Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai is a 1969 National Award winning Punjabi film directed by Ram Maheshwary, starring Prithviraj Kapoor, I. S. Johar, Nishi, Veena and Vimi.
The film is based on a true incident which took place at Golden Temple, Amritsar.[1] The film was awarded the 1970 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi, and National Film Award for Best Music Direction,[1]
Plot
The film is set in Amritsar in 1947. A devout Sikh and prosperous contracting businessman, Gurmukh Singh (Prithviraj Kapoor), lives with his wife, and younger brother, Prem. Trouble starts when Prem marries Ratan Kaur, as her brother, Sukha, creates differences between two brothers, which eventually leads to the closure of the business. However, amidst all the difficult times that come, Gurmukh never loses faith and in time, because of his sacrifice and quiet suffering, harmony is established in the family in the end.[1]
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Prithviraj Kapoor | Gurmukh Singh[1][2] |
| Veena | Gurmukh Singh's wife[1][2] |
| I. S. Johar | Sukha, Ratan Kaur's brother[1][2] |
| Nishi | Ratan Kaur[2] |
| Vimi | Charanjit Kaur aka Channi[1][2] |
| Jagdish Raj | Inspector |
| Som Dutt | Gurmeet Singh |
| David Abraham | Doctor[2] |
| Ramayan Tiwari | Doctor |
| Suresh | Prem Singh[2] |
Soundtrack
S. Mohinder composed the music [1][2] and Verma Malik penned the lyrics while many of the lyrical compositions are taken from the Gurbani (from the Sikh religious text, Guru Granth Sahib).[2]
Shabad "Re Mann Aiso Karr" and also earned him a 1970 National Film Award for Best Music Direction
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| Bul Tere Ne Chandigarh De | Asha Bhosle, Mohammad Rafi |
| Guran Ik Deh Bujhai | Manna Dey |
| Prabh Jo Tokhe Laaj Hamari | Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor |
| Kal Taran Guru Nanak Aaya | Bhai Samund Singh Raagi |
| Deh Shiva Bar Mohe | Mahendra Kapoor |
| Bissar Gayi Sab Tat Parayi | Manna Dey |
| Mittar Pyare Nu Haal | Mohammad Rafi |
| Hum Maile Tum Ujjal Karte | Manna Dey |
| Mere Sahiba Mere Sahib | Asha Bhosle |
| Re Man Aiso Kar Sanyasa | Asha Bhosle |
| Mitti Dundh Jag Chanan Hoya | Bhai Samund Singh Raagi |
| Lavan (Har Chouthari Lanv) | S. Mohinder and Bhushan Mehta |
| Haada Ni Haada Haneir Pai Gaya | Shamshad Begum |
Restoration and re-release
While the original film was released on 15 April 1969, on the 500th birth anniversary (Guru Nanak Gurpurab) of Sikh Guru Guru Nanak, a digitally-enhanced version is set for release on 27 November 2015, presented by Shemaroo Entertainment and Wave Cinemas.The film is also dubbed in several regional languages, and the first teaser will be unveiled in Mumbai on 17 November at Kapoor family function. Earlier in the months, the film's trailer was launched at the historic Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "17th National Film Awards (1970)". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai (1969 film) - cast and crew". Indian Cinema Heritage Foundation (Cinemaazi.com) website. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Aujla, Harjap Singh. "The Music Maker:S. MOHINDER: The Most Decorated Music Director of Punjab". worldsikhnews.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Kapoor Family War: Ranbir's 'Tamasha' to clash with his great grandfather's film!". Daily News & Analysis website. 14 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Sanyukta Iyer (9 November 2015). "Prithviraj Kapoor's digitally restored film to release with Ranbir's 'Tamasha'". The Times of India newspaper. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
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