Hindi Purab Aur Pachhim (1970)

Purab Aur Pachhim is a 1970 Indian film directed by Manoj Kumar, who also stars in the lead role alongside Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran, and Prem Chopra. The movie was released in 1970 and has since become a classic, remembered for its patriotic themes and rich musical score. The music for the film was composed by the legendary Kalyanji–Anandji duo, with lyrics penned by Indeevar, Santosh Anand, and Prem Dhawan. The songs, sung by notable singers such as Mahendra Kapoor, Asha Bhosle, Mukesh, and Manhar Udhas, played a significant role in the film’s popularity and have remained evergreen favorites.

Purab Aur Pachhim explores the cultural differences and values between the East (India) and the West (Britain) through the experiences of its protagonist, Bharat (played by Manoj Kumar), who goes to Britain for studies and tries to spread the Indian values among Indians settled there. The film was notable for its portrayal of the Indian diaspora and the clash of cultures, making a strong statement on the importance of Indian traditions and values. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Dulhan Chali“, “Purva Suhani Aayi Re“, “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram” and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹47.5 million (US$6.31 million) worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Purab Aur Pachhim sung by Mahendra Kapoor, Mukesh, Manhar Udhas, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Purab Aur Pachhim movie song lyrics below.