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'''''Nirala''''' ({{Translation|"Different"}}) is a [[Bollywood films of 1950|1950]] [[Bollywood|Bollywood film]] directed by Devendra Mukherjee. It stars [[Madhubala]] and [[Dev Anand]] in lead roles, and [[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]] plays the main antagonist. [[Mumtaz Ali]], [[Leela Mishra]] and [[Yakub (actor)|Yakub]] play the supporting roles. It revolves around a doctor who unknowingly forces a girl, who is in love with |
'''''Nirala''''' ({{Translation|"Different"}}) is a [[Bollywood films of 1950|1950]] [[Bollywood|Bollywood film]] directed by Devendra Mukherjee. It stars [[Madhubala]] and [[Dev Anand]] in lead roles, and [[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]] plays the main antagonist. [[Mumtaz Ali]], [[Leela Mishra]] and [[Yakub (actor)|Yakub]] play the supporting roles. It revolves around a doctor who unknowingly forces a girl, who is in love with him, to marry a king. |
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With profits of {{Indian Rupee}}6 million, the film was a commercial success, which lead Anand and Madhubala doing seven more films together. It is specially noted for its song "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama" (picturised on Madhubala, sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]]). |
With profits of {{Indian Rupee}}6 million, the film was a commercial success, which lead Anand and Madhubala doing seven more films together. It is specially noted for its song "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama" (picturised on Madhubala, sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]]). |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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After studying abroad for several years, a young doctor Anand ([[Dev Anand]]) returns home to inherit ownership of a rural village. En route to the village he encounters a girl, Poonam ([[Madhubala]]) whose mother ([[Leela Mishra]]) needs treatment. He secures lodgings in their house. A romance blossoms but the girl's impecunious gambler brother ([[Yakub (actor)|Yakub]]) marries her off to King Sangram ([[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]]) and the couple are parted. When Poonam falls ill, Anand as the doctor is called and their lives are |
After studying abroad for several years, a young doctor Anand ([[Dev Anand]]) returns home to inherit ownership of a rural village. En route to the village he encounters a girl, Poonam ([[Madhubala]]) whose mother ([[Leela Mishra]]) needs treatment. He secures lodgings in their house. A romance blossoms, but the girl's impecunious gambler brother ([[Yakub (actor)|Yakub]]) marries her off to King Sangram ([[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]]) and the couple are parted. When Poonam falls ill, Anand as the doctor is called and their lives are imperiled by the King's suspicious sister leading to a melodramatic denouement. Many misunderstandings and tears follow with Poonam committing suicide just before Anand reaches her. |
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The music of ''Nirala'' was composed by [[C. Ramchandra|C. Ramachandra]]. The film's director Pyarelal Santoshi also wrote the lyrics of the songs. ''Nirala''<nowiki/>'s music was an instant hit among the audience; most popular tracks were "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama", "Aisi Mohabbat Se Hum Baaj Aaye" and "Mohabbat Meri Rang Laane Lagi". |
The music of ''Nirala'' was composed by [[C. Ramchandra|C. Ramachandra]]. The film's director Pyarelal Santoshi also wrote the lyrics of the songs. ''Nirala''<nowiki/>'s music was an instant hit among the audience; most popular tracks were "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama", "Aisi Mohabbat Se Hum Baaj Aaye" and "Mohabbat Meri Rang Laane Lagi". |
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=== Critical reception === |
=== Critical reception === |
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In the review written by Cineplot, ''Nirala'' was described as the "most exasperating and irritating picture". Further it was written that, "It has a story that mocks |
In the review written by Cineplot, ''Nirala'' was described as the "most exasperating and irritating picture". Further it was written that, "It has a story that mocks common sense and makes light of reason. There is no motivation, for the actions of its characters have been repeatedly told to us." However it praised Madhubala's performance and called her "good enough in her role".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Says|first=Vishal|title=Nirala (1950) – Review – Cineplot.com|url=https://cineplot.com/nirala-1950-review/|access-date=2020-10-04|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Box office === |
=== Box office === |
