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Taj Mahal (1963 film)

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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal poster
Directed byM. Sadiq
Written byQamar Jalalabadi (story & screenplay)
Tabish Sultanpuri (dialogue)
Produced byA.K. Nadiadwala
StarringPradeep Kumar
Bina Rai
Veena
Rehman
Jeevan
Jabeen Jalil
CinematographyG. Balakrishna
Edited byMoosa Mansoor
Music byRoshan
Distributed byVideo Sound
Release date
  • 1963 (1963)
Running time
145 minutes
LanguageHindi

Taj Mahal is a 1963 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance and as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj Mahal was a commercial hit, but is remembered mostly for its Filmfare award-winning music.[1][2] [3]

Plot

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It was at the Meena Bazar that Shehzada Khurram (Pradeep Kumar) first laid eyes on Arjumand Banu (Bina Rai) . When their eyes met, it was love at first sight for both of them. When Queen Noor Jehan, one of the wives of Shahenshah Jehangir (Rehman), finds out she is enraged, as she wants Khurram to marry her daughter, Ladli Banu, even though Arjumand is her niece. She plots to hold Arjumand as a prisoner in her palace, but in vain; then she attempts to have Khurram sent away to battle - again in vain, as Khurram returns triumphant, and is named 'Shah Jehan'. Then she has her step-son, Saifuddin, arrange to kill Khurram - again in vain. Khurram gets stabbed but with Arjuman's help he recovers, returns home, but does not tell his father, fearing for his health. When Jehangir hears of Arjumand's assistance, he gladly arranges their marriage, while Saifuddin ends up marrying Ladli. Then Khurram is sent away to another kingdom, leaving Noor Jehan to plot against him. When Jehangir falls ill, she takes over the reins, has Khurram declared an intruder and sends her armies to bring him in or alternatively his two sons. Watch as events unfold, which will ultimately lead to the building of one of the seven wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal.

Cast

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Music

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The movie's musical score is by Roshan,[1][2] lyrics are by Sahir Ludhianvi and most of the songs are performed by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.

Track list

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No.TitleSingerLength
1."Jo Baat Tujh Mein Hai"Mohammed Rafi 
2."Jo Wada Kiya Wo[2]"Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar 
3."Jurm-E-Ulfat Pe"Lata Mangeshkar 
4."Khuda-E-Bartar"Lata Mangeshkar 
5."Na Na Na Re Na Na, Haath Na Lagana"Suman Kalyanpur, Minoo Purshottam 
6."Paaon Chhoo Lene Do"Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar 
7."Chandi Ka Badan"Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle, Meena Kapoor 
8."Husn Se Duniya Hansi"Asha Bhosle 

Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Pran Neville (5 January 2018). "Remembering music director Roshan". The Hindu newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Sonal Pandya (14 January 2017). "Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Taj Mahal (1963 film)". Cinemaazi.com website. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ Filmfare Awards (scroll down to the year 1964) Filmfare Awards website, Retrieved 15 February 2023
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