Depiction of Muslim Social Issues in Films Made Under the Banner 'Mehboob Productions'

Dr. Rakesh Bawa

Abstract: Mehboob Khan is one film - maker who has been instrumental in making cinema giving social messages. Best known for making Mother India, Mehboob Khan is not restricted to that on film only. Anmol Ghadi, Son of India, Amar, Andaz, Najma and Elan are his other notable works. Mehboob Khan was impressed by Cecil De Melle, the great Hollywood film - maker. In this work, the author has taken the films Elan and Najma to write this article. Tese films are predominantly Muslim Socials harping upon the backwardness of Muslim society in the decade of 40?s and importance of education for development of Muslim society.

Keywords: Mehboob Khan, Najma, Elan, Education, modernism

How to Cite?: Dr. Rakesh Bawa, "Depiction of Muslim Social Issues in Films Made Under the Banner 'Mehboob Productions'", Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2534-2537, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23528161951, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23528161951