Naunihal is a 1967

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-language

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...

directed by Raj Marbros starring

Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala; 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was an Indian actor. Considered as one of the greatest actors of Indian Cinema, he is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters. ...

Balraj Sahni Balraj Sahni (born Yudhishthir Sahni; 1 May 1913 – 13 April 1973) was an Indian film and stage actor, who is best known for (1946), '' Do Bigha Zameen'' (1953), '' Chhoti Bahen'' (1959), '' Kabuliwala'' (1961), Waqt (1965) and '' Garm Hava'' ...

and Indrani Mukherjee in lead roles. The film's music was composed by

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, with lyrics by

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, including the song "Meri Aawaz Suno Pyar ka Raaz Suno" (Hear my voice, hear the secret of love) sung by

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. According to film and music expert Rajesh Subramanian singer Mohammed Rafi charged a token rupees three hundred for the song Meri awaaz suno. song is picturized over the funeral procession of Prime Minister of India,

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Plot

The film is about orphan, Raju, who is adopted by the Principal of New Era High School in

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. Later, when the growing child discovers he has no relatives, he is consoled by saying, he has a relative in Chacha Nehru, that is

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, the Prime Minister of India, thus begins his relationship with Nehru.

Cast

as Rakesh *

as Principal * Indrani Mukherjee as Uma *

Harindranath Chattopadhyay Harindranath Chattopadhyay (2 April 1898 – 23 June 1990) was an Indian English poet, dramatist, actor, musician and a member of the 1st Lok Sabha from Vijayawada constituency. He was the younger brother of Sarojini Naid ...

as Deranged male in Bombay *

Jagdeep Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (19 March 1939 – 8 July 2020), better known by his stage name Jagdeep, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in more than 400 films. He played Soorma Bhopali in ''Sholay'' (1975), Machchar in '' Purana Mandi ...

as Kavi * Asit Sen as School-teacher * Madhavi as Kavita * Master Babloo as Raju/Bhikhu *

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as Rakesh's dad *

Abhi Bhattacharya Abhi Bhattacharya (20 November 1921 – 11 August 1993) was an Indian actor of Hindi and Bengali cinema, who is most remembered for his roles in films of the 1950s and the 1960s, such as '' Yatrik'' (1952), ''Jagriti'' (1954), '' Anuradha'' (1 ...

as Kind-hearted Delhi resident * Gopal Raj Bhutani *

Laxmi Chhaya Laxmi Chhaya (7 January 1948 – 9 May 2004) was an Indian actress, dancer and teacher, who was known for her distinctive character roles and appearances in Hindi films. Following a series of roles as a child actor, Chhaya earned recognition ...

as Dancer / Singer * Manmohan as Ustad Mansharam *

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as Biloo

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by

with lyrics by

. * "Meri Aawaz Suno Pyar ka Raaz Suno" -

* "Tumhari Zulf Ke Saye Me Shaam Kar Lunga " - Mohammad Rafi * "Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Ja Aaj Pighalanaa Hoga" -

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar (; born Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 6 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. He ...

* "Ha Ha Ha Ha Chhutti Aa Gayi" - Kamal Barot, Krishna Kalle * "Na Re Na Re Babu, Na Re Na Re Baba" -

Usha Mangeshkar Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian singer who has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odia and Assamese songs. She is the youngest among four Mangeshkar sisters, after Lata Mangeshkar, Meena ...

, Lata Mangeshkar *"Gore Galon Ki Bhi Le Lo" - Usha Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle * "Rin Rin Tin Tin, Kitna Pyara Pyara Mausam Kitna Pyaara Din" - Krishna Kalle * "Roop Ke Pujaariyo, Husn Ke Bhikaariyon" - Usha Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar

References

External links

* Indian children's films 1967 films Films about orphans Films scored by Madan Mohan 1960s Hindi-language films Cultural depictions of Jawaharlal Nehru {{1960s-Hindi-film-stub