Mughal-E-Azam

Mughal-E-Azam

Album Category: Hindi, Film
Year: 1960
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Label: H.M.V.
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Album Credits: MUSIC ASSISTANTS: Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohammed Shafi. SONGS RECORDED BY: Robin Chatterji, Kaushik.
 
Film Credits: DIRECTOR: K. Asif. PRODUCER: K. Asif. SCREENPLAY: K. Asif, Aman - II. DIALOGUE: Aman - II, Kamal Amrohi, Ehsan Rizvi, Wajahat Mirza. ACTOR: Prithviraj, More...
 



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Shubh Din Aayo Raj Dulara
Singer: Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Hindustani
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Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Sugam
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Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat Aazma Kar
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Shamshad Begum
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Sufi/Qawwali
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Ae Ishq Yeh Sab Duniyawale
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Ghazal
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Prem Jogan Ban Ke
Singer: Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Hindustani
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Mohabbat Ki Jhoothi Kahani Pe Roye
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Sugam
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Humen Kaash Tumse Mohabbat Na Hoti
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Sugam
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Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Ghazal
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Bekas Pe Karam Kijiye
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Ghazal
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Ae Mohabbat Zindabad
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi
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Yeh Dil Ki Lagi Kam Kya Hogi
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Sugam
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Khuda Nigehbaan Ho Tumhara
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Naushad
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Genre: Filmi, Ghazal
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Trivia


 

    Album

  • This film was an uncredited adaptation of the play "Anarkali" written by Imtiaz Ali Taj in 1922. The play was the basis of other Hindi films as well, including "Anarkali" (1953). It told the love story of Prince Salim, who later ruled the Mughal empire as Emperor Jahangir, and Anarkali, a courtesan in the harem of Emperor Akbar, the prince's father. The story's historical authenticity is a matter of debate. The film opened with the following disclaimer - "History and legend link the story of our past. When both are fused in the crucible of art and imagination, the spirit of this great land is revealed in all its splendour and beauty.".[1][MR14]
  • The film was in the making for more than 15 years. It was announced in 1944 with K. Asif at the helm and Shiraz Ali Hakim as the producer. Anil Biswas was to compose the film's music and the characters of Bahar, Anarkali, and Akbar were to be played by Veena, Nargis, and Chandramohan respectively. Hiten Chowdhury, the production controller of Bombay Talkies, recommended a young actor called Dilip Kumar for the role of Salim. However, Asif turned him down and brought Sapru on board instead. Work on the film began and quite a bit of shooting was completed when trouble struck. The Partition of India halted work on the film in 1947. As Shiraz Ali migrated to the newly-formed Pakistan, Asif was left without a producer. It appeared that the film would be shelved when Chandramohan died in 1949. The project was revived in the early 1950s when Shapoorji Pallonji of Sterling Investments agreed to produce the film. The portion of the film that had already been shot was discarded. The cast was revamped and Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and Madhubala were brought on board to play Akbar, Salim, and Anarkali. Asif brought in his wife Nigar Sultana in Veena's place to play the role of Bahar. Naushad replaced Anil Biswas in the new venture. Asif's quest for perfection and high production values delayed the film's making and resulted in cost escalation. It was finally released on August 5 1970. With a total outlay of Rs. 1.5 crores, it is considered the most expensive Hindi film ever made.[2][3][4][MR4]
  • Naushad was reluctant to compose the music for this film when K. Asif first approached him. When he told Asif that he was very busy with other work and not keeping in good health, the filmmaker placed Rs 1 lakh in front of him and offered it as advance payment. An angry Naushad flung away the bundle of notes but eventually calmed down. He asked Asif to take the money back and agreed to come on board for the film. Naushad was initially apprehensive of how the film's music would be received since he knew that there would be comparisons with the similarly-themed, very successful music of "Anarkali" (1952) composed by C. Ramchandra. He need not have worried. The film's music was a big hit and received critical acclaim.[5][MR4]
  • Director K. Asif was very keen to have Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan sing for Tansen's character in the film. When Bade Ghulam Ali Khan declined the offer, Asif asked him to name his price to sing for the film. Intending to dissuade Asif, the Hindustani classical singer quoted a fee of Rs. 25000 for each song, a princely sum at that time. To his surprise, Asif agreed and paid him an advance to seal the agreement.
  • The elaborate war scenes in the film used thousands of horses, camels, and men. Soldiers of the Indian army were used to make these scenes look authentic. The film opened with the following acknowledgement - "We are grateful to the Ministry of Defence, Government of India for their co-operation in making possible the enactment of the battle scenes of this picture.".
  • This was Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's last film together. They first met and fell in love on the sets of the film "Tarana" (1952). They were in a romantic relationship for several years until an unfortunate turn of events resulted in their breakup. This happened during the making of "Naya Daur" (1957) in which the two were playing lead roles. After work on the film had progressed for some time, filmmaker B.R. Chopra planned for a shooting schedule out of Bombay. Madhubala's father Ataullah Khan, who was also her manager, refused to send the actress out of town. According to some, this was Khan's attempt to drive a wedge between Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. According to others, Khan did so out of concern for his daughter's safety. A miffed Chopra replaced Madhubala with Vyjayanthimala and sued Madhubala and her father for breach of contract. Matters came to a head when Dilip Kumar declared his love for Madhubala in court but testified against her and Ataullah Khan. Chopra eventually withdrew the case. Madhubala and Dilip Kumar's attempts to reconcile failed since each of them placed a condition that was not agreeable to the other - Kumar wanted Madhubala to leave Ataullah Khan while she wanted him to apologise to her father. Their relationship became increasingly strained following this. There was a point of time during the film's shooting when the two were not on speaking terms. They did not work together again. Madhubala got married to Kishore Kumar in 1960 and Dilip Kumar married Saira Banu in 1966. Madhubala met with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu shortly after their wedding and patched up with him. She spent her last years battling a congenital heart ailment and died in 1969.[6][7][8][9][10]
  • This is the best-known work of writer Amanullah Khan 'Aman'. He became known in later years as actress Zeenat Aman's father.
  • K. Asif became acquainted with Dilip Kumar's sister Akhtar during the making of this film. The two fell in love and got married before the film was completed. Dilip Kumar did not approve of the marriage and this put a strain on his relationship with Asif. Asif was previously married to dancer and actress Sitara Devi and to Nigar Sultana, who played the role of Bahar in this film.[11]

