Hatim Tai (1956 film)
Hatim Tai is a 1956 Indian Hindustani language fantasy film directed by Homi Wadia for Basant Pictures. 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.
| 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 |
Release date | 1956 |
Running time | 142 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindustani |
The film is about Hatim Tai (Hatim of Tayy), a merchant and poet who was known for his charity and kindness. 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.