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	'''''Laila Majnu''''' is a ~~[[Bollywood films of~~ 1976~~\|1976]]~~ Indian [[Hindustani language\|Hindustani-language]] [[Romantic Drama film\|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Harnam Singh Rawail]] and starring [[Rishi Kapoor]], [[Ranjeeta Kaur\|Ranjeeta]] and [[Danny Denzongpa]] in lead roles. The film's music is by [[Madan Mohan]] and [[Jaidev]]. Based on the legend of [[Layla and Majnun]], it tells the story of two [[star-crossed lovers]]: Laila, a princess and Qais a.k.a. Majnu, a common man.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050729/asp/etc/story_5037312.asp \|title=Forever velvet \|author=Anil Groverच \|publisher=The Telegraph \|date=2005-07-29 \|accessdate=2007-04-28}}</ref>		'''''Laila Majnu''''' is a 1976 Indian [[Hindustani language\|Hindustani-language]] [[Romantic Drama film\|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Harnam Singh Rawail]] and starring [[Rishi Kapoor]], [[Ranjeeta Kaur\|Ranjeeta]] and [[Danny Denzongpa]] in lead roles. The film's music is by [[Madan Mohan]] and [[Jaidev]]. Based on the legend of [[Layla and Majnun]], it tells the story of two [[star-crossed lovers]]: Laila, a princess and Qais a.k.a. Majnu, a common man.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050729/asp/etc/story_5037312.asp \|title=Forever velvet \|author=Anil Groverच \|publisher=The Telegraph \|date=2005-07-29 \|accessdate=2007-04-28}}</ref>

	''Laila Majnu'' marked the debut of Ranjeeta. Upon its release in 1976, it garnered highly positive reviews from film critics, and became a box-office success. The humongous success of the film cemented Rishi Kapoor's status as a bankable star; for after his debut in ''[[Bobby (1973 film)\|Bobby]]'' (1973), he did not have any major success before ''Laila Majnu''. Since its release in 1976, ~~the film~~ is hailed as a [[cult classic]].		''Laila Majnu'' marked the debut of Ranjeeta. Upon its release in 1976, it garnered highly positive reviews from film critics, and became a box-office success. The humongous success of the film cemented Rishi Kapoor's status as a bankable star; for after his debut in ''[[Bobby (1973 film)\|Bobby]]'' (1973), he did not have any major success before ''Laila Majnu,'' with the exception of ''[[Kabhi Kabhie]]'' (1976). However, the success of that film was credited towards [[Shashi Kapoor]] and [[Amitabh Bachchan]]. Since its release in 1976, ''Laila Majnu'' is hailed as a [[cult classic]].

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	\|Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar		\|Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
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			\| "laila Majnu Do Badan Ek Jaan The"
			\|[[Ustad Rajkumar Rizvi]], Anuradha Paudwal, Preeti Sagar
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			\| "koi pathar se na mare mere deewane Ko
			\|[[Lata Mangeshkar]]
	\|}		\|}

	The songs of the movie were hits. Especially "Is Reshmi Paazzeb Ki Jhankar", "Tere Dar Par Aaya Hoon", " Barbad-E-Mohabbat ki Dua" and "Husn Hazir Hai". "Husn Hazir Hai" also reached number one on the [[Binaca Geetmala annual list 1977]], a rarity for a Madan Mohan composed song.		The songs of the movie were hits. Especially "Is Reshmi Paazzeb Ki Jhankar", "Tere Dar Par Aaya Hoon", " Barbad-E-Mohabbat ki Dua" and "Husn Hazir Hai". "Husn Hazir Hai" also reached number one on the [[Binaca Geetmala annual list 1977]], a rarity for a Madan Mohan composed song.

