Uran Khatola (film) explained

Uran Khatola
Director:S. U. Sunny
Producer:Naushad
Starring:Dilip Kumar
Nimmi
Jeevan
Music:Naushad
Cinematography:Jal Mistry
Editing:Vasant Borkar
Studio:Sunny Art Productions
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Uran Khatola is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language romantic-drama film produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny.

The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music was composed by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni.[1] [2]

Madhubala was initially offered the film, but she refused due to her fluctuating health.[3]

It was dubbed into Tamil and released as Vaanaratham and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan.[4]

Plot

Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, and in order to continue to stay there, he must first obtain permission from the Raj Rani, the ultimate ruler. He meets with her and she finds him attractive and charming, and invites him to stay with her at her palace and sing for him, which he does. Kashi and Soni have given their hearts to each other, they meet secretly, with Soni disguised as a man, Shibu. The rest of the story follows how both Soni and Raj Rani try to make Kashi their own.

Cast

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Music

Uran Khatola
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Naushad
Released:1954
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Prev Title:Shabaab
Prev Year:1954
Year:1955
Next Title:Mother India
Next Year:1957

The film's music was composed by Naushad.[2] Vocalists were Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uran Khatola (film). MuVyz.com website. 9 October 2023. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608173654/https://muvyz.com/moviepage/ut750359. 8 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Uran Khatola (film). dead. 10 September 2011. 9 October 2023. Upperstall.com website. https://web.archive.org/web/20110910080815/http://www.upperstall.com/films/1955/udan-khatola.
  3. Web site: ADMINISTRATOR. The unknown side of Madhubala. 2021-05-21. Active India. 21 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170821051759/http://activeindiatv.com/entertainment/27981-the-unknown-side-of-madhubala. dead.
  4. Book: Film News Anandan

    . Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru. History of Landmark Tamil Films. Sivakami Publishers. Film News Anandan. Film News Anandan. 23 October 2004. Chennai. Tamil. https://archive.today/20170527020839/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1956-cinedetails31.asp. 27 May 2017. 27 May 2017. dead. dmy-all.