Nadan is a 1951 Indian romantic-comedy film directed by Hira Singh[1] and starring Dev Anand, Madhubala.[2][3][4] The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with audience.[5]
| Nadan | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Hira Singh |
| Starring | Dev Anand Madhubala |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (May 2021) |
Cast
edit- Dev Anand as Ranjan
- Madhubala as Usha
- Madan Puri
- Mehmood
- Manmohan Krishna
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by C. Ramchandra.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-1 | Talat Mahmood |
| "Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-2 | Talat Mahmood |
| "Door Se Hi Humse Karo" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Sari Duniya Ko Peeche" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Ulfat Ka Rasta Hai" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Aisa Kya Kasoor Kiya, Dil Jo Choor Choor Kiya" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Kahin Bhag Na Jaye, Na Jaye Machharia" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
| "Chalti Hui Gadi Jo Ho Jaye Phat Re, Peeche Na Hat Re" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
| "Dilon Ke Melon Ka Naam Picnic, Nazar Ke Khelon Ka Naam Picnic" | C. Ramchandra, Geeta Dutt |
| "Ae Badal Jhoomke Chal" | Mukesh |
Reception
editThe film was the sixteenth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[6]
On 30 November, Meena Sastri of the journal Thought wrote that the poorly-made film was saved by Madhubala's work: "The incidents connecting the insipid plot are incredibly weak. [...] The main redeeming feature is the heroine's [Madhubala's] appealing beauty and considerable acting talent. This combination helps to carry her through a feeble role."[5] In contrast, Baburao Patel observed that the actress looks ill and her beauty is "destroyed" by pimples. He, however, liked the film.[7]
References
edit- ^ Zaveri, Hanif (2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. p. 50. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3.
- ^ Akbar 1997, pp. 105; Deep 1996, p. 151–152.
- ^ "Prem Shankar Dubey: Encyclopedia of old Hindi film songs". www.thehitavada.com.
- ^ Arunachalam, Param (30 May 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: Chic Chocolate and a trip down Bombay's jazz age". DNA India.
- ^ a b Sastri, Meena (30 September 1951). Nadaan (review). Siddhartha Publications. p. 17.
- ^ "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1951". IMDb. Retrieved 9 June 2021. [unreliable source?]
- ^ Deep 1996, p. 151–152.
General sources
edit- 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.