Love in Simla
| Love in Simla | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | R. K. Nayyar |
| Produced by | Sashadhar Mukherjee |
| Written by |
Agha Jani R. K. Nayyar |
| Starring |
Joy Mukherjee Sadhana |
| Music by | Iqbal Qureshi |
| Cinematography | D. K. Dhuri |
| Edited by | Indu Kumar |
Release dates | 1960 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Love In Simla is a 1960 romantic Indian Hindi film, produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee and his Filmalaya production house. Directed by R.K. Nayyar, the film had the producer's son, Joy Mukherjee, in the lead. The heroine actress Sadhana made her Hindi movie lead debut in the film and became a star.[1] The film also starred Azra, Shobhana Samarth and Durga Khote. The film was a light musical with humor as well as slapstick. It became a hit at the box office.[2] The film is a part of the Love in trilogy.[3] The film's success set up the lead pair's success in the 1960s and led to the making of Love in Tokyo also starring Joy Mukherjee.[4]
Trivia
- The film started the romance between R.K. Nayyar (its director) and Sadhana (its leading lady), culminating in their marriage.
- The film starred the two Marathi Grande dames Shobhana Samarth and Durga Khote.
- Dharmendra was keen to play the lead role but the director preferred Joy.