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| Directed by | S.A. Akbar |
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| Written by | Template:Ubl |
| Produced by | Usman Ali |
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| Edited by | Vitthal Bankar |
| Music by | R. D. Burman
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi
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Chhote Nawab (Template:Translation) is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Mumtaz Ali and directed by S. A. Akbar.[1] Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars Ameeta, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen.[2] It was released in 1961 and was " Hit" at the box office.[3]
Cast
- Ameeta[4] as Roshan
- Mehmood[4] as Chhote Nawab
- Johnny Walker[4] as Captain
- Helen[4] as Miss Sophie
- Minoo Mumtaz[4] as Mehnuma
- Anwar Hussain
- Nazir Hussain
- Achala Sachdev
- Bela Bose[5]
Production
The film was announced in 1961.[6] The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.[7][8][9]
Music
Template:Infobox album The music was composed by R. D. Burman.[10][11] The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema.[12][13] Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs.[14][15] The film has following tracks:[16] Template:Track listing
Reception
Box office
Chhote Nawab was the nineteenth highest-grossing Indian film of 1961.[3]
Critical response
The film is also considered a ”Shakti film” in which dance plays a prominent role in the shaping of female characters.[17]
References
- ↑ Gazette of India, 1961, No. 203 : Directorate of Printing, Government of India : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive, Government of India, Directorate of Printing. Internet Archive(23 December 1961). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Popular Prakashan(2005). ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Chhote Nawab (1961). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ↑ Chhote Nawab (1961): आर.डी. बर्मन और कॉमेडी किंग महमूद का लॉन्च. Mayapuri(10 June 2024). Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ↑ S.D. Burman : the world of his music : Debabarmana, Khageśa, 1940- author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. Internet Archive(26 June 2024). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ Guru Dutt : a life in cinema : Kabir, Nasreen : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. Internet Archive(26 June 2024). Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ↑ Bollywood Sounds: The Cosmopolitan Mediations of Hindi Film Song{{#if:Beaster-Jones|, Beaster-Jones}. Oxford University Press(2014-10-09). ISBN 978-0-19-999347-5
- ↑ Music in Pacific Island cultures: experiencing music, expressing culture: Diettrich, Brian : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. Internet Archive(26 June 2024). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ 10 terrific RD Burman songs – Raga based. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ↑ A tribute: Five rare gems from the early RD Burman. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ↑ Anvīkshā{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(2011)
- ↑ A Journey Down Melody Lane{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Hay House, Inc(1 September 2010). ISBN 978-93-81398-05-0
- ↑ Yesterday's Melodies Today's Memories{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Notion Press(27 December 2018). ISBN 978-1-64429-877-0
- ↑ Chhote Nawab - 01 January 1961 Download | Chhote Nawab - 01 January 1961 Movie Songs Download. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ↑ 'Bad' Women of Bombay Films: Studies in Desire and Anxiety{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Springer Nature(2019-12-06). ISBN 978-3-030-26788-9