Diwana (1967 film)

Diwana
Poster
Directed byMahesh Kaul
Written byC. L. Kavish
Produced byMukhram Sharma
N. C. Sippy
StarringRaj Kapoor
Saira Banu
Lalita Pawar
CinematographyS. S. Samel
Edited byR. V. Shrikhande
Music byShankar Jaikishan
Hasrat Jaipuri (lyrics)
Shailendra (lyrics)
Production
company
Anupam Chitra
Release date
  • 1967 (1967)
Running time
171 min
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Diwana (lit.'Crazy lover') is a 1967 Indian Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Kaul. The film stars Raj Kapoor, Saira Banu and Lalita Pawar in pivotal roles.[1][2] The film, made under the Anupam Chitra production banner had music by Shankar–Jaikishan, with lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra.[3] Some songs are still popular like "Diwana Mujhko Log Kahein ", "Jisne Tumhe Chand Si Surat", "Hum To Jate Apne Gaon" and "Tumhari Bhi Jai Jai". This film is also remembered for Kamal Kapoor's strong performance as Raj Kapoor's father.

  1. ^ Ritu Nanda (2002). Raj Kapoor: Speaks. Penguin Books India. pp. 1–. ISBN 978-0-670-04952-3. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  2. ^ Ritu Nanda; Rāja Kapūra (1991). Raj Kapoor, His Life and His Films. R.K. Films & Studios. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Cast and crew Diwana (1967)". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015.