Rukhsana is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar, Meena Kumari in lead roles. The film was directed by R. C. Talwar who was also its writer and producer.
Plot The film is a fantasy drama revolving a kingdom ruled by a fickle-minded king whose daughter Rukhsana falls in love with a rebel. The story progresses with an evil vizer who not only eyes the throne but also the young princess and makes her life a living hell. In the climax the two lovers overcome all the tribulations and unite again.
Cast Meena Kumari Kishore Kumar Shammi Amar Sunder Kumkum Randhir Madan Puri (guest appearance)
Crew Director – R. C. Talwar Producer – R. C. Talwar Story – R.C. Talwar Cinematography – Prakash Malhotra Art Director – Kanu Desai Music – Sajjad Hussain Lyrics – Shakeel Badayuni, Tanveer Naqvi, Khumar Barabankvi Playback Singers – Mubarak Begum, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
Soundtrack The film had five songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Sajjad Hussain. Shakeel Badayuni, Tanveer Naqvi and Khumar Barabankvi penned down the lyrics. Song Singer "Tere Jahan Se Chal Diye Dete Hue Duaen Hum" (Duet) Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle "Ye Char Din Bahar Ke, Hansi Khushi Guzarke" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle "Tera Dard Dil Mein Basa Liya" Lata Mangeshkar "Tumhe Hum Yaad Karte Hai" Asha Bhosle "Din Raat Jafaye Karte Hai" Asha Bhosle "Tere Jahan Se Chal Diye" Asha Bhosle "Dil Ko Lagake Huzoor Hum To Hue Majboor" Asha Bhosle, Mubarak Begum "Husnwalon Se Kabhi Ankh" Mubarak Begum
Reception The film opened to negative reviews with the critics criticising the stereotypical script. However the lead actors Meena Kumari and Kishore Kumar were praised for their respective performances.
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