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Hindi CINEMA · 1963
Mere Mehboob
मेरे महबूब
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Overview
While studying in Aligarh Muslim University, Anwar Hussain Anwar falls in love with a veiled woman and is unable to get her out of his mind. En route to Lucknow, they meet with Nawab Buland Akhtar Changezi, and subsequently meet with him a few days later so that he can use his influence to secure an editor's job for Anwar with a magazine. Nawab then asks Anwar to teach his sister, Husna, some poetry, to which he agrees, and eventually finds that she is the very same veiled woman. Both fall in love with each other and the Nawab approves of this alliance, even though Anwar lives a poor lifestyle. The formal engagement ceremony takes place and arrangements are made for the wedding to take place soon. The heavily indebted Nawab does not realize that soon he will find Anwar in the company of a lowly courtesan, Najma; and pressure will be brought on him to get Husna to marry wealthy Munne Raja - who is all set to auction the former's mansion as well as belongings.
A closer look
Mere Mehboob (1963) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Harnam Singh Rawail. The cast includes Rajendra Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Ameeta. Runtime: 170 minutes.
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Mere Mehboob FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mere Mehboob?
Mere Mehboob is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mere Mehboob?
Our source metadata lists 2 January 1963. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mere Mehboob?
The listed director is Harnam Singh Rawail.
Who is in the cast of Mere Mehboob?
The available cast credits include Rajendra Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Ameeta, Mumtaz Begum. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mere Mehboob?
The recorded runtime is 170 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Mere Mehboob?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Mere Mehboob?
The original title in our source data is मेरे महबूब. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Mere Mehboob about?
While studying in Aligarh Muslim University, Anwar Hussain Anwar falls in love with a veiled woman and is unable to get her out of his mind. En route to Lucknow, they meet with Nawab Buland Akhtar Changezi, and subsequently meet with him a few days later so that he can use his influence to secure an editor's job for Anwar with a magazine. Nawab then asks Anwar to teach his sister, Husna, some poetry, to which he agrees, and eventually finds that she is the very same veiled woman. Both fall in love with each other and the Nawab approves of this alliance, even though Anwar lives a poor lifestyle. The formal engagement ceremony takes place and arrangements are made for the wedding to take place soon. The heavily indebted Nawab does not realize that soon he will find Anwar in the company of a lowly courtesan, Najma; and pressure will be brought on him to get Husna to marry wealthy Munne Raja - who is all set to auction the former's mansion as well as belongings.
