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Na Kajare Ki Dhar (ना कजरे की धार) (Part – 2)
— Sadhana Sargam
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Na Kajare Ki Tasveer Teri (ना कजरे की तस्वीर तेरी)
— Pankaj Udhas
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Main Cheez Badi Hoon Mast Mast (मैं चीज़ बड़ी हूँ मस्त मस्त)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Dil Har Koi Deta Hain (दिल हर कोई देता हैं)
— Alka Yagnik
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Ae Kash Kahi Aisa Hota (ऐ काश कही ऐसा होता)
— Kumar Sanu
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Subah Se Lekar Shaam Tak (सुबह से लेकर शाम तक)
— Sadhana Sargam
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Na Kajre Ki Dhar (ना कजरे की धार)
— Pankaj Udhas
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Tip Tip Barsa Paani (टिप टिप बरसा पानी)
— Alka Yagnik
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Tu Chiz Badi Hai Mast Mast (तू चीज़ बड़ी है मस्त मस्त)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Kya Sochta Hai Ae Dil (क्या सोचता हैं ऐ दिल)
— Anuradha Paudwal
Hum Dono (1961) Songs Lyrics
Hum Dono is a classic 1961 Hindi romantic drama film produced by Dev Anand under Navketan Films. The film stars Dev Anand in a double role, alongside Nanda and Sadhana. It was directed by Amarjeet, with Vijay Anand also credited as co-director/ghost director and as the writer of the screenplay and dialogue.
The story revolves around two army officers who look exactly alike: Captain Anand and Major Manohar Lal Verma. When Major Verma is presumed dead during the war, Captain Anand is asked to inform his family. Circumstances then lead him to temporarily take Verma's place, creating a complicated situation involving Verma's wife Ruma and Anand's beloved Mita.
The film is especially remembered for its memorable music by Jaidev and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, including the evergreen songs “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar,” “Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya,” “Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona Aaya,” “Allah Tero Naam” and “Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai.”
About the Movie Hum Dono (1961)
The film follows Captain Anand, played by Dev Anand, who is serving in the army. Anand has a romantic relationship with Mita, played by Sadhana.
Anand's fellow officer Major Manohar Lal Verma, also played by Dev Anand, is married to Ruma, played by Nanda. Anand and Verma look remarkably similar.
During the war, Major Verma is reported missing and presumed dead. Captain Anand is given the difficult responsibility of conveying the news to Verma's family.
When Anand reaches Verma's home, Ruma mistakes him for her husband. Because of the circumstances and Ruma's fragile emotional state, Anand finds himself taking on Verma's identity. This creates an increasingly complicated situation as Anand tries to protect Ruma while also remaining faithful to Mita.
The situation becomes even more complicated when Major Verma eventually returns alive but severely injured. He believes that Anand has taken his place in his home, leading to emotional confrontation and misunderstanding.
The story eventually reaches its resolution when the principal characters come together and the truth becomes clear. The film combines romance, war, family relationships, sacrifice, identity and misunderstanding.
Main Cast
- Dev Anand — Captain Anand / Major Manohar Lal Verma
- Nanda — Ruma Verma
- Sadhana — Mita
- Lalita Pawar — Major Verma's mother
- Leela Chitnis — Captain Anand's mother
- Gajanan Jagirdar — Mita's father
- Rashid Khan — John
- Jagdish Raj — Jagdish
Director & Production
Director: Amarjeet
Co-Director: Vijay Anand
Producer: Dev Anand
Production Banner: Navketan Films / Navketan International Films
Story: Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay's Uttarayan
Screenplay & Dialogue: Vijay Anand
Adapted Story: Nirmal Sircar
Cinematography: V. Ratra
Editor: Dharamvir
Language: Hindi
Genre: Drama, Romance, Musical, War
The film was based on Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay's novel Uttarayan. Dev Anand had acquired the rights to adapt the novel, while Vijay Anand worked on the screenplay.
Music
The music of Hum Dono was composed by Jaidev, with lyrics by the legendary poet and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. The soundtrack became one of the most celebrated aspects of the film.
Popular Songs
- Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar — Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle
- Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya — Mohammed Rafi
- Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona Aaya — Mohammed Rafi
- Allah Tero Naam — Lata Mangeshkar
- Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai — Asha Bhosle
- Prabhu Tero Naam — Lata Mangeshkar
“Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar” and “Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya” remain among the most recognizable songs associated with Dev Anand's career.
Themes
Hum Dono explores several themes:
- Love and relationships
- Duty and sacrifice
- War and its consequences
- Identity and mistaken identity
- Marriage and family
- Emotional responsibility
- Friendship between soldiers
The double role played by Dev Anand gives the film its central dramatic conflict.
Legacy
Hum Dono became a box-office hit and is regarded as one of the memorable films of Dev Anand's career. It is particularly admired for its unusual double-role story, sophisticated romantic drama and Jaidev's timeless music.
The film was also significant as one of the notable Navketan productions of the early 1960s. It was selected for the 12th Berlin International Film Festival, and its director Amarjeet received a Golden Bear nomination.
Exactly 50 years after its original release, Hum Dono was digitally colourised and re-released in 2011, introducing the classic to a new generation of viewers.