Wahan Ke Log
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| Wahan Ke Log | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | N. A. Ansari |
| Written by | K. B. Pathak |
| Produced by | N. A. Ansari |
| Starring | Pradeep Kumar Tanuja |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
Production company | Bundelkhand Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Wahan Ke Log (transl. People from Out There) is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language science fiction film.[1] Directed by Nisar Ahmed Ansari, the film stars Pradeep Kumar, Tanuja, Johnny Walker. One of the earliest sci-fi films made in India,[2][3] it tells the story of a supposed martial threat on India by aliens from outer space intending to rob the rich of their diamonds.[4][5] Made on a low budget, the film was promoted with the tagline "The strange visitors from Mars are on the way".[6]
Agent Rakesh is assigned by Chief Sheikh of the Central Intelligence Service to investigate the murder case of Dinanath from Karolbagh, with speculation of a possible involvement of aliens from Mars. Rakesh, who lives with his mother and is to marry Anita, embarks on a journey to Bombay along with private detective Neelkanth, from Blue Bird Detective Agency.
Cast
- Pradeep Kumar as Rakesh / Prince Ranveer Singh
- Tanuja as Anita
- Johnny Walker as Neelkanth
- Shobhna Samarth as Rakesh's Mother
- D. K. Sapru as Shaikh
- Neelofar as Margaret
- Nisar Ahmad Ansari as Professor Anil Chakravarty
- Hari Shukla as Dwarka Prasad
- Bela Bose as Sophia
- Laxmi Chhaya as Dancer
- M. A. Latif as Inspector Latif
- Viju Khote as Spaceship Pilot
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. Ramchandra.[7][8] The lyrics were written by Shakeel Badayuni.[9] The songs are as follows:[10]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Hum Tujhse Mohabbat Karke" | Mukesh |
| "Tum Kitni Khoobsurat Ho" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Woh Pyara Pyara Pyara" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Aawaz Meri Sunkar" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Zindagi Ka Nasha" | Asha Bhosle |