Sohni Mahiwal (1958 film)

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Sohni Mahiwal
Sohni Mahiwal 1958.jpg
Poster
Directed by Raja Nawathe
Written bySardar Jafri
Based on Sohni Mahiwal
Produced byJ. N. Choudhary
Starring Bharat Bhushan
Nimmi
Om Prakash
Edited byG.G.Mavekar
Music by Naushad
Release date
  • 31 October 1958 (1958-10-31)
Country India
LanguageHindi

Sohni Mahiwal is a 1958 Indian Hindi-language historical romance film directed by Raja Nawathe and produced by J. N. Choudhary. The film stars Bharat Bhushan, Nimmi and Om Prakash in lead roles. The film's music is composed by Naushad. It is based on the tragic romance of Sohni Mahiwal. [1]

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Cast

Soundtrack

Sohni Mahiwal
Soundtrack album by
Released1958
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Naushad chronology
Mother India
(1957)
Sohni Mahiwal
(1958)
Kohinoor
(1960)

The score and soundtrack for the movie was composed by Naushad, with lyrics penned by Shakeel Badayuni. The soundtrack consists of 13 songs, featuring vocals by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and Mahendra Kapoor.

#SongSinger
1"Mahiwal's Call-Music" Mohammed Rafi
2"Title Music" Mahendra Kapoor
3"Panghat Pe Najariya Lad Gayi" Lata Mangeshkar
4"Teri Mehfil Tera Jalva"Mohammed Rafi
5"Tumhare Sang Main Bhi Chaloongi"Lata Mangeshkar
6"Aanewale Ko Aana Hoga"Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
7"Duniya Hai Isika Naam"Mohammed Rafi
8"Ae Mere Malik Mere Parwardigar"Lata Mangeshkar
9"Mera Bichhda Yaar Mila De"Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
10"Id Ka Din Tere Bina Hai Pheeka"Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
11"Aaj Galiyon Mein Teri Aaya Hai"Mohammed Rafi
12"Milti Hai Bheekh Maula"Lata Mangeshkar
13"Chand Chhupa Aur Tare Doobe"Mahendra Kapoor

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References

  1. "Sohni the beautiful". The Nation. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2021.