April Fool (1964 film)

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April Fool
April Fool 1964 poster.jpg
Poster
Directed by Subodh Mukherji
Screenplay bySubodh Mukherji
Story bySubodh Mukherji
Produced bySubodh Mukherji
Starring Biswajeet
Saira Banu
CinematographyN.V. Srinivas
Edited byV.K. Naik
Music by Shankar Jaikishan
Release date
  • 1964 (1964)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

April Fool is a 1964 Indian romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Subodh Mukherji. It stars Biswajeet and Saira Banu in pivotal roles. [1]

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Plot

Ashok comes from a wealthy family, headed by his father, and elder brother, Alok. Ashok is a slacker, and enjoys playing practical jokes, particularly on his favorite day: April Fools' Day, when he outdoes himself. His jokes help him befriend Madhu, and both fall in love. When one of is pranks go awry both Ashok and Madhu become targets of an international gang, and must run for their own safety, as well as for the safety of their respective families.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Shankar–Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri.

#SongSinger
1"April Fool Banaya, To Unko Gussa Aaya" Mohammed Rafi
2"Aa, Gale Lag Jaa, Mere Sapne, Mere Apne" Mohammed Rafi
3"Meri Mohabbat, Paak Mohabbat" Mohammed Rafi
4"Kehdo Kehdo, Jahan Se Kehdo" Mohammed Rafi, Suman Kalyanpur
5"Tujhe Pyar Karte Hain, Karte Rahenge" Mohammed Rafi, Suman Kalyanpur
6"Unki Pehli Nazar Kya Asar Kar Gayi" Lata Mangeshkar
7"Mera Naam Rita Christina" Lata Mangeshkar

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