Hindi Mughal-E-Azam (1960)

Mughal-E-Azam, released on August 5, 1960, stands as a monumental film in the history of Indian cinema. Directed by K. Asif, this epic historical drama showcases the lavish portrayal of the 16th-century Mughal empire. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and Madhubala in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Durga Khote and Ajit Khan among others. The narrative focuses on the love story between Mughal Prince Salim (played by Dilip Kumar) and a court dancer, Anarkali (played by Madhubala), a relationship disapproved of by Emperor Akbar (played by Prithviraj Kapoor).

The music, composed by Naushad, is one of the film’s most celebrated aspects, with lyrics penned by Shakeel Badayuni. The soundtrack, which became an instant hit, features voices of legendary singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, and Shamshad Begum. Songs like “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya” and “Mohe Panghat Pe” are timeless classics that continue to resonate with audiences even today. It was the first black-and-white Indian film to be digitally colored and re-released in 2004. The film received widespread acclaim, winning several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and Filmfare Awards in various categories. The film’s box office success, with gross collections of est. ₹110 million that stood as a record for many years.

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