Anarkali - FT.17504 – (Condition 85-90%) - 78 RPM

Shahenshah Jalaudin Akbar is the grandson of Babbar, and the son of Humayun. He is known to have ruled over Hindustan with a humane and just heart. He knew in order to garner the support of the Hindus, he must treat them sensitively, allow them to worship freely, and in order to maintain this peace, he married Jodabai, a Hindu Rajput, the sister of Raja Man Singh. Through this marriage they became the proud parents of Shehzada Salim. Akbar first met Nadira in the Anar garden, while she was awaiting the arrival of her lover. So pleased he was with her that he wanted to reward her, but she only asked for an Anar, so he ended up bestowing her with the name of 'Anarkali'. He met her the second time when she was able to revive Salim, who was seriously wounded in a war in Kabul. Once again Akbar was pleased with her, wanted to reward her, but again she turned him down. The third time she ended up annoying Akbar when she sang and danced in his court under the influence of alcohol...

Record Details

Title

Anarkali - FT.17504 

Star Cast

Pradeep Kumar, Bina Rai, Kuldip Kaur, Ruby Mayer, S.L. Puri, Manmohan Krishna, Noor Jehan & Mubarak

Singer

Lata Mangeshkar & Hemant Kumar

Director

Nandlal Jaswantlal

Producer

Filmistan

Music

C. Ramchandra

Lyrics

Shailendra & Rajinder Krishan 

Releasing Year

1953

Genre

Original Soundtrack

Language

Hindi

Label

Twin

Made In

India

Manufacture

The Gramophone Company Limited

Serial No

FT.17504

Side One

• Dua Kar Gham - E - Dil

Lata Mangeshkar

Side Two

• Jaag Dard - E - Ishq Jaag

Lata Mangeshkar & Hemant Kumar

Specification

Size

10 Inches

Speed

78 RPM

Record Condition

85-90%

Cover Condition

Excellent