Nagin (1954)

Lovers from two warring snake-charming tribes face life-threatening challenges.

Director:

Nandlal Jaswantlal

Writers:

Bijon Bhattacharya (story), Hameed Butt (screenplay),

Stars:

Vyjayanthimala, Pradeep Kumar, Jeevan

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Vyjayanthimala	...	Mala
Pradeep Kumar	...	Sanatan
Jeevan	...	Prabir
Mubarak	...	Bhopal - The Nagi Chieftan
S.L. Puri
Ram Avtar	...	(as Ramavtar)
Krishna Kumari
Kamal
Ruby Mayer	...	Mala's Mother (as Sulochana)
I.S. Johar

Storyline

After one male from their tribe is injured, angered Ragis decide to confront the rival snake-charming tribe of Nagis. Angered by this, Mala, the daughter of Sardar Bhopal, decides to kill the son, Sanatan, of the Ragi's Sardar - but she ends up being rescued by him and both fall in love - much to the chagrin of her father who wants her to wed Kaan Khajur Prabir - and forbids her to even see Sanatan. The latter sneaks into their tribe to meet her and on one such occasion is caught, severely beaten and left for dead. The Ragis find him, bring him back home, and confront the Nagis. Afraid that his daughter may elope with Sanatan, Bhopal and Prabir take her to the city where they hope to compel her to marry the latter. Sanatan follows and through his Been (flute) manages to locate Mala - but their reunion may never materialize - as Bhopal has prepared an elaborate plan to do away with Sanatan once and for all - and aiding him wholeheartedly is not only Prabir but also a venomous snake.

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Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

1954 (India)

Filming Locations:

Filmistan Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmistan, Sasadhar Mukherjee Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (partial) (Gevacolor) Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Love Aaj Kal (2009)

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Soundtracks

"O ZIndagi Ke Dene Wale"
Sung by Hemanta Mukherjee (as Hemant Kumar) & Chorus
Music composed by Hemanta Mukherjee (as Hemant Kumar)
Lyrics by Rajendra Krishan

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