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About the film
Manzil (lit. 'Destination') is a 1960 Bollywood film directed by Mandi Burman. It stars Dev Anand and Nutan, Krishan Dhawan, Achala Sachdev and K.N. Singh. Boxofficeindia.com declared it an "average" grosser.
Plot
Set in Simla in 1929, Rajkumar Mehta, or Raju as he is lovingly called, has just returned from England. He meets his childhood friend Pushpa, and tells her about the situation at home. Raju's father Mehta wanted him to continue with the family business, but Raju ended up learning music instead. This leads to constant tiffs between the two, as Mehta considers music a profession for beggars. Raju doesn't show it, but he is in love with Pushpa, and she loves him back. More trouble stirs when Captain Prem Nath expresses his will to marry Pushpa.
Raju and Pushpa go to a bar one night, and meet the Captain there. The Captain doesn't recognize Raju, and Raju starts playing on the piano, evidently jealous. Pushpa somehow convinces the Captain to go away, and the two sing Aye Kash Chalte Milke. A few days later, when the Captain comes visiting, (Pushpa is staying in Raju's house), he recognizes Raju, and says that when he saw him play the piano at the bar, he thought Raju was the bandmaster. Mehta hears this and is enraged. A few hours later, Raju comes out of his room, only to see his piano being thrown out. In a fit of rage, Raju leaves the house for Bombay.
Pushpa tries to convince him not to go, but Raju leaves anyway, and promises to take her along when he becomes successful. In Bombay, Raju struggles to find accommodation, and a tourist guide he meets ends up robbing him. Thankfully, the paan-seller offers him a room, and a wealthy prostitute Titlibai comes looking for Raju. She takes him to her house, impressed by his performance, and tries to woo him. Raju slowly starts to find success, but resists Titlibai's advances towards him. Embittered, Titlibai destroys the letters between Raju and Pushpa.
Music
The music was composed by S.D. Burman. The lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Key details
| Release year | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Mandi Burman. It |
| Starring | Dev Anand, Krishan Dhawan, Achala Sachdev |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manzil released?
Manzil is a Hindi-language film released in 1960, directed by Mandi Burman. It.
Who directed Manzil?
Manzil was directed by Mandi Burman. It.
Who stars in Manzil?
Manzil stars Dev Anand, Krishan Dhawan, Achala Sachdev.
What is Manzil about?
Manzil (lit. 'Destination') is a 1960 Bollywood film directed by Mandi Burman.
Where can I watch Manzil?
Manzil may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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