Nishana (1950 film)

Nishana is a 1950 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Wajahat Mirza, and starring Madhubala, Ashok Kumar and Geeta Bali.[2] The film's music was composed by Khurshid Anwar.[1][3]

Nishana
Directed byWajahat Mirza
Produced byMakhanlal
M. & T. Films[1]
StarringMadhubala
Ashok Kumar
Geeta Bali
Music byKhurshid Anwar
Release date
1950
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Nishana was the first time Madhubala appeared opposite Ashok Kumar after their blockbuster Mahal (1949). The film's box office success cemented her star status.[1] It also further popularised the onscreen pairing of Madhubala and Kumar, who went on to star in Ek Saal (1957), Howrah Bridge (1958) and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958).[4]

Plot

The film revolves around Mohan (Kumar), a wealthy brat who is raised by his hot tempered, arrogant father (Kanhaiyalal). When his father forces him to get married and settle down, Mohan secretly employs a cheerful dancing girl, Chanda (Bali), to pose as his wife in front of his parents. Chanda however ends ups falling in love with Mohan. In the meantime, he meets Radha (Madhubala), an orphan. They are attracted towards each other and indulge in a sexual intercourse. Drama ensues when Radha becomes pregnant with Mohan's child and his father throws him out of his house for cheating with his "wife". His father dies soon. An ostracized Radha also kills herself after giving birth to her child. In the end, Mohan and Chanda adopt the girl child and name her Radha.

Cast
A publicity photograph issued by the studio featuring Madhubala, who played Radha in the film

The film's main cast includes:[5]

Soundtrack

The score and soundtrack was composed by Khurshid Anwar and the lyrics were penned by Nakhshab Jarchavi. The songs were sung by Shamshad Begum, Geeta Dutt and Rajkumari.

NumberSongSinger
1.Kaisee Muralee Bajaayee Shaam NeGeeta Dutt
2.Ishq Me Hum Mar JayengeShamshad Begum, Rajkumari
3.Too Too Too Ghar AajaGeeta Dutt
4.Wo Ruth Gaye Dil Tut GayaGeeta Dutt
5.Katile Tore NainaShamshad Begum
6.Hato Jaao Pare Mat ChedoShamshad Begum
7.Koi Kisi Se Dil Na LaganaShamshad Begum
8.Seene Ki Dhadkan Tej HuiGeeta Dutt

References
  1. Deep 1996, p. 148.
  2. Akbar 1997, p. 42.
  3. "Nishana (1950) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. Akbar 1997, pp. 42; Deep 1996, p. 89.
  5. "Nishana (1950) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 24 June 2021.

Sources
  • Akbar, Khatija (1997). Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films. UBS Publishers Distributors. ISBN 9788174761538.
  • Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN 1906574219.
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