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Bahana

1965Movie2 h 0 min

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Bahana is a 1965 Indian Urdu film directed by Zahir Raihan under the banners Saregama. The film (Bahana), starring Sajjan, Meena Kumari, Anwar, Kumar, Pramila, Azurie, Sheela Vaz, was released in theatres in 1965. The film’s songs are composed by Madan Mohan Kohli and lyrics written by Rajendra Krishan.

Feels like

  • Classic Urdu Cinema
  • Romantic Drama
  • Family Relationships
  • Melodramatic Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Indian Film
  • Madan Mohan Soundtrack
  • Sentimental

Crew

Directed by
Zahir Raihan
Written by
Zahir Raihan
Music by
Khan Ataur Rahman

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Facts

April 16, 1965 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, Romance

Released
April 16, 1965
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Urdu
Made in
Bangladesh

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Bahana worth watching?"

Questions about Bahana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bahana worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Bahana okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bahana good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Bahana plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bahana in English?

Urdu

No, it was made in Urdu.