Pathan is a 1962 Indian Urdu-language film, directed and produced by Ataullah Khan, under the production house Madhubala Private Ltd. It stars Prem Nath in the titular role, along with Mumtaz and Iftekhar.
Pathan was the third and final production of Madhubala Private Ltd.; the other two being Naata (1955) and Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960).
Cast The actors in the film include: Prem Nath Mumtaz Iftekhar Niranjan Sharma Siddhu
Production According to film historian Isaq Mujawar, Ataullah Khan began working on Pathan in 1939, a couple years before his daughter, Madhubala, ventured into the film industry."Isaq Mujawar, Maut ke saaye me zindagi ka sapna, Madhuri dated 9 October 1987. The author mentions that Ataullah started working on Pathan as early as 1939 when Madhubala was six years old. She used to sit on a chair and complain of back pain and had often needed to be rushed to bed."
Pathan was the third (and final) completed production of Madhubala Private Ltd.; the other two being Naata (1955) and Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960)."Khan was keen on directing films. Naata and Mehlon Ke Khwab were only the beginning. Now, he wanted to make Pathan. Madhubala suggested Premnath. She would play the beloved of this Pathan. And Attaullah Khan agreed." It was formally announced in September 1960, with Madhubala and Prem Nath in lead roles. She shot for only a few days, before she became sick and was replaced by Mumtaz.
Soundtrack The music was composed by Fakir Mohammed and Jimmy.
Release Pathan was granted a 'U' certificate by the Central Board of Film Censors on 2 November 1962, after approximately 9.33 metres of footage were deleted across several reels, including scenes related to kidnapping and dialogue concerning pregnancy.
Reception According to Madhubala's biographer Mohan Deep, Pathan was not a financial success."Khan was hard-pressed to make two ends meet. Producing Naata, Mehlon Ke Khwab, Pathan only ruined him."
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