971) by Madurai Thirumaran[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) |\n\n## Spoilers\n\n### Plot and cast\n\nThe story follows Thakur Pratap (Shatrughan Sinha) and Thakur Gopal (Anil Dhawan), two close friends who live lavishly but share a gambling habit. Gopal falls in love with Laxmi ([Moushumi Chatterjee](https://www.edgepedia.org/moushumi-chatterjee)), whose father opposes gamblers, and marries her despite the objection; Pratap loves Gopal's sister Kesar (Kumud Chuggani), who loves someone else. As the gambling habit grows, the friendship fractures and family ties are tested, with the film weighing whether love and friendship can survive pride and ego.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFhl2iIGQU)\n\nThe supporting cast includes Sudesh Kumar as Shyam, David Abraham as Thakur Balwant, Sunder as Hanuman, Randhir as Munimji, Pinchoo Kapoor as Ranjeet, and Meena Talpade as Harbhajan's wife.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) Indian Film History also lists [Jagdish Raj](https://www.edgepedia.org/jagdish-raj), Anjana Mumtaz, and Chaman Puri among the cast.[3](https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/ghulam-begum-badshah-1)\n\n## Production and music\n\nThe film was produced by Sudesh Kumar and Govindram Ahuja.[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFhl2iIGQU) IMDb lists the production company as Vijayashree Pictures.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) Moviebuff records the audiographer as Thakersey Bhai, the sound re-recording mixer as Mangesh Desai, the art director as Sudhendu Roy, the editor as CP Jambulingam, and the stunt director as KS Madhavan, with special effects by Prasad Film Labs.[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah)\n\nKalyanji–Anandji composed the songs, all with lyrics by [Rajinder Krishan](https://www.edgepedia.org/rajinder-krishan), released on HMV Records. The tracklist includes \"Ghodi Pe Ho Ke Savaar Chalaa Hai Dulhaa Yaar\" (Mohammad Rafi), \"Chor Chori Se Jaaye Hera Pheri Se Na Jaye\" ([Lata Mangeshkar](https://www.edgepedia.org/lata-mangeshkar)), \"Kahe Ko Kali Se Main Phulwa Ho Gayi\" ([Asha Bhosle](https://www.edgepedia.org/asha-bhosle)), and \"Raste Raste Jane Wali Lahra Ke Lat Kali Kali\" (Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle).[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah)\n\n## Technical details and reception\n\nMoviebuff lists the film as a color feature shot at a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and 24 fps, with a censor rating of U in India.[2](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah) On IMDb the film holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 22 user votes.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/) Bollywood Hungama lists no critic reviews for the film.[5](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/gulam-begum-badshah/critic-review/gulam-begum-badshah-movie-review/)\n\n## Other works of the same name\n\nThe title has been reused several times. A 1956 Hindi film *Gulam Begum Badshah*, starring Sheila Ramani, appears on IMDb with a 6.6/10 rating from 7 votes.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0231651/ratings/) A 2013 Marathi mystery thriller *Gulam Begum Badshah*, directed by Raaj Firke and starring Bharat Jadhav, Sanjay Narvekar, and [Neha Pendse](https://www.edgepedia.org/neha-pendse), tells of a couple whose fate is entwined with a game of cards.[7](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0T6OPHCIAOWF5VTRLD4T8L9TPW) Unrelated stage works include the Hindi romantic comedy play *Gulam, Begum, Badshah* written by Ajay Khamosh and directed by Dinyar Contractor, and a Gujarati comedy suspense thriller play of the same name directed by Umesh Shukla.[8](https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/gbb.asp) • [9](https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/gujarati/gulam-begum-badshaah-gujarati-play-preview.asp)\n\n## Availability\n\nThe 1973 film is distributed by Ultra Media & [Entertainment](https://www.edgepedia.org/entertainment) and streams on platforms including Airtel Xstream Play and Apple TV; a 4K-restored version was uploaded to YouTube by Ultra Movie Parlour in 2025.[10](https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/ghulam-begam-badshah/ULTRA_MOVIE_60fd7a047249294b71c0be09) • [11](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9/umc.cmc.6s0yd1tol0nku88sye2u713u6?l=bn) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFhl2iIGQU)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Ghulam Begum Badshah (1973), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395559/)\n2. [Ghulam Begum Badshah (1973), Moviebuff](https://www.moviebuff.com/ghulam-begum-badshah)\n3. [Ghulam Begum Badshah, Indian Film History](https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/ghulam-begum-badshah-1)\n4. [Ghulam Begum Badshah (4K) Full Movie, Ultra Movie Parlour, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFhl2iIGQU)\n5. [Ghulam Begum Badshah critic review page, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/gulam-begum-badshah/critic-review/gulam-begum-badshah-movie-review/)\n6. [Gulam Begum Badshah (1956) ratings, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0231651/ratings/)\n7. [Gulam Begum Badshah (2013), Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0T6OPHCIAOWF5VTRLD4T8L9TPW)\n8. [Gulam, Begum, Badshah Hindi play, Mumbai Theatre Guide](https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/gbb.asp)\n9. [Gulam Begum Badshaah Gujarati play preview, Mumbai Theatre Guide](https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/gujarati/gulam-begum-badshaah-gujarati-play-preview.asp)\n10. [Ghulam Begam Badshah 1973, Airtel Xstream Play](https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/ghulam-begam-badshah/ULTRA_MOVIE_60fd7a047249294b71c0be09)\n11. [গুলাম বেগম বাদশাহ, Apple TV](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9/umc.cmc.6s0yd1tol0nku88sye2u713u6?l=bn)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Films and standalone screen works › Individual films by title and year › Indian films (individual works) › Hindi films of the 1970s › Released 1970 to 1975*\n\n*Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ghulam-begum-badshah", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/ghulam-begum-badshah.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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