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Khazana (transl. "Treasure") is a 1951 Indian Hindi-language adventure film[1] directed by M. Sadiq and starring Madhubala and Nasir Khan.[2][3][4] The music of the film was composed by C. Ramchandra.[5]
| Khazana | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | M. Sadiq |
| Screenplay by | M. Sadiq |
| Story by | O. P. Dutta |
| Produced by | Bakshi Jung Bahadur |
| Starring | Madhubala Nasir Khan |
| Cinematography | Ratanlal Nagar |
| Edited by | Moosa Mansoor |
| Music by | C. Ramachandra |
Release date | 1951 |
Running time | 118 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Based on novel King Solomon's Mines (1885), Khazana is considered to be one of the most important Indian films made about invention and adventures.[6] On its theatrical release in March 1951, the film became a box office hit; its success was attributed to Madhubala's popularity among masses.[7]
Plot
 | This article needs a plot summary. (February 2021) |
Cast
- Madhubala as Asha
- Nasir Khan
- Om Prakash
- Gope
- Cuckoo
- Raj Mehra
- Ramesh Thakur
Production
Initially, Nargis was slated to play the lead role but she left the production due to her illness.[8] Madhubala was then cast in the film; Sadiq explained: "Madhubala is the only girl in our industry who can match Nargis' stardom today and even beat her!"[8]
Soundtrack
The music director of Khazana was C. Ramchandra and lyrics were written by Rajinder Krishan. All songs were sung by Lata Mangeshkar, along with Mohammed Rafi and C. Ramchandra.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Ae Chand Pyar Mera" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Soyi Soyi Chandni Hai" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Mohabbat Pe Itni Jawani" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Dheere Dheere Dheere" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Kar De Zara Ishaara" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Mujhe Tumse Bahut Hai Pyar, Nahin Ji Zara Zara" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Do Deewanon Ka Afsana, Ae Chand Kisise Na Kehna" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
| "Jal Gayi Duniya, Mil Gaye Hum" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
Reception
Khazana opened to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the soundtrack but criticised Madhubala's acting.[9] The film, nevertheless, proved immensely popular among audience, eventually becoming the eleventh highest-grossing film of 1951 (revenue wise), while Madhubala's Tarana and Badal were at the sixth and eight positions, respectively.[10]
References
- Rajadhyaksha, Ashish (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 1889. ISBN 9780851706696.
- Akbar, Katijia (2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House. p. 138. ISBN 9789381398210.
- "Khazana (1951) – Cineplot.com". Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- "Khazana (1951) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- "Khazana (1951) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- Prakāśa Siṃha, Oma (1993). Sanchar Aur Patrakarita Ke Vividh Aayaam. Klāsikala Pabliśiṅga Kampanī. p. 222.
- Deep 1996, p. 149.
- Deep 1996, p. 32.
- Deep 1996, p. 32, 149.
- "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1951". IMDb. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
Sources
- Deep, Mohan (1996). Madhubala: The Mystery and Mystique. Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.
External links
- Khazana at IMDb
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