Did you know Madhubala’s Mahal was the first Indian horror film production & other trivia

Indian film industry was introduced to horror genre with Mhubala’s film, Mahal. This film was released in 1949 and starred actors Ashok Kumar and Mhubala in le roles. Furr, this film was directed by famous screenwriter, Kamal Amrohi. Here is some interesting Mahal trivia that might intrigue you:

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• Mahal was first Indian horror film production.
• This film featured a song sung by ace Bollywood singer, Lata Mangeshkar. name of song was Aayega Aanewala and it was reportedly Mangeshkar’s first hit song.
• As per reports, this song also featured on All India Rio. Furr several people contacted rio channel in order to kw name of singer.
• Kamal Amrohi me his directorial debut with this film.
• During that time singer would t be credited for his or her work. However, Lata Mangeshkar urged filmmakers to include her name in credit titles. As per reports, song records of Mahal stated that songs were sung by Kamini i.e. Mhubala’s character.
• Mahal was Bollywood’s first film which featured a reincarnation.
• cinematographer of Mahal, Josef Wirsching is w referred to as pioneer of cinematography in India.
• As per reports, this was one of most hit movies released by Bombay Talkies. However, Bombay Talkies shut down after release of this film.
• Mahal was first Bollywood horror film to have a me music. Following success of film, several or movies also picked up trend of having me music. Some of se films included Mhumati, Woh Kaun Thi and Mera Saaya.
• Several people sent appreciation letters to director of film after its release. As per reports, most of se letters appreciated music of film.
• Aayega Aanewala song also featured in ar film entitled Khamoshiyan. Vishesh Films’ production house purchased rights of this song for Mahesh Bhatt’s film. As per reports, Bhatt did t deem any or song to be fit for film.

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Mahal Plot:

plot of this film revolves around a man who shifts into a mansion. Here protagonist gets to kw about his tragic past. Furr, things start to take an ugly turn when hero sees visions of a woman who claims to love him.

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Mhubala’s movies:

Mhubala me her acting debut with 1942 Indian film, Basant. However, she got her big breakthrough in 1949 film, Mahal. actor was well kwn for her role in films like Mughal-e-Azam and Half Ticket.

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Promo Im Source: A still from Mahal