''Chhote Nawab'' () is a 1961 Indian

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film written by

Mumtaz Ali Mumtaz Ali (29 September 1902 – 7 February 1975) was an Indian dancer and character actor in Hindi cinema from the 1940s to 1970s. He was the father of Indian actor Mehmood. He also had his own dance troupe "Mumtaz Ali Nites" which perform ...

and directed by S. A. Akbar. Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars

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, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen. It was released in 1961 and performed average at the box office.

Cast

as Roshan * Mehmood as Chhote Nawab * Johnny Walker as Captain * Helen as Miss Sophie * Minoo Mumtaz as Mehnuma * Anwar Hussain *

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Production

The film was announced in 1961. The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.

Music

The music was composed by R. D. Burman. The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema. Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs. The film has following tracks:

Reception

Box office

''Chhote Nawab'' was the nineteenth highest-grossing Indian film of 1961.

Critical response

The film is also considered a ”Shakti film” in which dance plays a prominent role in the shaping of female characters.

References

External links

* {{Portal bar, India, Film 1961 films 1960s Hindi-language films 1960s Indian films Films scored by R. D. Burman