Nirala

<p>After studying abroad for several years, a young doctor Anand ( ) returns home to inherit ownership of a rural village. En route to the village he encounters a girl, Poonam ( ) whose mother ( ) needs treatment. He secures lodgings in their house. A romance blossoms, but the girl’s impecunious gambler brother ( ) marries her off to King Sangram ( ) and the couple are parted. When Poonam falls ill, Anand as the doctor is called and their lives are imperiled by the King’s suspicious sister leading to a melodramatic denouement. Many misunderstandings and tears follow with Poonam committing suicide just before Anand reaches her. The music of was composed by . The film’s director Pyarelal Santoshi also wrote the lyrics of the songs. ‘s music was an instant hit among the audience; most popular tracks were “Mehfil Mein Jal Uthi Shama”, “Aisi Mohabbat Se Hum Baaj Aaye” and “Mohabbat Meri Rang Laane Lagi”. In the review written by Cineplot, was described as the “most exasperating and irritating picture”. Further it was written that, “It has a story that mocks common sense and makes light of reason. There is no motivation, for the actions of its characters have been repeatedly told to us.” However it praised Madhubala’s performance and called her “good enough in her role”. Despite negative reviews, was a box-office hit; its success played a crucial role in establishing Madhubala as a leading lady of the time.</p>