Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai | |
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Directed by | Ram Maheshwari |
Written by | Ram Maheshwari |
Story by | Bekal Amritsari |
Produced by | Pannalal Maheshwari |
Starring | Prithviraj Kapoor I. S. Johar Nishi Kohli Vimi Veena Jagdish Raj Som Dutt David Abraham Ramayan Tiwari Suresh |
Cinematography | D. K. Prabhakar |
Edited by | D. N. Pai |
Music by | S. Mohinder |
Production company | kalpanalok |
Distributed by | Shemaroo Entertainment Pvt. Ltd Famous Cine Studios Pvt. Ltd, Tardeo, Mumbai |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Punjabi |
Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai is a 1969 National Award winning Punjabi film directed by Ram Maheshwary, starring Prithviraj Kapoor, I. S. Johar, Nishi, Veena and Vimi. [1] The film is based on a true incident which took place at Golden Temple, Amritsar. [2] The film was awarded the 1970 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi, and National Film Award for Best Music Direction, [2]
The film is set Amritsar in 1947, a devout Sikh and prosperous contracting businessman, Gurmukh Singh (Prithviraj Kapoor), lives with his wife, and younger brother, Prem. Trouble starts when Prem marries Ratan Kaur, as her brother, Sukha, creates differences between two brothers, which eventually lead to the closure of the business. However amidst all the difficult times that come Gurmukh never loses faith and in time, because of his sacrifice and quiet suffering, harmony is established in the family. [2]
Actor/Actress | Role |
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Prithviraj Kapoor | Gurmukh Singh |
Veena | Gurmukh Singh's wife |
I. S. Johar | Sukha |
Nishi | Ratan Kaur |
Vimi | Charanjit Kaur aka Channi |
Jagdish Raj | Inspector |
Som Dutt | Gurmeet Singh |
David Abraham | Doctor |
Ramayan Tiwari | Doctor |
Suresh | Prem Singh |
S. Mohinder composed the music an Verma Malik penned the lyrics while many of the lyrical compositions are taken from the Gurbani (from the Sikh religious text, Guru Granth Sahib). Shabad "Re mann Aiso Karr" and also earned him a 1970 National Film Award for Best Music Direction
Bul Tere Ne Chandigarh De-Asha Bhosle, Mohammad Rafi,Lyrics by Verma Malik
Guran Ik Deh Bujhai-Manna Dey
Prabh Jo Tokhe Laaj Hamari-Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor
Kal Taran Guru Nanak Aaya-Bhai Samund Singh Raagi
Deh Shiva Bar Mohe-Mahendra Kapoor
Bissar Gayi Sab Tat Parayi-Manna Dey
Mittar Pyare Nu Haal-Mohammad Rafi
Hum Maile Tum Ujjal Karte-Manna Dey
Mere Sahiba Mere Sahib-Asha Bhosle
Re Man Aiso Kar Sanyasa-Asha Bhosle
Mitti Dundh Jag Chanan Hoya-Bhai Samund Singh Raagi
Lavan (Har Chouthari Lanv)-S. Mohinder and Bhushan Mehta
Haada Ni Haada Haner Pai Gaya-Shamshad Begum Lyrics by Verma Malik
While the original film was released on 15 April 1969, on the 500th birth anniversary (Guru Nanak Gurpurab) of Sikh Guru Guru Nanak, a digitally-enhanced version is set for release on 27 November 2015, presented by Shemaroo Entertainment and Wave Cinemas. [5] The film is also dubbed in several regional languages, and the first teaser will be unveiled in Mumbai on 17 November at Kapoor family function. Earlier in the months, the film's trailer was launched at the historic Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi. [6] [7]
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Full movie on YouTube |