Chhote Nawab () is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Mumtaz Ali and directed by S. A. Akbar. Produced under Mumtaz Films, it stars Ameeta, Mehmood, Johnny Walker and Helen. It was released in 1961 and was " Hit" at the box office.
Cast Ameeta as Roshan Mehmood as Chhote Nawab Johnny Walker as Captain Helen as Miss Sophie Minoo Mumtaz as Mehnuma Altaf as Safdar Anwar Hussain Nazir Hussain Achala Sachdev Bela Bose
Production The film was announced in 1961. The film also marks the debut for music director R. D. Burman.
Music
The music was composed by R. D. Burman. The film is considered his breakthrough in Hindi cinema. Shailendra penned the lyrics for the songs. The film has following tracks:
Reception Box office Chhote Nawab was the nineteenth highest-grossing Indian film of 1961.
Critical response The film is also considered a ”Shakti film” in which dance plays a prominent role in the shaping of female characters.
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