Chitralekha (1964)

Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.

The movie Chitralekha, released in 1964, features 7 songs from artists like Usha Mangeshkar , Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and Mohammad Rafi , Lata Mangeshkar. What is your favorite song from Chitralekha?

Songs from Chitralekha

Kahey Tarsaaye, Jiyara

Usha Mangeshkar , Asha Bhosle

Sakhi Re, Mera Mann Uljeh Tann Dhole

Lata Mangeshkar

Eh Ri, Jaane Na Doongi, Main Toh Apne Rasik Ko

Lata Mangeshkar

Mann Re, Tu Kahe Na Dheer Dhare

Mohammad Rafi

Sansar Se Bhagey Phirte Ho, Bhagwan Ko Tum Kya Paoge

Lata Mangeshkar

Chaa Gaye Badal Neelgagan Par, Ghul Gaya Gajara Sanj Dhaley

Mohammad Rafi , Lata Mangeshkar

Maara Gaya Brahmachari

Manna Dey