Taj Mahal (1963 film)

Taj Mahal
File:Taj Mahal 1963.jpg Taj Mahal poster
Directed by	M. Sadiq
Written by	A.K. Nadiadwala
Starring	Pradeep Kumar Bina Rai Veena Rehman Jeevan Jabeen Jalil
Music by	Roshan
Cinematography	G. Balkrishna
Edited by	Moosa Mansoor
Release dates	1963 (1963)
Language	Urdu/Hindi

Taj Mahal is a 1963 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. As per the legend Shah Jahan created the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance and as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was a commercial and critical hit, but is remembered most for its music.

Music

The movie's musical score is by Roshan, lyrics are by Sahir Ludhianvi and most of the songs are performed by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.

Track list

No.	Title	Singer	Length
1.	"Jo Baat Tujh Mein Hai"	Mohammed Rafi
2.	"Jo Wada Kiya Wo"	Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
3.	"Jurm-E-Ulfat Pe"	Lata Mangeshkar
4.	"Qhuda-E-Burtur"	Lata Mangeshkar
5.	"Na Na Na Re Na Na, Haath Na Lagana"	Suman Kalyanpur, Minoo Purshottam
6.	"Paaon Chhoo Lene Do"	Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
7.	"Chandi Ka Badan"	Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle, Meena Kapoor
8.	"Husn Se Duniya Hansi"	Asha Bhosle

Cast

• Pradeep Kumar as Shehzada Khurram / Shah Jahan
• Bina Rai as Arjumand Banoo / Malka-E-Alam Mumtaz
• Veena as Malka-E-Alam Noor Jehan / Mehrunissa
• Helen as Court Dancer - song 'Na Nare Na Na'
• Rehman as Jahangir
• Jeevan as Prince Shahryar

Awards

• 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
• 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Music Director: Roshan
• 1964: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer: Lata Mangeshkar for Jo Wada Kiya Wo (nominated)

See also

• Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story

External links

• Taj Mahal at IMDb