Taj Mahal (1963 film) explained

Taj Mahal
Director:M. Sadiq
Producer:A.K. Nadiadwala
Starring:Pradeep Kumar
Bina Rai
Veena
Rehman
Jeevan
Jabeen Jalil
Cinematography:G. Balakrishna
Editing:Moosa Mansoor
Distributor:Video Sound
Runtime:145 minutes
Language:Hindi

Taj Mahal is a 1963 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance and as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj Mahal was a commercial hit, but is remembered mostly for its Filmfare award-winning music.[1] [2] [3]

Plot

It was at the Meena Bazar that Shehzada Khurram (Pradeep Kumar) first laid eyes on Arjumand Banu (Bina Rai) . When their eyes met, it was love at first sight for both of them. When Queen Noor Jehan, one of the wives of Shahenshah Jehangir (Rehman), finds out she is enraged, as she wants Khurram to marry her daughter, Ladli Banu, even though Arjumand is her niece. She plots to hold Arjumand as a prisoner in her palace, but in vain; then she attempts to have Khurram sent away to battle - again in vain, as Khurram returns triumphant, and is named 'Shah Jehan'. Then she has her step-son, Saifuddin, arrange to kill Khurram - again in vain. Khurram gets stabbed but with Arjuman's help he recovers, returns home, but does not tell his father, fearing for his health. When Jehangir hears of Arjumand's assistance, he gladly arranges their marriage, while Saifuddin ends up marrying Ladli. Then Khurram is sent away to another kingdom, leaving Noor Jehan to plot against him. When Jehangir falls ill, she takes over the reins, has Khurram declared an intruder and sends her armies to bring him in or alternatively his two sons. Watch as events unfold, which will ultimately lead to the building of one of the seven wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal.

Cast

Music

The movie's musical score is by Roshan,[1] [2] lyrics are by Sahir Ludhianvi and most of the songs are performed by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar.

Track list

Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Remembering music director Roshan . Pran Neville. 5 January 2018. The Hindu newspaper. 30 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230614021125/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-music-director-roshan/article22368074.ece. dead. 14 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me . https://web.archive.org/web/20191109184541/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/jan/14/3786/rajesh-roshan-jo-wada-kiya-wo-still-haunts-me . live . 9 November 2019 . Sonal Pandya . 14 January 2017 . Cinestaan.com website. 9 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Taj Mahal (1963 film). dead. Cinemaazi.com website. 7 December 2023. 30 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207125452/https://www.cinemaazi.com/film/taj-mahal.
  4. https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners Filmfare Awards (scroll down to the year 1964)