Jugnu (1947 film)
Jugnu (lit. 'Firefly') is a 1947 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Shaukat Hussain Rizvi. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Noor Jehan, Ghulam Mohammad, Jillo, Latika, Shashikala and now famous playback singer Mohammed Rafi in a cameo appearance.[1]
| Jugnu | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Shaukat Hussain Rizvi |
| Written by | A. S. Usmani |
| Screenplay by | Khadim Mohyuddin |
| Story by | A. S. Usmani |
| Produced by | Shaukat Hussain Rizvi |
| Starring | Dilip Kumar Noor Jehan |
| Cinematography | P. Issac |
| Edited by | Mohsin T. Bangriwala |
| Music by | Feroz Nizami |
Production company | Shaukat Art Productions |
| Distributed by | Shaukat Art Productions |
Release date | 23 May 1947 |
| Country | British India |
| Language | Hindustani |
| Box office | ₹50 lakh |
It was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1947. This film was the first major hit for Dilip Kumar, who went on to become one of the Indian film industry's legends.[2] The film was made in the pre-independence India while it released in the country after the partition.[3]
Cast
- Dilip Kumar as Suraj
- Noor Jehan as Jugnu
- Shashikala as Suraj's Sister
- Agha
- Latika as Jugnu's Friend
- Ghulam Mohammed as Suraj's Father
- Jilloo as Suraj's Mother
Songs
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Woh Apni Yaad Dilane Ko" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Yahan Badla Wafa Ka Bewafai Ke Siva Kya Hai" | Mohammed Rafi, Noor Jehan |
| "Aaj Ki Raat" | Noor Jehan |
| "Tum Bhi Bhula Do" | Noor Jehan |
| "Umangen Dil Ki Machli" | Noor Jehan |
| "Hamen To Sham-E-Gham" | Noor Jehan |
| "Desh Ki Purkaif Rangi Si" | Roshan Ara |
| "Loot Jawani, Phir Nahin Aani" | Shamshad Begum |
Box office
Jugnu grossed ₹50 lakh (US$5 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 1947. This is the highest for any Indian film at the time, until it was surpassed by Andaz (1949), which also stars Dilip Kumar in lead role along with Raj Kapoor and Nargis.
References
- Firoze Rangoonwalla, Indian Filmography, publisher: J. Udeshi, Bombay, August 1970, pp. 224.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen, Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema, British Film Institute, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2002, pp. 132.
- "How Dilip Kumar's Jugnu lost 28 minutes to confused morality of a young India". Indian Express. 17 July 2021.