Mehlon Ke Khwab Explained

Mehlon Ke Khwab
Director:Muhafiz Haider[1]
Producer:Madhubala
Madhubala Private Ltd.
Starring:Madhubala
Kishore Kumar
Pradeep Kumar
Music:S. Mohinder
Anand Bakshi (lyricist)
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Mehlon Ke Khwab is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Muhafiz Haider and starring Madhubala, Kishore Kumar and Pradeep Kumar.

One of the three films produced by Madhubala under the banner of Madhubala Private Ltd., Mehlon Ke Khwab revolves around two aspiring actresses who are framed for stealing a precious necklace.[2] [3]

Plot

The film revolves around two girls, Asha (Madhubala) and Bela (Chanchal), who round up a holiday after winning a lottery but end up being framed for stealing a precious necklace.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Mehlon Ke Khwab was composed by S. Mohinder and the lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.

1. "Kamla Razia Ya Miss Mary" – Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor

2. "Ae Jaan-e-Jigar" – Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle

3. "Gar Tum Bura Na Mano" – Asha Bhonsle, Subir Sen

4. "Is Duniya Mein" – Asha Bhonsle, Geeta Dutt

5. "Lo Ji Bujh Gayi Bijli Pyar Ki" – Kishore Kumar

6. "Piyo Piyo Nazar Pilati Hai" – Asha Bhonsle

7. "Ye Hai Jeevan Ki Rail" – Kishore Kumar

Reception

Mehlon Ke Khwab, although critically praised, was unsuccessful at the box office.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228073201/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/mehlon-ke-khwab-2805. live. 28 February 2020. 2020-11-23. Cinestaan.
  2. Web site: Staff. The Dispatch. 2020-02-23. I don't want to be Madhubala, the star. 2020-11-23. The Dispatch. en-US.
  3. Book: Akbar, Katijia. I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House. 2011. 9789381398210. 143.
  4. Book: Deep, Mohan. The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. 1996. Magna Books. en.