Parai Aag
1948 Indian film
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Parai Aag is a 1948 Indian Hindi-language film, produced by M. K. Ahmad under the banner of Great India Pictures, and directed by Najam Naqvi.[1] It stars Munawar Sultana and Madhubala. The soundtrack features songs composed by Ghulam Mohammed, with lyrics by Tanvir Naqvi.[1]
Great India Pictures
Madhubala
| Parai Aag | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Najam Naqvi |
| Produced by | M. K. Ahmad Great India Pictures |
| Starring | Munawar Sultana Madhubala |
| Music by | Ghulam Mohammed |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Parai Aag was one of the earliest films featuring Madhubala, before she became a star with Mahal (1949).[2][3]
Cast
Production
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Ghulam Mohammed, with lyrics penned by Tanvir Naqvi and Akhtar ul Iman.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Man Geet Suhane Gaye Kyon" | Tanveer Naqvi | Zohrabai Ambalewali |
| 2 | "Kuch Bhi Na Kaha Aur Keh Bhi Gaye" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 3 | "Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahata Hai" | Tanveer Naqvi | Mohammed Rafi |
| 4 | "Kaun Tere Man Bhaya Kisne Hai Tumko Apnaya" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 5 | "Tohe Kaise Dikhaoon Dil Cheer Ke" | Akhtar ul Iman | Zohrabai, Naseem Akhtar |
| 6 | "Bhool Ja Vo Pyaar Ke Rangeen Fasane Bhool Ja" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 7 | "Kisse Kahen Ki Kaun Hamare Chale Gaye" | Tanveer Naqvi | Zohrabai |
| 8 | "Ae Dil Jahaan Mein Tera Thikana Koi Nahin" | Akhtar ul Iman | Zohrabai |
Reception
Parai Aag was released on 20 August 1948 in Lamington Talkies.
A contemporary review by Baburao Patel described the film as "tolerably entertaining" but logically flawed. While praising Madhubala's and A. Shah's performances, and the "witty" dialogue of the first half, the critic panned the casting of Ulhas and the repetitive nature of the film's later social messaging.[6]