Khazana (1951 film)

Khazana
Directed byM. Sadiq
Screenplay byM. Sadiq
Story byO. P. Dutta
Produced byBakshi Jung Bahadur
StarringMadhubala
Nasir Khan
CinematographyRatanlal Nagar
Edited byMoosa Mansoor
Music byC. Ramachandra
Release date
  • 1951 (1951)
Running time
118 min.
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Khazana (transl. "Treasure") is a 1951 Indian Hindi-language adventure film[1] directed by M. Sadiq and starring Madhubala and Nasir Khan.[2][3][4] The music of the film was composed by C. Ramchandra.[5]

Based on novel King Solomon's Mines (1885), Khazana is considered to be one of the most important Indian films made about invention and adventures.[6] On its theatrical release in March 1951, the film became a box office hit; its success was attributed to Madhubala's popularity among the masses.[7]

Cast

Production

Initially, Nargis was slated to play the lead role but she left the production due to her illness.[8] Madhubala was then cast in the film; Sadiq explained: "Madhubala is the only girl in our industry who can match Nargis' stardom today and even beat her!"[8]

Soundtrack

The music director of Khazana was C. Ramchandra and lyrics were written by Rajinder Krishan. All songs were sung by Lata Mangeshkar, along with Mohammed Rafi and C. Ramchandra.

Song Singer
"Ae Chand Pyar Mera" Lata Mangeshkar
"Soyi Soyi Chandni Hai" Lata Mangeshkar
"Mohabbat Pe Itni Jawani" Lata Mangeshkar
"Dheere Dheere Dheere" Lata Mangeshkar
"Kar De Zara Ishaara" Lata Mangeshkar[3]
"Mujhe Tumse Bahut Hai Pyar, Nahin Ji Zara Zara" Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
"Do Deewanon Ka Afsana, Ae Chand Kisise Na Kehna" Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra
"Jal Gayi Duniya, Mil Gaye Hum" Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra[3]

Reception

Khazana opened to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the soundtrack but criticised Madhubala's acting.[9] The film, nevertheless, proved immensely popular among audience, eventually becoming the eleventh highest-grossing film of 1951 (revenue wise), while Madhubala's Tarana and Badal were at the sixth and eight positions, respectively.[10]

References

  1. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 1889. ISBN 9780851706696.
  2. ^ Akbar, Katijia (2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House. p. 138. ISBN 9789381398210.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Khazana (1951 film)". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Khazana (1951) Cast and Crew". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Khazana (1951) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. ^ Prakāśa Siṃha, Oma (1993). Sanchar Aur Patrakarita Ke Vividh Aayaam. Klāsikala Pabliśiṅga Kampanī. p. 222.
  7. ^ Deep 1996, p. 149.
  8. ^ a b Deep 1996, p. 32.
  9. ^ Deep 1996, p. 32, 149.
  10. ^ "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1951". IMDb. Retrieved 20 November 2020.

Sources

  • Deep, Mohan (1996). Madhubala: The Mystery and Mystique. Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.