Chhote Nawab (transl. Little Master) is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Mumtaz Ali and directed by S. A. Akbar.[3] Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars Ameeta, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen.[4] It was released in 1961 and performed average at the box office.[2]

Chhote Nawab
Poster
Directed byS.A. Akbar
Written by
Produced byUsman Ali
Starring
Edited byVitthal Bankar
Music byR. D. Burman
Production
company
Mumtaz Films
Release date
  • 1961 (1961)
Running time
142 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest. 5.2 million[2]

Cast

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Production

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The film was announced in 1961.[6] The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.[7][8][9]

Music

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Chhote Nawab
Soundtrack album by
Released1961 (1961)[10]
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length38:02
LabelSaregama India
ProducerR.D. Burman
R.D. Burman chronology
Chhote Nawab
(1961)
Bhoot Bungla
(1965)

The music was composed by R. D. Burman.[11][12] The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema.[13][14] Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs.[15][16] The film has following tracks:[17]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ghar Aaja Ghir Aaye Badra"Lata Mangeshkar03:22
2."Matwali Ankhonwale"Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi06:14
3."Jeenewale Muskura Ke Jee"Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi03:14
4."Aaj Hua Mera Dil Matwala"Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi05:38
5."Aam Chhum Taam Chhum"Mohammed Rafi03:44
6."Chura Ke Dil Ban Rahe Ho Bhole"Lata Mangeshkar03:35
7."Ilahi Tu Sun Le Hamari Dua"Mohammed Rafi06:11
8."Koi Aane Ko Hai Dil"Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum03:20
9."Chhote Nawab"R. D. Burman02:27
Total length:38:02

Reception

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Box office

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Chhote Nawab was the nineteenth highest-grossing Indian film of 1961.[2]

Critical response

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The film is also considered a ”Shakti film” in which dance plays a prominent role in the shaping of female characters.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Chhote Nawab". BBFC. 5 April 2005. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Boxofficeindia.com". 14 October 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. ^ Government of India, Directorate of Printing (23 December 1961). "Gazette of India, 1961, No. 203 : Directorate of Printing, Government of India : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ^ Zaveri, Hanif (2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3.
  5. ^ a b c d e Pinto, Jerry (2006). Helen: The Life and Times of an H-bomb. Penguin Books India. ISBN 978-0-14-303124-6.
  6. ^ Desk, Mayapuri (10 June 2024). "Chhote Nawab (1961): आर.डी. बर्मन और कॉमेडी किंग महमूद का लॉन्च". Mayapuri (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "S.D. Burman : the world of his music : Debabarmana, Khageśa, 1940- author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Guru Dutt : a life in cinema : Kabir, Nasreen : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  9. ^ Beaster-Jones, Jayson (9 October 2014). Bollywood Sounds: The Cosmopolitan Mediations of Hindi Film Song. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-999347-5.
  10. ^ "Chhote Nawab (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by R.D. Burman on Apple Music". Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Music in Pacific Island cultures: experiencing music, expressing culture: Diettrich, Brian : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  12. ^ Bhaduri, Abhijit. "10 terrific RD Burman songs – Raga based". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  13. ^ Ghosh, Avijit. "A tribute: Five rare gems from the early RD Burman". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  14. ^ Anvīkshā. 2011.
  15. ^ Bharatan, Raju (1 September 2010). A Journey Down Melody Lane. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 978-93-81398-05-0.
  16. ^ Premchand, Manek (27 December 2018). Yesterday's Melodies Today's Memories. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-64429-877-0.
  17. ^ "Chhote Nawab - 01 January 1961 Download | Chhote Nawab - 01 January 1961 Movie Songs Download". Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  18. ^ Sengupta, Saswati; Roy, Shampa; Purkayastha, Sharmila (6 December 2019). 'Bad' Women of Bombay Films: Studies in Desire and Anxiety. Springer Nature. pp. 132–134. ISBN 978-3-030-26788-9.
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