Hindi Dharmputra (1961)

Dharmputra is a 1961 Indian film directed by Yash Chopra. This movie holds the distinction of being Chopra’s second directorial venture and is based on a novel of the same name by Acharya Chatursen. The film features Shashi Kapoor in the lead role, marking one of his earliest leading performances, alongside Mala Sinha, Rehman, and Manmohan Krishna. The narrative of Dharmputra delves into the sensitive themes of religious bigotry and the partition of India, making it a significant cinematic work of its time.

The music for Dharmputra was composed by N. Datta, with lyrics penned by Sahir Ludhianvi. The collaboration between Dutta and Ludhianvi resulted in a memorable soundtrack that significantly contributed to the film’s emotional depth and narrative. Notable singers who lent their voices for the movie’s songs include Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, among others. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Main Jab Bhi Akeli Hoti Hoon“, “Tumhari Aankhen“, “Jai Janani Jai Bharat Maa” and “Aaj Ki Raat” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack. Dharmputra was a film ahead of its time, addressing issues of nationalism and identity with a bold narrative approach. The movie won many awards, like National Film Awards and Filmfare Award for various categories.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Dharmputra sung by Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor, Balbir and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Dharmputra movie song lyrics below.