Anarkali (1953)
2h 55m
Running Time
January 2, 1953Release Date
Plot.
Based on a popular historical legend, Prince Salim has a passionate love affair with a beautiful, sassy commoner.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Pradeep Kumar
Shehzada Salim
Bina Rai
Nadira
Kuldip Kaur
Ruby Myers
Rani Joda Bai
S.L. Puri
Raja Man Singh
Manmohan Krishna
Parvez
Noor Jehan
Mubarak
Shahenshah Jalaudin Akbar
Nasir Hussain
Story
Ramesh Saigal
Screenplay
Khurshid Ramwala
Hairstylist
M.R. Vijaykar
Set Designer
Hameed Butt
Writer
C. Ramchandra
Music
Marshall Braganza
Cinematography
Mahendra Shah
Production Manager
Details.
Release DateJanuary 2, 1953
Original Nameअनारकली
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 55m
Genres
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Wiki.
Anarkali is a 1953 Indian historical drama film, directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal, and written by Nasir Hussain and Hameed Butt, based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (Salim). As per the legend, Jahangir revolted against his father Akbar over his love for a common girl called Anarkali.
It was the top grossing Hindi film in the year of its release - 1953. On the same theme, Mughal-e-Azam was released in 1960, which turned out to be one of the biggest box office successes in the history of Indian cinema and a major critical success as well. While Anarkali portrayed the story from Anarkali's perspective, Mughal-e-Azam told the story from the perspective of Mughal emperor Akbar.