Nadan
Film poster
Directed byHira Singh
StarringDev Anand
Madhubala
Music byC. Ramchandra
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Nadan is a 1951 Indian romantic-comedy film directed by Hira Singh[1] and starring Dev Anand, Madhubala.[2][3][4] The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with audience.[5]

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by C. Ramchandra.

SongSinger
"Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-1 Talat Mahmood
"Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-2 Talat Mahmood
"Door Se Hi Humse Karo" Lata Mangeshkar
"Sari Duniya Ko Peeche" Lata Mangeshkar
"Ulfat Ka Rasta Hai" Lata Mangeshkar
"Aisa Kya Kasoor Kiya, Dil Jo Choor Choor Kiya" Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
"Kahin Bhag Na Jaye, Na Jaye Machharia" Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra
"Chalti Hui Gadi Jo Ho Jaye Phat Re, Peeche Na Hat Re" Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra
"Dilon Ke Melon Ka Naam Picnic, Nazar Ke Khelon Ka Naam Picnic" C. Ramchandra, Geeta Dutt
"Ae Badal Jhoomke Chal" Mukesh

Reception

The film was the sixteenth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[6]

On 30 November, Meena Sastri of the journal Thought wrote that the poorly-made film was saved by Madhubala's work: "The incidents connecting the insipid plot are incredibly weak. [...] The main redeeming feature is the heroine's [Madhubala's] appealing beauty and considerable acting talent. This combination helps to carry her through a feeble role."[5] In contrast, Baburao Patel observed that the actress looks ill and her beauty is "destroyed" by pimples. He, however, liked the film.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Zaveri, Hanif (2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. p. 50. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3.
  2. ↑ Akbar 1997, pp. 105; Deep 1996, p. 151–152.
  3. ↑ "Prem Shankar Dubey: Encyclopedia of old Hindi film songs". www.thehitavada.com.
  4. ↑ Arunachalam, Param (30 May 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: Chic Chocolate and a trip down Bombay's jazz age". DNA India.
  5. 1 2 Sastri, Meena (30 September 1951). Nadaan (review). Siddhartha Publications. p. 17.
  6. ↑ "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1951". IMDb. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  7. ↑ Deep 1996, p. 151–152.

General sources

  • Akbar, Khatija (1997). Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films. UBS Publishers Distributors. ISBN 9788174761538.
  • Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN 1906574219.
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