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Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram (मुझे माफ़ करना ओम साई राम)
— Abhijeet Bhattacharya
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— Alka Yagnik
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— Hema Sardesai
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Ishq Sona Hai (इश्क़ सोना हैं)
— Hema Sardesai
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Hai Hai Mirchi (हाय हाय मिर्ची)
— Alka Yagnik
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Chunnari Chunnari (चुन्नारी चुन्नारी)
— Abhijeet Bhattacharya
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Biwi No. 1 (बीवी नं. 1) (Title)
— Abhijeet Bhattacharya
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Aan Milo Ya Milne Se Inkaar Karo (आन मिलो या मिलने से इनकार करो)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Pratighat Ki Jwala (प्रतिघात की ज्वाला) (Part 4)
— Sapna Awasthi
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Pratighat Ki Jwala (प्रतिघात की ज्वाला) (Part 3)
— Sapna Awasthi
Raaz (1967) Songs Lyrics
Raaz is a 1967 Hindi romantic mystery-thriller directed by Ravindra Dave and produced by G. P. Sippy under the banner of Sippy Films. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Babita in the lead roles, with I. S. Johar, D. K. Sapru, Kamal Kapoor, Laxmi Chhaya and Asit Sen in supporting roles. The music was composed by the celebrated duo Kalyanji–Anandji.
The story follows Kumar, an Indian living in Africa who repeatedly dreams about a mysterious railway station called Viran Nagar. When he travels to India and discovers that the station from his dreams actually exists, he becomes involved in a strange mystery involving Sapna, his supposed past connection, a murder and a possible reincarnation.
With its combination of romance, suspense, mystery, mistaken identity, memory loss and supernatural elements, Raaz offers a distinctive thriller from the 1960s. The film is also significant in Rajesh Khanna's early career, with Khanna receiving his first leading-actor break in the film despite Aakhri Khat being released earlier.
About the Movie Raaz (1967)
The story revolves around Kumar, played by Rajesh Khanna, an Indian man living in Africa.
Kumar begins having a series of strange and recurring dreams. In these dreams, he repeatedly sees a railway station named Viran Nagar, a place he has never knowingly visited.
The dreams become so vivid that Kumar decides to travel to India to investigate.
He arrives in India with his friend Rocky, played by I. S. Johar.
Eventually, Kumar and Rocky discover Viran Nagar railway station, exactly as Kumar had seen it in his dreams.
The discovery leaves Kumar confused because he has apparently never been there before.
The people of the area react strangely when they see Kumar. Some of the villagers appear frightened, as though they have seen a ghost.
Kumar then meets Sapna, played by Babita. Sapna tells him that she has been waiting for his return and behaves as though she already knows him.
Kumar is bewildered because, from his perspective, he has never met her before.
The mystery deepens when a villager named Bansi claims that he had seen Kumar being killed and buried in the nearby forest.
Kumar and Rocky begin investigating the strange events to discover why everyone believes Kumar has returned from the dead.
Eventually, Kumar learns that the man who was actually killed was his twin brother Sunil.
The truth is connected to Sarkar Nath, played by D. K. Sapru, who opposed the relationship between Kumar and Sapna.
Sarkar Nath's men attacked Kumar, causing him to lose consciousness.
Around the same time, Sunil arrived at the location while searching for his brother. Because Sunil looked exactly like Kumar, he was mistaken for him and was murdered.
Kumar survived the attack but suffered memory loss because of his injuries.
His forgotten past and the events surrounding his brother's death explain the recurring dreams he experienced while living in Africa.
As Kumar uncovers the truth, he confronts Sarkar Nath and the people responsible for the tragedy.
The mystery is eventually solved, the villains are defeated and Kumar and Sapna are reunited.
The film concludes with the lovers finding happiness after the truth about the past is finally revealed.
Main Cast
- Rajesh Khanna — Kumar / Sunil
- Babita — Sapna Nath
- I. S. Johar — Rakharam Singh "Rocky"
- D. K. Sapru — Sarkar Nath
- Kamal Kapoor — Sunil's friend
- Ratnamala — Paro
- Laxmi Chhaya — Bela
- Harindranath Chattopadhyay — Baba
- Asit Sen — Bansi
- Meena Talpade — Indu
- Rahul — Thakur Singh
- Pandari Bai — maid
- Harbans Darshan M. Arora — Doctor
IMDb's full credits identify Rajesh Khanna in the double role of Kumar/Sunil and Babita as Sapna Nath, along with the principal supporting cast.
Director & Production
Director: Ravindra Dave
Producer: G. P. Sippy
Story: C. J. Pavri
Screenplay: Satish Bhatnagar
Dialogues: Satish Bhatnagar
Music: Kalyanji–Anandji
Cinematography: K. Vaikunth
Editing: M. S. Shinde
Production Banner: Sippy Films
Language: Hindi
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: Approximately 139 minutes
Music
The music of Raaz was composed by Kalyanji–Anandji. The soundtrack features playback singers including Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Manna Dey and Krishna Kalle.
Popular Songs
- Akele Hain Chale Aao — Mohammed Rafi
- Akele Hain Chale Aao — Lata Mangeshkar
- Dil Sambhale Sambhalta Nahin — Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar
- Aeji Zara Sunna — Lata Mangeshkar
- Pyar Ne Di Sada Tumko — Krishna Kalle
- Sochta Hoon Ke Maine Tumhen — Mohammed Rafi, Krishna Kalle
- Pyaar Kiya To Marna Kyon — Manna Dey
- Popat Hoon Main Pyaar Ka — Manna Dey
The song “Akele Hain Chale Aao” remains particularly associated with the film and is one of its best-known romantic songs.
Themes
Raaz explores:
- Mystery and suspense
- Romantic love
- Reincarnation
- Memory loss
- Twin identity
- Murder and revenge
- Past and present
- Destiny
- Good versus evil
- Love overcoming obstacles
The central mystery revolves around Kumar's dreams and his unexplained connection to Viran Nagar, gradually revealing the tragic events involving his twin brother.
Legacy
Raaz is notable as an early film in Rajesh Khanna's career. Although Aakhri Khat was released before it, Raaz was intended as a major introduction for both Rajesh Khanna and Babita and gave Khanna an important early leading role.
The film is also remembered for its unusual combination of romance, mystery and reincarnation, themes that were popular in Hindi cinema but were presented here through the mystery surrounding Kumar's recurring dreams.
Its Kalyanji–Anandji soundtrack, especially “Akele Hain Chale Aao,” remains an enduring part of the film's appeal.