The role of a lifetime
Arshin Mal Alan
In the autumn of 1945 the musical comedy Arshin Mal Alan was released. The role of Asker made Rashid Behbudov a star of the entire Soviet Union overnight.
The role of a lifetime
In the autumn of 1945 the musical comedy Arshin Mal Alan was released. The role of Asker made Rashid Behbudov a star of the entire Soviet Union overnight.
The film joined the music of Uzeyir Hajibeyov with Behbudov's voice — and became one of the most beloved in Soviet cinema.
Arshin Mal Alan
Arshin Mal Alan is a screen version of the famous operetta by Uzeyir Hajibeyov, the founder of Azerbaijani professional music. The film's creators were so won over by Behbudov's voice that they gave him the lead — the young merchant Asker.
Light, musical and charming, the role matched the artist's gift perfectly and brought him nationwide love.
Arshin Mal Alan
At the film's heart is the operetta by Uzeyir Hajibeyov, a classic of the Azerbaijani stage. Behbudov's voice gave its melodies new life and carried them across the country.
The film's success opened the doors of the main stages and concert halls of the Union and the world to the artist.
About the film
Release of the film and the start of fame.
The lead role of a young merchant.
Operetta by the founder of Azerbaijani music.
Stalin Prize for the work.
Information about the film and the operetta is given from open sources and may be refined.