| Nadan | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Hira Singh |
| Starring | Dev Anand Madhubala |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Nadan is a 1951 Indian romantic-comedy film directed by Hira Singh [1] and starring Dev Anand, Madhubala. [2] [3] [4] The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with audience. [5]
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The music was composed by C. Ramchandra.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-1 | Talat Mahmood |
| "Aa Teri Tasveer Bana Loon"-2 | Talat Mahmood |
| "Door Se Hi Humse Karo" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Sari Duniya Ko Peeche" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Ulfat Ka Rasta Hai" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Aisa Kya Kasoor Kiya, Dil Jo Choor Choor Kiya" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Kahin Bhag Na Jaye, Na Jaye Machharia" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
| "Chalti Hui Gadi Jo Ho Jaye Phat Re, Peeche Na Hat Re" | Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra |
| "Dilon Ke Melon Ka Naam Picnic, Nazar Ke Khelon Ka Naam Picnic" | C. Ramchandra, Geeta Dutt |
| "Ae Badal Jhoomke Chal" | Mukesh |
The film was the sixteenth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. [6]
On 30 November, Meena Sastri of the journal Thought wrote that the poorly-made film was saved by Madhubala's work: "The incidents connecting the insipid plot are incredibly weak. [...] The main redeeming feature is the heroine's [Madhubala's] appealing beauty and considerable acting talent. This combination helps to carry her through a feeble role." [5] In contrast, Baburao Patel observed that the actress looks ill and her beauty is "destroyed" by pimples. He, however, liked the film. [7]
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