Hindi Saraswatichandra (1968)

Saraswatichandra is a classic Indian film released in 1968, directed by Govind Saraiya. This cinematic piece is an adaptation of Govardhanram Madhavaram Tripathi’s novel of the same name, which is a significant work in Gujarati literature. The movie features Nutan and Manish as the lead actress and actor, respectively, portraying a poignant love story that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades.

The music for Saraswatichandra was composed by the renowned Kalyanji–Anandji duo, with lyrics penned by Indeevar. The songs from the film, sung by notable singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh, Mahendra Kapoor and Mubarak Begum, have become evergreen classics, contributing significantly to the film’s success and enduring appeal. Saraswatichandra was celebrated for its outstanding music, receiving the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, a testament to Kalyanji-Anandji’s exceptional work on the film’s soundtrack. The movie’s songs, such as “Chandan Sa Badan” and “Phool Tumhe Bheja Hai Khat Mein,” have become iconic, remaining popular with audiences even years after the film’s release. The movie won many awards, like 1969, National Film Awards and 1969, Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for various categories. The 1968 Hindi film was succeeded by the 1972 Gujarati sequel “Gunsundari No Ghar Sansar,” also directed by Govind Saraiya. This sequel won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 20th National Film Awards.

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