Uran Khatola (lit.'Flying Bedstead') is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language romantic-drama film produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny.

Uran Khatola
Poster
Directed byS. U. Sunny
Written byAzm Bazidpuri
Produced byNaushad
StarringDilip Kumar
Nimmi
Jeevan
CinematographyJal Mistry
Edited byVasant Borkar
Music byNaushad
Production
company
Sunny Art Productions
Release date
  • 13 May 1955 (1955-05-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music was composed by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni.[1][2]

Madhubala was initially offered the film, but she refused due to her fluctuating health.[3]

It was dubbed into Tamil and released as Vaanaratham and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan.[4]

Plot edit

Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, and in order to continue to stay there, he must first obtain permission from the Raj Rani, the ultimate ruler. He meets with her and she finds him attractive and charming, and invites him to stay with her at her palace and sing for him, which he does. Kashi and Soni have given their hearts to each other, they meet secretly, with Soni disguised as a man, Shibu. The rest of the story follows how both Soni and Raj Rani try to make Kashi their own.

Cast edit

[1]

Music edit

Uran Khatola
Soundtrack album by
Released1954
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Naushad[2] chronology
Shabaab
(1954)
Uran Khatola
(1955)
Mother India
(1957)

The film's music was composed by Naushad.[2] Vocalists were Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chale Aaj Tum"Mohammed Rafi03:26
2."Na Ro Ae Dil"Lata Mangeshkar03:13
3."Haal-E-Dil Main Kya Kahoon"Lata Mangeshkar03:25
4."Na Toofan Se Khelo"Mohammed Rafi03:30
5."Ghar Aaya Mehman Koi"Lata Mangeshkar03:15
6."Mera Salam Le Ja"Lata Mangeshkar03:37
7."Hamare Dil Se Na Jana"Lata Mangeshkar03:14
8."Mohabbat Ki Rahon Mein"Mohammed Rafi03:18
9."More Saiyan Ji Utrenge Paar"Lata Mangeshkar03:25
10."Dooba Tara Ummeedon"Lata Mangeshkar03:34
11."Sitaron Ki Mehfil"Lata Mangeshkar03:31
Total length:37:28

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Uran Khatola (film)". MuVyz.com website. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Uran Khatola (film)". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. ^ ADMINISTRATOR. "The unknown side of Madhubala". Active India. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.

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