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.
- Date of release
- 1946-07-19
- Director
- Mohan Sinha
Casting
- K.L. Saigal — Omar Khayyam
- Suraiya — Mehru
- Wasti — Ghiyas Beg
- Shakir
- Leela
- Madan Puri
Interesting facts
Omar Khaiyyam is a Hindi language film. It was released in 1946, directed by Mohan Sinha. The film was based on life of famous Mathematician, Astronomer, Philosopher and Poet Omar Khayyam. The film was directed by Mohan Sinha. Music was by Lal Mohammad.
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