| Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar | |
|---|---|
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| Punjabi | ਨਾਨਕ ਦੁਖੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ |
| Directed by | Dara Singh |
| Written by | Dara Singh |
| Screenplay by | Nanak Singh |
| Story by | Dara Singh |
| Produced by | Dara Singh |
| Starring | See below |
| Music by | Prem Dhawan |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (transl. O Nanak, the World is full of Grief, 1970)[2] is aPunjabi language film directed byDara Singh. The lyrics were written byPrem Dhawan. Dhawan was awardedNational Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1972 for its movie songs.[3]
The film stars Dara Singh,Balraj Sahni andPran in the lead roles. In this filmVindu Dara Singh debuted as a child actor.[4]
During a riot in 1948, two brothers get separated. Years later they meet and become friends. Gradually they learn about their actual relationship, that they are brothers. This knowledge does not help to stop their fight over a woman.
The film also shows the negative effect ofalcoholism. In a song in the movie, a lead character states that the God resides with them who works hard in the fields and elsewhere, hence does not have necessity of any addiction.[5]
All lyrics are written byPrem Dhawan; all music is composed by Pram Dhawan too.
| No. | Title | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Satguru Hohye Dayal" | Mukesh | |
| 2. | "Sab Daata De Bandhey" | Mohammed Rafi | |
| 3. | "Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar" | Mahendra Kapoor | |
| 4. | "Hukme Andar Sab Ko" | Asha Bhosle | |
| 5. | "Sade khetan wich rab wasda" | Mohammed Rafi,Shaminder | |
| 6. | "Jaa Veerab Dee Ladleeye Jaa" | Mohammed Rafi | |
| 7. | "Ja Dheeya gar apni" | Shaminder |
The film was successful at the box office.[6]