Author: Meena Kumari
Bharat Bhushan/
Director/Composer/Na: Vijay Bhatt/Naushad
Publisher: Eagle Video
Year: 2006
Language: multilingual
Pages: NA
ISBN/UPC (if available): EDVD 83555
Description
Baiju Bawra (Crazy Baiju) is a 1952 Bollywood movie. Made in the Hindi language and directed by Vijay Bhatt, it stars Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari.
The plot of the movie is based on the legend of Baiju Bawra from the days of Mughal Emperor Akbar in India. Baiju (Bhushan) is the son of a musician who also grows up to be a musician. He comes to believe that Tansen, the famed court musician of Emperor Akbar, is responsible for his father's death. The movie then follows Baiju's attempt to avenge his father's death by challenging Tansen to a musical duel. Meena Kumari plays Baiju's love interest.
The plot centered around music, so it was a necessity that the movie's soundtrack be outstanding. Renowned Bollywood music director Naushad and lyricist Shakeel Badayuni successfully created memorable scores. All songs were based on Hindustani classical melodies -- ragas. Esteemed playback singers Mohammad Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Shamshad Begum, and classical vocalists Amir Khan and D. V. Paluskar lent their voices to the scores. The result was a highly critically acclaimed Bollywood movie soundtrack.
Famous songs from the movie include Tu Ganga Ki Mouj, Mohe Bhool Gaye Sanwariya, Man Tarpat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj, Aaj Gaawat Man Mero, O Duniya Ke Rakhwale, and Jhoole Mein Pawan Ki Aayi Bahar.
Starring:
Meena Kumari
Bharat Bhushan
Written by:
R.S. Choudhury (screenplay)
Zia Sarhadi (dialogue)
Ramchandra Thakur (story)
Directed by: Vijay Bhatt
Music by: Naushad
Cinematography: V. N. Reddy
Editing by: Pratap Dave
Release date(s): 1952