    Song

  • Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal - Meena Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar sang in the chorus of this song sung by their sister Lata Mangeshkar.[MR4]
  • Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal - Pannalal Ghosh played the flute in this song.[MR4]
  • Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal - A controversy erupted over this song when the colour version of this film was released in 2004. Dr. Raj Brahmabhatt sent a legal notice to the producers of the film, Sterling Investments, claiming that the lyrics of the song were written by his grandfather Raskavi Raghunath Brahmabhatt for the Gujarati play "Chhatra Vijay" in 1920. Raskavi had, in fact, complained to filmmaker K. Asif about not having been given credit when this film was initially released. Asif had agreed to pay Raskavi Brahmabhatt Rs. 11000 as royalty after the poet had lodged a complaint with the Film Writers’ Association. However, the film and its audio records continued to credit Shakeel Badayuni for this song. Dr. Raj Brahmabhatt and Sterling Investments eventually settled the matter out of court. Raskavi Raghunath Brahmabhatt was credited for the song's lyrics on the DVDs and VCDs of the re-released version of the film. Even though this matter was legally settled, questions about the song's antecedents remain unanswered. There exists a recording of this song by singer Indubala that indicates that even Naushad's composition was not original. His tune for the song and Raskavi's lyrics were inspired by a thumri composed by Kalka Prasad, who along with his brother Bindadin Maharaj used to perform in the court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. It is believed that it was Lachhu Maharaj, Kalka Prasad's son and the film's choreographer, who suggested this song to Naushad.[12][13]
  • Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal - This film heavily inspired Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Bajirao Mastani" (2015). Bhansali took the concept of Sheesh Mahal, the palace of mirrors, from this film and built an elaborate Aaina Mahal for "Bajirao Mastani" (2015). Additionally, this song directly inspired "Mohe Rang Do Laal" ("Bajirao Mastani", 2015).[14]
  • Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya - A resplendent Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) costing Rs. 10 lakhs was built to shoot this song. The song sequence became a big draw for the film.
  • Ae Mohabbat Zindabad - Naushad is said to have employed a chorus consisting of 100 singers for this song. The film's opening credits listed Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum, and "hundred others" as playback singers.



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