Chirag


Chirag is a 1969 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh in lead roles. Apart from other plus points, it has the famous song "Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa" sung separately by Mohd. Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. It also has "Mere Bichhade Sathi Sunta Ja" and "Chhayi Barakha Bahar.." both sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Plot

Ajay Singh meets Asha Chibber, and is led to believe that she belongs to a wealthy family. After a few misunderstandings, he does find out that she is a simple girl living a poor lifestyle. Both do fall in love, and Ajay goes to meet with Asha's brother, Dr. O.P. Chibber, and his wife, Shanti. They are pleased to meet him, and Ajay's mother, Gayetridevi visits them and approves of Asha. Ajay and Asha get married and settle down. After marriage Asha is expected to conceive, but she is unable to do so. After a certain incident she also loses her eyesight and becomes dependent on Ajay. Frustrated Gayetridevi decides to ask Asha to leave the house, and arranges a second marriage for Ajay, an act which will change the lives of everyone in the house.

Cast

The soundtrack of the film contains 7 songs. The music for all the songs were composed by Madan Mohan and the lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Raj Khosla wanted Majrooh to use the line from faiz's poetry for the song "Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa Duniya", for which permission was obtained.
#TitleSingerDuration
1"Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa Duniya "Mohammed Rafi04:13
2"Chhai Barkha Bahar"Lata Mangeshkar06:15
3"Bhor Hote Kaga"Lata Mangeshkar03:53
4"Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa Duniya "Lata Mangeshkar04:29
5"Jab Dekh Liya"Mohammed Rafi04:45
6"More Bichhade Saathi"Lata Mangeshkar05:19
7"Chirag Dil Ka Jalao"Mohammed Rafi04:22