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-language film starring

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, Kishore Kumar in lead roles. The film was directed by R.C. Talwar who was also its writer and producer.

Plot

The film is a fantasy drama revolving a kingdom ruled by a fickle-minded king whose daughter Rukhsana falls in love with a rebel. The story progresses with an evil vizer who not only eyes the throne but also the young princess and makes her life a living hell. In the climax the two lovers overcome all the tribulations and unite again.

Cast

* Kishore Kumar * Shammi * Amar * Sunder *

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* Randhir * Madan Puri (guest appearance)

Crew

*Director – R. C. Talwar *Producer – R. C. Talwar *Story – R.C. Talwar *Cinematography – Prakash Malhotra *Art Director – Kanu Desai *Music – Sajjad Hussain *Lyrics – Shakeel Badayuni,

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, Khumar Barabankavi *Playback Singers –

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, Kishore Kumar

Soundtrack

The film had five songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Sajjad Hussain. Shakeel Badayuni,

and Khumar Barabankavi penned down the lyrics.

Reception

The film opened to negative reviews with the critics criticising the stereotypical script. However the lead actors

and Kishore Kumar were praised for their respective performances.

References

{{Reflist 1950s Hindi-language films Indian swashbuckler films Indian black-and-white films