"Alif Laila" (; 1933) was a Hindi-language fantasy film based on "One Thousand and One Nights" from the early era of Indian cinema, directed by Balwant Bhatt and Shanti Dave. K. Amarnath made, "Alif Laila", another Indian fantasy film in Hindi based on the folktale of Aladdin. A number of Indian films based on the "Nights" and "The Thief of Baghdad" were produced over the years, including "Baghdad Ka Chor" (1946), "Baghdad Thirudan" (1960), and "Baghdad Gaja Donga" (1968). A television series, "Thief of Baghdad", was also made in India which aired on Zee TV between 2000–2001.