Thursday, 24 January 2013

Landmark Films from the NFAI Collection - Mughal-E-Azam (1960)


Director : K. Asif
Cast : Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Durga Khote, Nigar Sultana, Ajit, Kumar, Murad, Jilloo, Vijayalakshmi, S. Naz
Introduction
One of most popular historical romance, Salim-Anarkali of the Mughal period. Anarkali, the beautiful slave is humiliated and imprisoned for daring to love the prince.  A battle was also fought between the son and father on this issue.
The grandeur of the Mughal era was recreated with expensive sets and costumes which required nine years to complete production. The colour dance sequence was shot in a specially designed Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) set.  Naushad's music include the songs by noted classical singer Bade Ghlam Ali Khan Shubh din aaye and Prem jogan ban ke chali, Pyaar kiya to Darna Kya. The film is also remembered for Kamal Amrohi's dialogues.  Naushad engaged Pannababuji for the flute playback of the Krishna bhajan Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal Chhed Gayo Re picturised on Madhubala in this spectacular film.
Famous for its spectacular presentation this film became an icon in the historical genre, of Indian Cinema.  Recently presented colour version was also received well.

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