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About the film
Mela (transl. The Fair) is a 1948 Indian Hindi-language romantic tragedy film. It was produced by and directed by S.U. Sunny for Wadia Movietone. It starred Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Jeevan, Rehman and Nur Jehan. The film's music was composed by Naushad. Mukesh gave playback for Dilip in this film and one of the "Mukesh hits" was "Gaye Ja Geet Milan Ke". Mohammed Rafi's voice was used just once, for the popular song "Ye Zindagi Ke Mele", set in a fairground and picturised on a wandering mendicant at the start of the film. The lyrics of the songs were written by Shakeel Badayuni with story and dialogue by Azam Bazidpuri.
The musical film, set in a village milieu, was a tragic love story involving Manju and Mohan. Manju is married off to a seventy-year-old man, who declares that he didn't realise he was being married to someone so young. After the husband's death, the lovers meet and Manju dies accidentally. Mohan is convicted for her murder, and after spending twenty years in jail, he too falls off the cliff and dies when he follows Manju's spirit.
Cast and crew
Mela was directed by S.U. Sunny and written by Shakeel Badayuni, and released in 1948.
The film features Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Aamir Khan, Nur Jehan in its principal cast.
Key details
| Release year | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | S.U. Sunny |
| Writer | Shakeel Badayuni |
| Starring | Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Aamir Khan, Nur Jehan |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mela released?
Mela is a Hindi-language film released in 1948, directed by S.U. Sunny.
Who directed Mela?
Mela was directed by S.U. Sunny, with the screenplay by Shakeel Badayuni.
Who stars in Mela?
Mela stars Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Aamir Khan, Nur Jehan.
What is Mela about?
Mela (transl. The Fair) is a 1948 Indian Hindi-language romantic tragedy film.
Where can I watch Mela?
Mela 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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