Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
Guru Dutt produces this Lucknow-set love triangle with Waheeda Rehman exploring romance sacrifice and tehzeeb in a celebrated cult classic film
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Preface — Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960 | Photographic Still
Sadiq, M. (Director), Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960 | Showcard
Sadiq, M. (Director), Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960 | Lobby Card
Irani, Nariman A. (Cinematographer), Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
The 1960 classic Chaudhvin Ka Chand has attained cult status among cinephiles worldwide, particularly as a poignant exploration of love. Set against the backdrop of Lucknow—an idyllic, multicultural and artistic hub with predominantly Islamic roots—the film beautifully captures the essence of romance, sacrifice, and tehzeeb (refinement). While it is often placed alongside Guru Dutt's other monumental works like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand stands out for its emotional depth and cultural richness. The film delves into the delicate love triangle between two friends, Aslam (Guru Dutt) and Nawab (Rehman), who unknowingly fall in love with the same woman, Jameela (Waheeda Rehman). This exploration of love and loss is made even more compelling by Ravi's unforgettable music, which plays a central role in expressing the characters' emotional turmoil. The cinematography by...
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चौदहवीं का चाँद (1960) दुनियाभर के सिनेप्रेमियों के बीच मोहब्बत के बेमिसाल अफ़साने के रूप में खास जगह बना चुकी है। लखनऊ की नवाबी मुस्लिम पृष्ठभूमि में बुनी इस फ़िल्म की कहानी एक ऐसे समय और एक ऐसे शहर की बात करती है जो कला और बहुरंगी संस्कृति का केंद्र है। यह फ़िल्म रोमांस के साथ-साथ लखनवी तहज़ीब की कहानी भी है। हालांकि अक्सर इसे इसके पहले और बाद में निर्मित गुरु दत्त की दूसरी दो यादगार फ़िल्मों कागज़ के फूल (1959) साहिब बीबी और गुलाम (1962) के साथ रखकर देखा जाता है, लेकिन चौदहवीं का चाँद अपनी भावनात्मक गहराई और सांस्कृतिक धरोहर के चलते अलग से महत्व रखती है। फ़िल्म की कहानी ऐसे दो दोस्तों असलम (गुरु दत्त) और नवाब (रहमान) के बीच के नाज़ुक रिश्ते को दिखाती है, जिन्हें अनजाने में एक ही लड़की जमीला (वहीदा रहमान) से प्यार हो गया है। प्यार और बलिदान से रचे गए इस भावुक प्रेम त्रिकोण को संगीतकार रवि का अविस्मरणीय संगीत कहीं अधिक सम्मोहक बना देता है। यह इस फ़िल्म का संगीत ही है जो किरदारों की भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल को सबसे बेहतर तरीके से अभिव्यक्त करता है। नरीमन ईरानी की बेहतरीन सिनेमैटोग्राफी वहीदा रहमान की अलौकिक खूबसूरती को फ़िल्माने में चार चाँद लगाती है और फ़िल्म के सम्मोहन में इसकी एक...
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Body of Work
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
Synopsis Set in muslim Lucknow, this is the story of three friends, the rich Nawab, Aslam and Shaida. In a bazaar one day, the Nawab catches a glimpse of Jamila's face and falls in love with her. At a party, he gets hold of a torn piece of Jamila's veil and gives it to a maidservant to trace the identity of its owner. But the girls at the party have exchanged their veils and the wrong girl is identified. In the meantime , the Nawab's ailing mother chooses a bride for her son but he refuses to marry her, and persuades Aslam to marry her instead. The woman turns out to be Jamila. Later, when Aslam realises that the Nawab is in love with his wife, he pretends to tire of her, hoping that she will demand a divorce and be free to marry the Nawab. The Nawab learns of Aslam's attempted sacrifice and in tradition of male friendships on the screen, the Nawab chooses to die for his friend...
Art Director
Biren Naug
Assistant Directors
A. Moid,
Azhar,
Govind
Banner
Guru Dutt Films Combine
Choreographer
B. Sohanlal
Cinematographer
Nariman A. Irani
Costume Designer
Bhanu Athaiya
Dialogue Writer
Tabish Sultanpuri,
Saghir Usmani
Director
M. Sadiq
Editing
Y.G. Chawhan
Lead Cast
Guru Dutt,
Minoo Mumtaz,
Waheeda Rehman,
Tun Tun,
Johnny Walker,
Rehman
Lead Cast Rest
Shakila
Lyricist
Shakeel Badayuni
Music Director
Bombay Ravi
Producer
Guru Dutt
Re recording
Minoo Katrak
Screenplay Writer
Saghir Usmani
Song Recording and Background Music by
Minoo Katrak
Story Writer
Saghir Usmani
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