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Mehlon Ke Khwab

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Mehlon Ke Khwab
Directed byMuhafiz Haider[1]
Produced byMadhubala
Madhubala Private Ltd.
StarringMadhubala
Kishore Kumar
Pradeep Kumar
Music byS. Mohinder
Anand Bakshi (lyricist)
Release date
  • 9 March 1960 (1960-03-09)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Mehlon Ke Khwab (transl. "Dreams of riches") is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Muhafiz Haider and starring Madhubala, Kishore Kumar and Pradeep Kumar.[1]

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

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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

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Soundtrack

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ^ Staff, The Dispatch (23 February 2020). "I don't want to be Madhubala, the star". The Dispatch. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  3. ^ Akbar, Katijia (2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House. p. 143. ISBN 9789381398210.
  4. ^ Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Books.
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