Hindi Nagin (1954)

Nagin is a classic Indian film released on 12th December 1954, directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal and produced by Filmistan. The movie is renowned for its unique storyline centered around the legend of the Ichchadhari Nagin, a shape-shifting serpent. The film stars Vyjayanthimala and Pradeep Kumar in the lead roles, with support from Jeevan, Mubarak, and Sulochana. The music, composed by Hemant Kumar, played a pivotal role in the film’s success, with lyrics penned by Rajendra Krishan.

The soundtrack of Nagin became immensely popular, particularly for its use of the been, an instrument traditionally associated with snake charmers, in the song “Man Dole Mera Tan Dole.” This track, sung by Lata Mangeshkar, became a defining feature of the film and contributed significantly to its popularity. The film’s music was so well-received that it won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, marking a significant achievement in Hemant Kumar’s career.

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