''Halaku'' is a

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film with

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in the title role playing

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.Villain of Millennium Pran hospitalised
''India Blooms'' The cast also includes Ajit,

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, Shammi,

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in supporting roles.

Plot

Halaku, the powerful emperor of Iran, rules the country wisely and with an iron hand. When he comes upon one of his subjects, Nilofar, he stakes his claim on her and wants her to be his wife, despite his wife opposing his marriage plans. Nilofar, who loves Pervez, refuses to submit to

. He turns his wrath on both Nilofar, Pervez, and his wife. Will Nilofar and Pervez survive the ruthless Halaku?

Cast

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* Ajit as Parvez *

as Nilofar Nadir *

* Raj Mehra * Sunder * Shammi: Navbahar * Veena: Maharani * Niranjan Sharma * Helen as Dancer

Music

# "Use Mil Gayi Nayi Zindagi" -

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# "Aaja Ke Intizar Me, Jane Ko Hai Bahar Bhi" - Lata Mangeshkar,

Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice ...

# "Yeh Chand Yeh Sitare Yeh Sath Teraa Mera" - Lata Mangeshkar # "Aji Chale Aao, Tumhe Aankho Ne Dil Me Bulaya" - Lata Mangeshkar,

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# "Bol Mere Malik Teraa Kya Yahee Hai Insaf" - Lata Mangeshkar # "O Sunta Ja, Dil Ka Nagma Pyar Ki Dhun Par" - Lata Mangeshkar # "Dil Ka Na Karna Aitbar Koi" - Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar # "Teri Duniya Se Jate Hain, Chupaye Dil Me Gam Apna" - Lata Mangeshkar

References

External links

* 1956 films 1950s Hindi-language films Films scored by Shankar–Jaikishan Hulegu Khan Indian musical films 1956 musical films Indian black-and-white films {{1950s-Hindi-film-stub