
HOWRAH BRIDGE
Offset on Paper
Circa
1958
Size (cms)
50 x 75
Artist
Anonymous
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Publisher
Shree Shakti Films
Printer
Jayshree Printers, Calcutta.
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Howrah Bridge (1958) is a suspense thriller directed by Shakti Samanta and produced by F.C. Mehra. Starring Ashok Kumar, Madhubala, K.N. Singh, Om Prakash, Dhumal, and Madan Puri, the film is known for its gripping narrative and iconic music. The soundtrack, composed by O.P. Nayyar with lyrics by Qamar Jalalabadi, features memorable songs, including the evergreen hit ""Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu"", sung by Geeta Dutt.
The story revolves around Prem Kumar (Ashok Kumar), who travels to Kolkata to recover his family’s stolen heirloom, a priceless dragon mask. His search leads him to the dark alleys of the city, where he encounters the beautiful dancer Edna (Madhubala) and a network of criminals. As Prem gets entangled in a web of deception and crime, he must outsmart the villainous Pyarelal (Madan Puri) and corrupt businessman John Chang (K.N. Singh) to uncover the truth.
With its blend of mystery, romance, and iconic music, Howrah Bridge remains a classic in Indian cinema, particularly remembered for its stylish cinematography and Madhubala’s mesmerizing screen presence.
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