The enchanting tales of Arabian Nights, also known as Alif Laila, evoke nostalgic memories. They offer glimpses into the beloved stories from the Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folklore.
Winner of “Most Outstanding T.V. Serial” awarded by India Cinegoers Academy
Production Company: Sagar Art International
Produced By: Subhash Sagar
Directors: Anand Sagar, Prem Sagar, Moti Sagar
Chief Assistant Directors: Yogi Yogendra, Bole Virendra
Assistants: Anand D. Mane, Pawar
Screenplay: Ramanand Sagar
Script & Dialogue: Omar Khayyam, Saharanpuri
Editing: Subhash Gupta, Nisar Shah, M.S. Shinde
Music & Lyrics: Ravindra Jain
Video Engineer: Vijay Apte
Video Recording: Sanjay Salkar, Ramesh Boricha, Shekhar Bhujbal
Lighting Cameramen: Ram Madkaikar, Raju Jettly
Art Director: Mukesh Kalola
Make-Up: Gopal Sawant
Cameramen: Avinash Satoskar, Santosh Kumar
Assistant Cameraman: Poppy Yogendra
Sound: Hemant, E. Rudra
Special Effects: Maya
Production Managers: Rajendra Shukla, Ramesh Ambavale
Assistant: Vinod Patel
Dubbing: Jawahar Bhan
Additional Make-Up: Hari Nawar, Suryakant Sawant, Arvind Thakur
Wigs: Anwar
Dressman: Jaysingh Darbar
Dress Coordinator: Rufina Baptista
Filming Location: Shot at Laxmi Studios
Titles: Reflex Arts
Cast: Girish Shankar, Damini, Radhe Krishna Dutta, Ramesh Amavale, Shveta, Aslam, Noor, Shirke, Gyan, Hasna Lakod, Vilasraj, Sanjeev Sharma, Jyotin Dave, Nila Pat, Tarakesh Chauhan, Lata Haya, Mona Parish
The legendary tales of the Arabian Nights encompass 1001 stories, featuring beloved classics such as "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor." Within these fables lies the story of Sultan Shehryar, once a just ruler whose heart turned to vengeance after his wife's betrayal. Each day, he wed a virgin only to execute her at dawn. Princess Sheharzade, daughter of his minister, sought to end this cycle of violence. Courageously, she married the Sultan, offering herself as his bride, and began telling him captivating tales of Eastern wisdom and human greatness each night. Intrigued by the tales, the Sultan spared Sheharzade's life to hear more, granting her a reprieve for 1001 nights. Thus, the Arabian Nights, also known as Alif Laila or 1001 Nights, transcend time and boundaries, enchanting audiences across generations with their timeless allure.