Panna (film)
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| Panna | |
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 P. Jairaj and Geeta Nizami in Panna | |
| Directed by | Najam Naqvi |
| Produced by | Navyug Chitra |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Amir Ali |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Panna is a 1944 Indian war drama film directed by Najam Naqvi, produced by Navyug Chitra and starring P. Jairaj and Geeta Nizami.[1][2] It is described as a war propaganda film produced during World War II.[3]
- P. Jairaj as Shyam
- Geeta Nizami as Panna
- David Abraham Cheulkar as Japanese spy
- Raja Paranjape
Music
Panna's music was composed by Amir Ali.[2]
Reception
Baburao Patel of filmindia called Panna "a good time killer".[4] The film was particularly noted for a sexually suggestive scene featuring Geeta Nizami in a bathtub.[5]
Panna became a major success at the box office.[6] The magazine filmindia reported in 1945, "Panna is having a merry run all over the country. The success of Panna has given an impetus to Navyug business."[5] The film's popularity also opened Geeta Nizami to public recognition.[4]