Rukhsana (film)

Rukhsana is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language film starring Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar in lead roles. The film was directed by R.C. Talwar who was also its writer and producer.

Rukhsana
Directed byR. C. Talwar
Produced byR. C. Talwar
StarringMeena Kumari
Kishore Kumar
Music bySajjad Hussain
Production
company
Talwar Films
Release date
  • 22 April 1955 (1955-04-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

The film is a fantasy drama revolving a kingdom ruled by a fickle-minded king whose daughter Rukhsana falls in love with a rebel. The story progresses with an evil vizer who not only eyes the throne but also the young princess and makes her life a living hell. In the climax the two lovers overcome all the tribulations and unite again.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

The film had five songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Sajjad Hussain. Shakeel Badayuni, Tanveer Naqvi and Khumar Barabankvi penned down the lyrics.[2]

SongSinger
"Tera Dard Dil Mein Basa Liya"[2] Lata Mangeshkar
"Tumhe Hum Yaad Karte Hai" Asha Bhosle
"Din Raat Jafaye Karte Hai" Asha Bhosle
"Tere Jahan Se Chal Diye"[2] Asha Bhosle
"Tere Jahan Se Chal Diye Dete Hue Duaen Hum" (Duet)[2] Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
"Ye Char Din Bahar Ke, Hansi Khushi Guzarke" Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
"Dil Ko Lagake Huzoor Hum To Hue Majboor"[2] Asha Bhosle, Mubarak Begum
"Husnwalon Se Kabhi Ankh"[2] Mubarak Begum

Reception

The film opened to negative reviews with the critics criticising the stereotypical script. However the lead actors Meena Kumari and Kishore Kumar were praised for their respective performances.

References
  1. "Rukhsana (film)". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  2. "Rukhsana (1955)". Hindigeetamala website. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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