Hindi Anarkali (1953)

Anarkali is a classic Bollywood film released on 1 January 1953, directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal. The movie stars Pradeep Kumar and Bina Rai in the lead roles, portraying the legendary tale of the Mughal prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir) and the court dancer Anarkali. This historical romance is known for its dramatic storytelling and rich production values.

The music for Anarkali was composed by C. Ramchandra, with lyrics penned by Rajendra Krishan. Songs like “Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai” and “Mujhse Mat Poochh” are still remembered and loved today. The singers who lent their voices to these timeless tracks include Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar, and Mohammed Rafi, among others. The film achieved significant moderate box office success, grossing over est. ₹23.5 million worldwide.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Anarkali sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Anarkali movie song lyrics below.