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About the film
Milap (lit. 'The Union') is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Raj Khosla. The film featured Dev Anand and Geeta Bali in the lead roles.
Plot
Rajendra Sayal becomes a millionaire from a poverty-stricken situation with the help of his friend Kalu. Jealous of his sudden elevation in status, a lawyer named Karamchand plots to rob Sayal of all his property. For this reason, he hires Asha to seduce Sayal and make him fall in love with her, but she ends up falling for him. He too reciprocates her feelings, and discovers Karamchand's nefarious schemes. The film ends in a courtroom, where Karamchand stands exposed for his misdeeds. Sayal and Asha happily unite.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Datta Naik, while Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics for the songs. On the album, film critic Vijay Lokapally of The Hindu called Geeta Dutt's rendition of the song "Jaate Ho To Jaao Par Jaaoge Kahaan" as "hummable" while terming the rest as "forgettable".
Reception
Lokapally noted that Anand's "transformation from a naïve character to a sophisticated urban is expectedly breezy." He felt the film "was not the best offering from Raj Khosla".
Key details
| Release year | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Raj Khosla. The |
| Starring | Dev Anand |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milap released?
Milap is a Hindi-language film released in 1955, directed by Raj Khosla. The.
Who directed Milap?
Milap was directed by Raj Khosla. The.
Who stars in Milap?
Milap stars Dev Anand.
What is Milap about?
Milap (lit. 'The Union') is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Raj Khosla.
Where can I watch Milap?
Milap 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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