Chhote Nawab
1961 Indian film
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Chhote Nawab (transl. Little Master) is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Mumtaz Ali and directed by S. A. Akbar.[3] Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars Ameeta, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen.[4] It was released in 1961 and was " Hit" at the box office.[2]
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| Directed by | S.A. Akbar |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Usman Ali |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Vitthal Bankar |
| Music by | R. D. Burman |
Production company | Mumtaz Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹5.2 million[2] |
Cast
- Ameeta[5] as Roshan
- Mehmood[5] as Chhote Nawab
- Johnny Walker[5] as Captain
- Helen[5] as Miss Sophie
- Minoo Mumtaz[5] as Mehnuma
- Anwar Hussain
- Nazir Hussain
- Achala Sachdev
- Bela Bose[6]
Production
The film was announced in 1961.[7] The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.[8][9][10]
Music
| Chhote Nawab | ||||
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| Released | 1961[11] | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 38:02 | |||
| Label | Saregama India | |||
| Producer | R.D. Burman | |||
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The music was composed by R. D. Burman.[12][13] The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema.[14][15] Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs.[16][17] The film has following tracks:[18]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ghar Aaja Ghir Aaye Badra" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:22 |
| 2. | "Matwali Ankhonwale" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi | 06:14 |
| 3. | "Jeenewale Muskura Ke Jee" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi | 03:14 |
| 4. | "Aaj Hua Mera Dil Matwala" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi | 05:38 |
| 5. | "Aam Chhum Taam Chhum" | Mohammed Rafi | 03:44 |
| 6. | "Chura Ke Dil Ban Rahe Ho Bhole" | Lata Mangeshkar | 03:35 |
| 7. | "Ilahi Tu Sun Le Hamari Dua" | Mohammed Rafi | 06:11 |
| 8. | "Koi Aane Ko Hai Dil" | Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum | 03:20 |
| 9. | "Chhote Nawab" | R. D. Burman | 02:27 |
| Total length: | 38:02 | ||
