Taj Mahal (1963 film)
| Taj Mahal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. Sadiq |
| Written by | A.K. Nadiadwala |
| Starring |
Pradeep Kumar Bina Rai Veena Rehman Jeevan Jabeen Jalil |
| Music by | Roshan |
| Cinematography | G. Balkrishna |
| Edited by | Moosa Mansoor |
Release dates | 1963 |
| Language | Urdu/Hindi |
Taj Mahal is a 1963 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. As per the legend Shah Jahan created the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance and as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was a commercial and critical hit, but is remembered most for its music.
Music
The movie's musical score is by Roshan, lyrics are by Sahir Ludhianvi and most of the songs are performed by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.
- "Jo Baat Tujh Mein Hai" Mohammed Rafi
- "Jo Wada Kiya Wo" Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar
- "Jurm-E-Ulfat Pe" Lata Mangeshkar
- "Qhuda-E-Burtur" Lata Mangeshkar
- "Na Na Na Re Na Na, Haath Na Lagana" Suman Kalyanpur and Minoo Purshottam
- "Paaon Chhoo Lene Do" Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar
- "Chandi Ka Badan" Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle
- "Husn Se Duniya Hansi" Asha Bhosle
Cast
- Pradeep Kumar ... Shehzada Khurram / Shah Jahan
- Bina Rai ... Arjumand Banoo / Malka-E-Alam Mumtaz
- Veena ... Malka-E-Alam Noor Jehan / Mehrunissa
- Helen ... Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na'
- Rehman ... Jahangir
- Jeevan ... Prince Shahryar
Awards
- 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
- 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Music Director: Roshan
- 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer: Lata Mangeshkar for Jo Wada Kiya (nominated)
See also
External links
- Taj Mahal at the Internet Movie Database