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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 commonsense 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> |
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 commonsense 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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| Nirala | |
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| 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. ₹0.6 crore (est. ₹83.55 crore as of 2016) |
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 her, 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 imperilled 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
- Dev Anand as Dr. Anand
- Madhubala as Poonam
- Mazhar Khan as Raja Sangram Singh
- Yakub as Poonam's brother
- Leela Mishra as Poonam's mothet
- Mumtaz Ali as Rani
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".
| S.R. 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 commonsense 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 performance
Despite negative reviews, Nirala was a "surprise hit". Doing well at the box office, the film emerged as the thirteenth highest-grossing film of 1950. Many reasoned it as Madhubala's popularity among the masses, while some cited the song "Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama" as the reason for its success.
References
- ^ Says, Vishal. "Nirala (1950) – Review – Cineplot.com". Retrieved 4 October 2020.
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