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 by	R. C. Talwar
Produced by	R. C. Talwar
Starring	Meena Kumari Kishore Kumar
Music by	Sajjad Hussain
Production company	Talwar Films
Release date	22 April 1955 (1955-04-22)
Country	India
Language	Hindi

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

• Meena Kumari
• Kishore Kumar
• Shammi
• Amar
• Sunder
• Kumkum
• Randhir
• Madan Puri (guest appearance)

Crew

• Director – R. C. Talwar
• Producer – R. C. Talwar
• Story – R.C. Talwar
• Cinematography – Prakash Malhotra
• Art Director – Kanu Desai
• Music – Sajjad Hussain
• Lyrics – Shakeel Badayuni, Tanveer Naqvi, Khumar Barabankvi
• Playback Singers – Mubarak Begum, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar

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.

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