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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
Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) Songs Lyrics
Woh Kaun Thi? is a 1964 Hindi mystery-thriller directed by Raj Khosla and produced by N. N. Sippy. The film stars Sadhana Shivdasani, Manoj Kumar, Prem Chopra, Helen, K. N. Singh and Parveen Choudhary. The story and screenplay were written by Dhruva Chatterjee, with dialogues by Ahsan Rizvi. The music was composed by Madan Mohan, with lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan.
The film follows Dr. Anand, a respected doctor who encounters a mysterious woman named Sandhya on a stormy night. She asks him to drop her at a cemetery and mysteriously disappears. Anand is later shocked when he discovers that the woman he encountered looks exactly like the woman he is expected to marry. As strange incidents continue to occur, Anand becomes determined to uncover her true identity and the secret behind her mysterious appearances.
About the Movie Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
The story revolves around Dr. Anand, a successful and respected doctor.
One stormy night, while driving home, Anand encounters a mysterious young woman standing alone on a deserted road.
The woman, Sandhya, asks Anand for a lift.
Anand agrees and allows her to travel with him.
However, Sandhya makes a strange request. She asks Anand to drop her at a cemetery.
When they reach the cemetery, she gets out of the car and disappears into the darkness.
Anand is deeply disturbed by the strange encounter.
He tries to understand who the woman was and why she wanted to go to the cemetery at such a late hour.
Soon afterward, Anand's mother tells him that she has arranged his marriage.
Anand is surprised when he meets the woman chosen for him.
She looks exactly like the mysterious woman he encountered on the stormy night.
This leaves Anand confused and frightened.
He begins questioning whether Sandhya is actually alive, whether she has a connection to his future bride, or whether something supernatural is taking place.
As Anand tries to uncover the truth, he experiences several mysterious incidents.
The woman repeatedly appears and disappears in circumstances that seem impossible.
Anand's friends and colleagues begin to question his experiences.
Some believe that he is imagining the events, while Anand becomes increasingly convinced that there is a hidden secret behind them.
The mystery becomes more complicated when Anand discovers connections between Sandhya, his family and people around him.
His investigation leads him into a dangerous situation involving Ramesh, Dr. Lata Singh and other characters connected to the mystery.
The film keeps the identity of the mysterious woman at the center of the story.
Anand must determine whether he is witnessing a supernatural phenomenon or whether someone is deliberately manipulating him.
As the story progresses, seemingly unrelated events begin to connect.
The mystery surrounding Sandhya's identity gradually becomes clearer.
Eventually, Anand discovers the truth behind the mysterious appearances and realizes that the events have a human explanation rather than being purely supernatural.
The hidden motives and identities are finally revealed, bringing the mystery to its dramatic conclusion.
The film combines suspense, romance, psychological mystery and thriller elements, keeping the audience uncertain about Sandhya's true identity until the final revelation.
Main Cast
- Sadhana Shivdasani — Sandhya / Sandhya's twin sister
- Manoj Kumar — Dr. Anand
- Parveen Choudhary — Dr. Lata Singh
- K. N. Singh — Dr. S. R. Singh
- Helen — Seema
- Prem Chopra — Ramesh
- Ratnamala — Anand's mother
- Raj Mehra — Superintendent of Police
- Dhumal — Madhav
- Mohan Choti — Sher Singh
- Indira Bansal — Rosy
- Anwari Bai
- Paul Sharma
- Satish
- Prakash
- Balram
- Sudesh Kumar
Director & Production
Director: Raj Khosla
Producer: N. N. Sippy
Executive Producer: M. A. Madhu
Story: Dhruva Chatterjee
Screenplay: Dhruva Chatterjee
Dialogues: Ahsan Rizvi
Music: Madan Mohan
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Cinematography: K. H. Kapadia
Editing: D. N. Pai
Production / Distribution: Prithvi Pictures
Language: Hindi
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Romance
Runtime: Approximately 140 minutes
Music
The music of Woh Kaun Thi? was composed by the legendary Madan Mohan, with lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. The soundtrack became one of the most celebrated aspects of the film.
Popular Songs
- Lag Ja Gale
- Naina Barse Rimjhim
- Aap Kyun Roye
- Chhodkar Tera Pyar Ka Daman
- Shokh Nazar Ki Bijliyan
- Tiki Riki Tiki Riki Takori
“Lag Ja Gale” and “Naina Barse Rimjhim”, both sung by Lata Mangeshkar, became enduring classics of Hindi film music.
Themes
Woh Kaun Thi? explores:
- Mystery and suspense
- Love and romance
- Identity
- Fear and uncertainty
- Psychological conflict
- Deception
- Secrets
- Destiny
- Trust and doubt
The film's central question is simple but intriguing: Who is the mysterious woman, and why does she keep appearing in Anand's life?
Legacy
Woh Kaun Thi? became a successful Hindi mystery thriller and is particularly remembered for Sadhana's mysterious white-sari appearance, which became one of her most iconic screen images. The film's success led Raj Khosla and Sadhana to collaborate on two more suspense films, Mera Saaya (1966) and Anita (1967), forming a celebrated suspense-thriller association.
The film is also remembered for its haunting atmosphere and Madan Mohan's music. “Lag Ja Gale” and “Naina Barse Rimjhim” have continued to remain popular long after the film's release.
The film was later remade in Telugu as Aame Evaru? and in Tamil as Yaar Nee? in 1966.