''Naya Zamana'' () is a 1971 Indian

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-language film produced and directed by Pramod Chakrovorty. The film stars included

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, Lalita Pawar and

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. The music is by

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. It was written by

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, who also wrote ''

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Plot

Anoop is a struggling writer. One day he meets with wealthy and beautiful Seema and both fall in love. When Seema's brother Rajan Choudhury finds out, he is angered and forbids Seema to see Anoop again. On the other hand Anoop's sister, Rekha, and Rajan's brother-in-law Mahesh have also fallen in love with each other. This angers Rajan even more and he turns Mahesh out of his house. Rajan finds out that Anoop has authored a book called "Naya Zamana", and decides to publish it and sell it under his name. Anoop and Seema find out when the book hits the stalls and is a big hit. Rajan is unapologetic. Rajan then tries to evict the poor people living in small tenements with Anoop and his mother, but Anoop and Seema intervene, and as a result Rajan orders the tenements to be burnt secretly by his henchman Sitaram. Anoop is blamed for the destruction and arrested by the police. Seema's dad, Sachin Choudhury forbids Seema to see Anoop anymore as well as stay away from the poor people's lives. Seema will now have to choose between her lover and her father.

Cast

as Anoop *

as Seema Choudhury *

as Sachin Choudhury *

as Mahesh *

as Rekha *

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as Anoop's mom *

as Rajendranath Choudhury / Rajan *

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as Asha *

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as Ashok *

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as Lilly *

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as Sitaram * Dhumal as Dharamdas *

Raj Mehra Raj Mehra (born 20 May 1913 – 10 April 1993) was an Indian character artist and film actor in Hindi language films, especially known for his role as a father of leading actors. During his career, he worked in over 300 Hindi films. Some of hi ...

as IGP Anand Mohan *

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as Pandit *

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as Guddi (as Guddi)

Music

All lyrics were written by

Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist 4 times during his career. He wrote over 6000 film songs in more than 300 films. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Pr ...

. #"Duniyaa O Duniyaa, Teraa Javaab Nahin" -

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#"Wah Re Naujawan Aajkal Ke, Rang Roop Apna Badal Ke" - Kishore Kumar #"Raamaa Raamaa Gajab Hui Gavaa Re" -

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#"Naya Zamana Aayega, Kitne Din Yu Dil Tarsenge" - Lata Mangeshkar #"Das Gayi Chuhi, Raina Kajrari Mai HaariKya Karu Jaanu Na, O Champa O Chameli" - Lata Mangeshkar #"Aaya Mai Laya Chalta Phirta Hotel, Garma Garma Garam Pakode" -

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#"Choro Ko Saare Nazar Aate Hai Chor" - Lata Mangeshkar

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* Films scored by S. D. Burman 1981 films 1980s Hindi-language films Hindi remakes of Bengali films Films directed by Pramod Chakravorty {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub