Hum Hindustani

Hum Hindustani
Directed by	Ram Mukherjee
Produced by	Sashadhar Mukherjee
Starring	Sunil Dutt Asha Parekh Helen Joy Mukherjee
Music by	Usha Khanna
Release dates	1960
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Hum Hindustani (Translation We, the Indians ) is a 1960 Hindi movie produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee and directed by Ram Mukherjee. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee, Asha Parekh, Jagirdar, Helen, Leela Chitnis, Agha, Prem Chopra and Sanjeev Kumar in his debut. The film is a remake of "Basu Parivar" (1952). The film about clash of Indian feudalism and modern youth during in the Nehruvian era, symbolished by the song, "Chodo Kal Ki Baatein" (Let go old stories) sung by Mukesh, with music by Usha Khanna and written by IPTA poet, Prem Dhawan.

The films music is by Usha Khanna. Although, one source has indicated that the film did "above average" business at the box office, Helen said that because the film "flopped," she wasn't offered character roles after this film, until later in career and was typecast as a dancer.

Cast

• Sunil Dutt as Suken
• Joy Mukherjee as Satyen
• Asha Parekh
• Jagirdar
• Helen as Kalpana
• Leela Chitnis
• Agha
• Prem Chopra
• Sanjeev Kumar

Music

01. Neeli Neeli Ghata, O Bhigi Bhigi Hava - Mukesh, Asha Bhosle

02. Raat Nikhari Hui, Zulf Bikhari Hui - Mukesh

03. Chhodo Kal Ki Baaten Kal Ki Baat Puraani - Mukesh

04. Hum Jab Chale To Ye Jahaa Jhume - Mohammed Rafi

05. Maajhi Meri Qismat Ke Ji Chaahe Jahaan Le Chal - Lata Mangeshkar

06. Chori Chori Tori Aayi Hai Radha - Lata Mangeshkar

07. Tu Lage Mora Baalam Ye Kaise Kahu Mai - Usha Khanna, Geeta Dutt

08. Baalamaa Re Haay, Mori Lat Sulajhaa De - Asha Bhosle

09. Chhedo Na Mohe Kanha Ja Ja - Lata Mangeshkar. This film is also remembered for having introduced Sanjeev Kumar and Prem Chopra.

External links

• Hum Hindustani at IMDb
• Hum Hindustani at Bollywood Hungama