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Despite negative reviews, ''Nirala'' was a major box-office hit; its success played a crucial role in establishing Madhubala as a leading lady of the time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MADHUBALA: The Bewitching Beauty of Bollywood|url=https://www.songsofyore.com/madhubala-the-bewitching-beauty-of-bollywood/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Songs Of Yore|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1950|url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls005572996/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=IMDb|language=en}}</ref> |
Despite negative reviews, ''Nirala'' was a major box-office hit; its success played a crucial role in establishing Madhubala as a leading lady of the time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MADHUBALA: The Bewitching Beauty of Bollywood|url=https://www.songsofyore.com/madhubala-the-bewitching-beauty-of-bollywood/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Songs Of Yore|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1950|url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls005572996/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=IMDb|language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:24, 20 February 2021
| Nirala | |
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.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Devendra Mukherjee |
| Written by | P. L. Santoshi |
| Starring | Dev Anand Madhubala Mazhar Khan |
| Cinematography | G. Kale G. T. Kale |
| Edited by | Viththal Bankar |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
Release date | 11 June 1950 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹6 million |
Nirala (transl. "Different") is a 1950 Bollywood film directed by Devendra Mukherjee. It stars Madhubala and Dev Anand in lead roles, and Mazhar Khan plays the main antagonist. Mumtaz Ali, Leela Mishra and Yakub play the supporting roles. It revolves around a doctor who unknowingly forces a girl, who is in love with him, to marry a king.
With profits of ₹6 million, the film was a commercial success, which lead Anand and Madhubala doing seven more films together. It is specially noted for its song "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama" (picturised on Madhubala, sung by Lata Mangeshkar).
Plot
After studying abroad for several years, a young doctor Anand (Dev Anand) returns home to inherit ownership of a rural village. En route to the village he encounters a girl, Poonam (Madhubala) whose mother (Leela Mishra) needs treatment. He secures lodgings in their house. A romance blossoms, but the girl's impecunious gambler brother (Yakub) marries her off to King Sangram (Mazhar Khan) and the couple are parted. When Poonam falls ill, Anand as the doctor is called and their lives are imperiled by the King's suspicious sister leading to a melodramatic denouement. Many misunderstandings and tears follow with Poonam committing suicide just before Anand reaches her.
Cast
- Madhubala as Poonam
- Dev Anand as Dr. Anand
- Mazhar Khan as Raja Sangram Singh
- Mumtaz Ali as Rani
- Yakub as Poonam's brother
- Leela Mishra as Poonam's mother
Soundtrack
The music of Nirala was composed by C. Ramachandra. The film's director Pyarelal Santoshi also wrote the lyrics of the songs. Nirala's music was an instant hit among the audience; most popular tracks were "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama", "Aisi Mohabbat Se Hum Baaj Aaye" and "Mohabbat Meri Rang Laane Lagi".
| Song No. | Song | Singer |
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| 1 | "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 2 | "Majboor Meri Aankhein" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 3 | "O Dekho Ji Taare Ko" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Aisi Mohabbat Se Hum Baaj Aaye" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 5 | "Mohabbat Meri Rang Lane Lagi" | Shamshad Begum |
| 6 | "Kehnewale Sach Keh Gaye Hain" | Mohammed Rafi, C. Ramachandra |
| 7 | "Dil Mein Kisi Ke Rehna Ho To" | C. Ramachandra, Shamshad Begum |
| 8 | "Zor Laga Do Zor" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 9 | "Ho Baju Mera Dil Hai" | C. Ramachandra |
Reception
Critical reception
In the review written by Cineplot, Nirala was described as the "most exasperating and irritating picture". Further it was written that, "It has a story that mocks common sense and makes light of reason. There is no motivation, for the actions of its characters have been repeatedly told to us." However it praised Madhubala's performance and called her "good enough in her role".[1]
Box office
Despite negative reviews, Nirala was a major box-office hit; its success played a crucial role in establishing Madhubala as a leading lady of the time.[2][3]
References
- ^ Says, Vishal. "Nirala (1950) – Review – Cineplot.com". Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "MADHUBALA: The Bewitching Beauty of Bollywood". Songs Of Yore. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1950". IMDb. Retrieved 20 January 2021.