Shehar Aur Sapna
Synopsis
The film was based on Abbas's own story, One Thousand Nights on a Bed of Stones, which describes the struggle in the life of pavement dwellers in the backdrop of rapid industrialization.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Screenplay & Story
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Original Score
- J.P. Kaushik
- Original Title
- Shehar Aur Sapna
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
J.P. Kaushik
S. Ramachandra
Department Leadership Roster
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Director
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Writer
S. Ramachandra
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shehar Aur Sapna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shehar Aur Sapna about?
The film was based on Abbas's own story, One Thousand Nights on a Bed of Stones, which describes the struggle in the life of pavement dwellers in the backdrop of rapid industrialization.
Who directed Shehar Aur Sapna?
Shehar Aur Sapna was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Who stars in Shehar Aur Sapna?
The principal cast of Shehar Aur Sapna includes Dilip Raj, Surekha, Nana Palsikar, Manmohan Krishna, Anwar Hussain.
When was Shehar Aur Sapna released and how long is it?
Shehar Aur Sapna was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Shehar Aur Sapna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shehar Aur Sapna was composed by J.P. Kaushik.