Mahal

film by Amrohi [1949]

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Madhubala

  • Madhubala
    In Madhubala

    …in the supernatural suspense drama Mahal (1949), in which she acted opposite Ashok Kumar, made her a star.

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Mangeshkar

  • Queen of melody
    In Lata Mangeshkar: Career

    …success of such films as Mahal (1949; “Palace”), Barsaat (1949; “Rain”), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978; “Truth God Beauty”), and Maine Pyar Kiya (1989; “I Have Loved”). Notable among her concert performances was her soulful rendition of Kavi Pradeep and C. Ramachandra’s patriotic song “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo” in 1963,…

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