Aasman Mahal (1965) was a poignant family drama film directed by K. A. Abbas, produced under the "Naya Sansar" banner. The story, penned by Abbas, features cinematography by Ramchandra and a script and dialogues by Inder Raj Anand. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor in a highly acclaimed role as an impoverished Nawab, praised for its authenticity. Dilip Raj, the son of P. Jairaj, plays the hero, following his previous role in Shehar Aur Sapna (1963). The film also features Surekha, David, Nana Palsikar, and Anwar Hussain in supporting roles. The plot centers around a Nawab who, despite having lost his wealth, stubbornly clings to the trappings of his former grandeur, continuing to live in a manner befitting his aristocratic past. His son, on the other hand, vehemently opposes this unrealistic lifestyle. Aasman Mahal draws comparisons to works like Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, Lampedusa's The Leopard, and Premchand's Shatranj Ke Khilari—all stories of a decaying aristocracy. Akin to Satyajit Ray’s Jalshaghar, the film explores the theme of aging men desperately holding onto a glorious past that they can no longer afford, with their fading heritage symbolized by their deteriorating circumstances. Notably, Aasman Mahal was one of the first films to be "shot on location without sets," earning a place in the Limca Book of Records. Filming took place entirely in Hyderabad, enhancing the film's sense of realism. Prithviraj Kapoor’s powerful performance earned him a special honor at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film’s music, composed by J. P. Kaushik, includes the introspective and philosophical song Main Aahein Bhar Nahin Sakta, written by Ali Sardar Jafri and Majaz Lakhnawi, and performed by Vijaya Majumdar, Mahendra Kapoor, Geeta Dutt, and Madhukar.