Uran Khatola (film)
Uran Khatola (lit. 'Flying Bedstead') is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language romantic-drama film produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny.
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| Directed by | S. U. Sunny |
| Written by | Azm Bazidpuri |
| Produced by | Naushad |
| Starring | Dilip Kumar Nimmi Jeevan |
| Cinematography | Jal Mistry |
| Edited by | Vasant Borkar |
| Music by | Naushad |
Production company | Sunny Art Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music was composed by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni.[1][2][1]
Madhubala was initially offered the film, but she refused due to her fluctuating health.[3]
It was dubbed into Tamil and released as Vaanaratham and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan.[4]
Plot
Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, and in order to continue to stay there, he must first obtain permission from the Raj Rani, the ultimate ruler. He meets with her and she finds him attractive and charming, and invites him to stay with her at her palace and sing for him, which he does. Kashi and Soni have given their hearts to each other, they meet secretly, with Soni disguised as a man, Shibu. The rest of the story follows how both Soni and Raj Rani try to make Kashi their own.
Cast
Music
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| Released | 1954 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
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The film's music was composed by Naushad.[1] Vocalists were Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chale Aaj Tum" | Mohammed Rafi | 03:26 |
| 2. | "Na Ro Ae Dil" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:13 |
| 3. | "Haal-E-Dil Main Kya Kahoon" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:25 |
| 4. | "Na Toofan Se Khelo" | Mohammed Rafi | 03:30 |
| 5. | "Ghar Aaya Mehman Koi" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:15 |
| 6. | "Mera Salam Le Ja" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:37 |
| 7. | "Hamare Dil Se Na Jana" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:14 |
| 8. | "Mohabbat Ki Rahon Mein" | Mohammed Rafi | 03:18 |
| 9. | "More Saiyan Ji Utrenge Paar" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:25 |
| 10. | "Dooba Tara Ummeedon" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:34 |
| 11. | "Sitaron Ki Mehfil" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:31 |
| Total length: | 37:28 | ||
References
- "Uran Khatola (film)". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- "Uran Khatola (film)". MuVyz.com website. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ADMINISTRATOR. "The unknown side of Madhubala". Active India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.