THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1948
Mela
मेला
Overview
A convicted murderer is released from prison. His only possession is a broken figurine - the last token of his love. The tragic story of how he came to be incarcerated and the significance of the figurine is the subject of this tale of star-crossed lovers whose destiny is moulded by society's rigid rules and the villainy of a scoundrel.
A closer look
Mela (1948) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by S.U. Sunny. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Jeevan Dhar, Noor Jehan.
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Mela FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mela?
Mela is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mela?
Our source metadata lists 9 April 1948. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mela?
The listed director is S.U. Sunny.
Who is in the cast of Mela?
The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Nargis, Jeevan Dhar, Noor Jehan, Rehman. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Mela?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Mela?
The original title in our source data is मेला. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Mela about?
A convicted murderer is released from prison. His only possession is a broken figurine - the last token of his love. The tragic story of how he came to be incarcerated and the significance of the figurine is the subject of this tale of star-crossed lovers whose destiny is moulded by society's rigid rules and the villainy of a scoundrel.
