Milap (1955 film)
| Milap (1955 film) | |
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Film | |
| Directed by | Raj Khosla |
| Produced by | T. R. Fatechand |
| Written by | Rajinder Singh Bedi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Nabendu Ghosh |
| Story by | Raj Khosla |
| Starring |
Dev Anand Geeta Bali Johnny Walker K. N. Singh |
| Music by | Datta Naik |
| Cinematography | V. K. Murthy |
| Edited by | S. E. Chandiwale |
Production company |
Film Arts |
| Distributed by | Film Arts |
Release date | 1955 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Milap is a 1955 Indian, Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla.[1] The film featured Dev Anand and Geeta Bali in the lead roles.[2]
Plot
Rajendra Sayal (Dev Anand) becomes a millionaire from a poverty-stricken situation with the help of his friend Kalu (Johnny Walker). Jealous of his sudden elevation in status, a lawyer named Karamchand (K. N. Singh) plots to rob Sayal of all his property. For this reason, he hires Asha (Geeta Bali) to seduce Sayal and make him fall in love with her, but she ends up falling for him. He too reciprocates her feelings and comes to know of Karamchand's nefarious schemes. The film ends in a courtroom where Karamchand stands exposed for his misdeeds. Sayal and Asha happily unite.
Cast
- Dev Anand as Rajendra Sayal
- Geeta Bali as Asha
- Johnny Walker as Kalu
- K. N. Singh as Karamchand
- Krishan Dhawan (credited as "Krishin Dhawan")
- Kumkum
Soundtrack
| Milap (1955 film) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Datta Naik | |
| Released | 1955 |
| Length | 23 minutes |
| Label | HMV |
| Producer | Datta Naik |
The music was composed by Datta Naik while Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics for the songs.[2][3][4] On the album, film critic Vijay Lokapally of The Hindu called Geeta Dutt's rendition of the song "Jaate Ho To Jaao Par Jaaoge Kahaan" as "hummable" while terming "the rest are forgettable."[2]
All lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi; all music composed by Datta Naik.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ye Baharo Ka Sama" | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Jaate Ho To Jaao Par Jaaoge Kahaan" | Geeta Dutt | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Bachanaa Zaraa Ye Zamaanaa Hai Buraa" | Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Piya Khul Ke Na Nain Milaye Re" | Asha Bhosle | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Chahe Bhi Jo Dil Jana Na Waha" | Geeta Dutt | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Humse Bhi Kar Lo Kabhi To Kabhi Mithti Mitthi Do Baate" | Geeta Dutt | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Dard Ka Saaz Bhi Hai Dil Ki Aawaz Bhi Hai" | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:28 |
Reception
Lokapally noted that Anand's "transformation from a naïve character to a sophisticated urban is expectedly breezy." He felt the film "was not the best offering from Raj Khosla".[2]
References
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 619.
- 1 2 3 4 Lokapally, Vijay (9 December 2011). "Milap (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ↑ "Milap (1955)". Hindigeetmala.net. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "Milap (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
External links
- Milap on IMDb
- Milap at Bollywood Hungama
- Milap Full Film on YouTube