Parai Aag
| Parai Aag | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Najam Naqvi |
| Produced by | M. K. Ahmad Great India Pictures |
| Starring | Munawar Sultana Madhubala |
| Music by | Ghulam Mohammed |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Parai Aag is a 1948 Indian Hindi-language film, produced by M. K. Ahmad under the banner of Great India Pictures, and directed by Najam Naqvi.[1] It stars Munawar Sultana and Madhubala. The soundtrack features songs composed by Ghulam Mohammed, with lyrics by Tanvir Naqvi.[1]
Parai Aag was one of the earliest films featuring Madhubala, before she became a star with Mahal (1949).[2][3]
Cast
[edit]According to Asian Film Directory And Whos Who (1952):[4]
- Munawar Sultana
- Madhubala
- Ulhas
- Sheri
- W. M. Khan
- A. Shah
- Ziloo Bai
- Khalil
Production
[edit]The production of Parai Aag reportedly began in February 1948.[5]
The film's distribution rights for Pakistan were acquired by Mis. Evershine Pictures of Lahore.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music of the film was composed by Ghulam Mohammed, with lyrics penned by Tanvir Naqvi and Akhtar ul Iman.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Man Geet Suhane Gaye Kyon" | Tanveer Naqvi | Zohrabai Ambalewali |
| 2 | "Kuch Bhi Na Kaha Aur Keh Bhi Gaye" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 3 | "Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahata Hai" | Tanveer Naqvi | Mohammed Rafi |
| 4 | "Kaun Tere Man Bhaya Kisne Hai Tumko Apnaya" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 5 | "Tohe Kaise Dikhaoon Dil Cheer Ke" | Akhtar ul Iman | Zohrabai, Naseem Akhtar |
| 6 | "Bhool Ja Vo Pyaar Ke Rangeen Fasane Bhool Ja" | Tanveer Naqvi | Hameeda Bano |
| 7 | "Kisse Kahen Ki Kaun Hamare Chale Gaye" | Tanveer Naqvi | Zohrabai |
| 8 | "Ae Dil Jahaan Mein Tera Thikana Koi Nahin" | Akhtar ul Iman | Zohrabai |
Reception
[edit]Parai Aag was released on 20 August 1948 in Lamington Talkies.
A contemporary review by Baburao Patel described the film as "tolerably entertaining" but logically flawed. While praising Madhubala's and A. Shah's performances, and the "witty" dialogue of the first half, the critic panned the casting of Ulhas and the repetitive nature of the film's later social messaging.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Sain, Raaj Kumar Bothra, Ranjan (31 January 2022). Ghulam Mohammed: The Unsung Melodist. Notion Press. p. 1945. ISBN 979-8-88546-805-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Patel, Bhaichand (2012). Bollywood's Top 20 Superstars of Indian Cinema. Penguin Books India. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-670-08572-9.
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.
- ↑ V. Doraiswamy (3 May 1952). Asian Film Directory And Whos Who 1952. p. 194.
- 1 2 Patel, Baburao (1 February 1948). "Pictures in Making". Filmindia. p. 72. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Patel, Baburao (1 October 1948). "One More Picture of Mistaken Identity!". Filmindia. p. 53. Retrieved 7 May 2026.