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Chhote Nawab
1961 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chhote Nawab (transl. Little Master) is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Mumtaz Ali and directed by S. A. Akbar.[3] Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars Ameeta, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen.[4] It was released in 1961 and performed average at the box office.[2]
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Cast
- Ameeta[5] as Roshan
- Mehmood[5] as Chhote Nawab
- Johnny Walker[5] as Captain
- Helen[5] as Miss Sophie
- Minoo Mumtaz[5] as Mehnuma
- Anwar Hussain
- Nazir Hussain
- Achala Sachdev
- Bela Bose[6]
Production
The film was announced in 1961.[7] The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.[8][9][10]
Music
The music was composed by R. D. Burman.[12][13] The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema.[14][15] Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs.[16][17] The film has following tracks:[18]
Reception
Box office
Chhote Nawab was the nineteenth highest-grossing Indian film of 1961.[2]
Critical response
The film is also considered a ”Shakti film” in which dance plays a prominent role in the shaping of female characters.[19]
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