Laila Majnu
Synopsis
A timeless romance of two souls intertwined, Laila (Nutan) and Qais (Shammi Kapoor), whose bond transcends all societal barriers. Though fate drives them apart, their love endures, resisting separation and sacrifice in this classic 1953 Hindi drama based on the legendary tale of Layla and Majnun.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. Amarnath
- Screenplay & Story
- Munshi Dil, Shakeel Badayuni
- Original Score
- Ghulam Muhammad
- Original Title
- Laila Majnu
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- All India Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K. Amarnath
Munshi Dil, Shakeel Badayuni
Ghulam Muhammad
S.B. Mane
P.N. Aurora
Department Leadership Roster
K. Amarnath
Director
P.N. Aurora
Producer
Munshi Dil
Writer
S.B. Mane
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laila Majnu
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What is Laila Majnu about?
A timeless romance of two souls intertwined, Laila (Nutan) and Qais (Shammi Kapoor), whose bond transcends all societal barriers. Though fate drives them apart, their love endures, resisting separation and sacrifice in this classic 1953 Hindi drama based on the legendary tale of Layla and Majnun.
Who directed Laila Majnu?
Laila Majnu was directed by K. Amarnath.
Who stars in Laila Majnu?
The principal cast of Laila Majnu includes Nutan, Shammi Kapoor, Om Prakash, Wasti, Cuckoo.
When was Laila Majnu released and how long is it?
Laila Majnu was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Laila Majnu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laila Majnu was composed by Ghulam Muhammad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laila Majnu?
Laila Majnu holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).