Khilona- 1970 HIndi FIlm
Stars: Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz, Shatrughan Sinha, Jeetendra.
Director/Producer: Chander Vohra / L.V. Prasad.
Music/Lyricist: Laxmikant-Pyarelal / Anand Bakshi.
Songs: Khilona Jaankar Tum Kyu, Khush Rahe Tu Sada, Sanam Tu Bewafa Ke Naam Se, Roz Roz Rosy, Main Sharabi Nahi, Yeh Natak Kavi Likh Gaye Kalidas.
Release Date: 8 April 1970.
Box Office Collection: This classic film became a hit and earned Rs 1.70 Crores at the Indian box office.
Interesting Information: All-Time Classic Film In Old Hindi Movies List 1970. This film won the Filmfare Best Film award. Sanjeev Kumar played a character of “Vijaykamal” who lost his mind due to the death of his lover. Mumtaz was seen in the role of “Chand”. Before Mumtaz, Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman was the first choice for this role. But later on, actress Mumtaz delivered a remarkable performance and won her 1st Filmfare Best Actress Award. Khilona was a remake of the original Telugu film “Punarjanma”. Shatrughan Sinha had played a villain “Bihari”. But first time producer’s rejected Shatrughan Sinha for this role. They felt that he was too young to play villain character.
