''Laila Majnu '' is a 1962 Indian

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

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romance film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

, directed by P. Bhaskaran, based on

Layla and Majnun ''Layla & Majnun'' ( ar, مجنون ليلى ; Layla's Mad Lover) is an old story of Arab origin, about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his ladylove Layla bint Mahdi (later known as Layla al-Aamiriya). "The Layla ...

. Starring Prem Nazir and L. Vijayalakshmi, with Sathyan, Thikkurissi, T. S. Muthiah, Chandni,

Adoor Bhasi K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), known by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director from Kerala. Adoor Bhasi was almost always cast as the man who stands next to the hero. His hilarious actions and role ...

and Kodungalloor Ammini Amma in supporting roles, the film's acclaimed music was composed by

Baburaj Mohammad Sabir Baburaj was an Indian music composer. He is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam film music. Baburaj has rendered music to many evergreen Malayalam film songs. Early years Baburaj was born on 9 March 1929 in Kozhikod ...

. Egyptian dancer Laila appeared in one of the songs.

Cast

* Prem Nazir as Qais * L. Vijayalakshmi as Laila * Thikkurissi as Sarvari * T. S. Muthaiah as Amir Ameeri * Sathyan as Baqthum * Chandni as Zareena *

* Master Radhakrishnan * Sobha *

Bahadoor Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They ...

* Shantha * Baby Vilasini * S. A. Jameel * Kochappan * Kodungalloor Ammini Amma

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran.

References

External links

* *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=102 {{Layla and Majnun 1962 films 1960s Malayalam-language films 1960s romance films Films directed by P. Bhaskaran Indian romance films