Nanha Shikari

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Nanha Shikari
Directed by R L Desai
Written by Shomu Mukherjee
Produced by Shomu Mukherjee
Starring Deb Mukherjee
Tanuja
Music by Bappi Lahiri
Release date
  • 16 April 1973 (1973-04-16)
Country India
LanguageHindi

Nanha Shikari is a 1973 Hindi family musical drama film starring Deb Mukherjee and Tanuja in pivotal roles. It is directed by Tanuja's husband Shomu Mukherjee. [1] The film was debut for music director Bappi Lahiri [2]

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Cast

Music

The music of the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics were by Yogesh, S. H. Bihari and Gorukh Kanpuri. The songs were sung by Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Mukesh and Sushma Shrestha.

SongSinger
"Nanha Shikari" Kishore Kumar
"Tu Meri Manzil, Main To Raahi Hoon Sanam" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Mushkil Jeena Hai Yahan" Asha Bhosle
"Tu Hi Mera Chanda, Tu Hi Tara" Mukesh, Sushma Shrestha

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References

  1. "Nanha Shikari Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. January 1973.
  2. "Bappi Lahiri No More: The Disco King of India who was known for his fascination for gold".