| Teerandaz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | H. S. Rawail |
| Starring | Ajit Madhubala |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
Release date | 1955 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Teerandaz is a 1955 Indian romance film directed by H. S. Rawail [1] and starring Ajit and Madhubala. [2] [3]
| Teerandaz | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Directed by | H. S. Rawail |
| Starring | Ajit Madhubala |
| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
Release date | 1955 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Teerandaz is a 1955 Indian romance film directed by H. S. Rawail [1] and starring Ajit and Madhubala. [2] [3]
The Story revolves around the life of a Kind-Hearted and brave man living with his family and fells in love with a Princess- A Sweet and simple girl and wanted to marry her. However, he changes his life to a Fearless Archer after noticing the injustice by her Father and revolted against him, and rescues people from danger.
The main cast of the film included: [4] [5]
The songs were composed by C. Ramchandra, the film has 6 songs, all sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Ae Pardanasheen" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Ashqon Mein Dub Dubke" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Badi Bewafa Hai Udti Hawa" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Maine Rakh Di Nishane Pe" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Rehti Nahin Hamesha" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Yeh Haseen Sham" | Lata Mangeshkar |
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