Description
Original 1962 Indian poster, used, folded (76 x 102 cm)
Son of India is a Bollywood film of 1962. The film was written and directed by the leading Director of those days- Mehboob Khan. The film had the leading cast including Kamaljit, Simi Garewal, Sajid Khan, Jayant and Kumkum. The music of this film is by Naushad and the lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni. The movie is still remembered for its melodious music even after such a long span of time. One of the patriotic songs especially for the children- “Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon Desh Ka Sipahi Hoon” became quite popular. The film was a box office bomb.
Cast
Kamaljit as Kishore
Simi Garewal as Lalita
Sajid Khan
Kumkum as Kamla
Jayant as Jung ‘JB’ Bahadur
Ruby Mayers as Paro
Kanhaiyalal as Paro’s father
Tun Tun as Gopal’s foster mother
Durga Khote as Head Nun
Murad as Judge
Mukri
Bakhtawar Singh
Kumar
Lilian
Box Office
With a net collection of ₹60 lakh, the film was declared a “Flop” by Box Office India.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for the movie was composed by Naushad and lyrics penned by Shakeel Badayuni. The soundtrack consists of 9 songs, featuring vocals by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt and Shanthi Mathur.
All lyrics are written by Shakeel Badayuni; all music is composed by Naushad.
Soundtrack album by Naushad
Released: 31 December 1962
Songs
No. Title Playback Length
1. “Aaj Chhedo Mohabbat Ki” Lata Mangeshkar 3:57
2. “Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar” Shanti Mathur 3:58
3. “Chal Diye Peeke Gham” Lata Mangeshkar 3:05
4. “Dil Todne Wale” Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi 4:28
5. “Diya Na Bujhe Ri Aaj” Lata Mangeshkar, Chorus 3:14
6. “Insan Tha Pehle Bandar” Shanti Mathur 2:47
7. “Mujhe Huzoor Tum Se” Geeta Dutt 2:18
8. “Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon” Shanti Mathur, Chorus 4:13
9. “Zindagi Aaj Mere Naam” Mohammed Rafi 3:48
Directed by Mehboob Khan
Produced by Mehboob Khan
Written by Mehboob Khan
Starring Kamaljit, Simi Garewal, Sajid Khan,Kumkum, Jayant
Music by Naushad
Release date: 1962
Country: India
Language: Hindi