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	Laila and her lover Majnu, better known as Qais, were born to rival clans, the Amaris and the Sharwaris. The two loved each other as children. Their love was such that if one was hurt, the other started bleeding. The film recounts, how as kids at the madarsa, the maulvi asks them to write the name of Allah on their slates. Qais, who is lost in thoughts of Laila, inscribes her name instead. In return, an incensed maulvi canes him on the hand. But it is Laila's hand which starts bleeding. Incidents such as this, spread like wild fire and Laila's father, scared for his daughter's reputation, decides to stop her from going to school. The two clan heads decide to separate their children as it is impossible for them to conceive of the Sharwaris and the Amaris ever being joined by love instead of blood. Laila and her Majnu grow up in different places.		Laila and her lover Majnu, better known as Qais, were born to rival clans, the Amaris and the Sharwaris. The two loved each other as children. Their love was such that if one was hurt, the other started bleeding. The film recounts, how as kids at the madarsa, the maulvi asks them to write the name of Allah on their slates. Qais, who is lost in thoughts of Laila, inscribes her name instead. In return, an incensed maulvi canes him on the hand. But it is Laila's hand which starts bleeding. Incidents such as this, spread like wild fire and Laila's father, scared for his daughter's reputation, decides to stop her from going to school. The two clan heads decide to separate their children as it is impossible for them to conceive of the Sharwaris and the Amaris ever being joined by love instead of blood. Laila and her Majnu grow up in different places.

	Many years later, Qais and his friends visit Laila's town to buy camels and the stage is set for the two lovers to meet again. One day at the marketplace, they encounter each other and it is love at first sight for both of them. They start meeting each other secretly, all over again. But the villain makes his entry in the form of Laila's hot-tempered brother Tabrez (Ranjeet). He has already had a spat with Qais, with neither knowing the other's true identity. In the turn of events that follow, Qais's father dies at the hands of Tabrez. Qais in turn, avenges his father's murder by killing Tabrez. He is exiled from the town and wanders about in the dunes, like a madman, thirsting for just a look of his beloved. Meanwhile, Laila is married off to a prince, Bakhsh (Danny). Learning of her love for Qais, he promises to keep his distance until such time that he is not able to replace Majnu in Laila's heart. Like all others before him, he is unable to understand the almost divinely ordained love of Laila and Majnu. When he does, it is too late.		Many years later, Qais and his friends visit Laila's town to buy camels and the stage is set for the two lovers to meet again. One day at the marketplace, they encounter each other and it is [[love at first sight]] for both of them. They start meeting each other secretly, all over again. But the villain makes his entry in the form of Laila's hot-tempered brother Tabrez (Ranjeet). He has already had a spat with Qais, with neither knowing the other's true identity. In the turn of events that follow, Qais's father dies at the hands of Tabrez. Qais in turn, avenges his father's murder by killing Tabrez. He is exiled from the town and wanders about in the dunes, like a madman, thirsting for just a look of his beloved. Meanwhile, Laila is married off to a prince, Bakhsh (Danny). Learning of her love for Qais, he promises to keep his distance until such time that he is not able to replace Majnu in Laila's heart. Like all others before him, he is unable to understand the almost divinely ordained love of Laila and Majnu. When he does, it is too late.

	==Cast==		==Cast==

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{{Infobox film
| name = Laila Majnu
| image = Laila Majnu 1976.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[H. S. Rawail|Harnam Singh Rawail]]
| producer = Ram B.C. Seeroo Daryani
| writer = [[Abrar Alvi]] Anjana Rawail Harnam Singh Rawail
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Rishi Kapoor]] [[Ranjeeta Kaur]] [[Danny Dengzongpa]]
| music = [[Madan Mohan (music director)|Madan Mohan]] [[Jaidev]]
| cinematography = G. Singh
| editing = Shyam Rajput
| studio =
| distributor = De Luxe Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1976|11|11|India}}
| runtime = 141 min.
| country = [[India]] [[West Germany]] [[Soviet Union]]
| language = [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Laila Majnu''''' is a [[Bollywood films of 1976|1976]] Indian [[Hindustani language|Hindustani-language]] [[Romantic Drama film|romantic drama film]] directed by [[Harnam Singh Rawail]] and starring [[Rishi Kapoor]], [[Ranjeeta Kaur|Ranjeeta]] and [[Danny Denzongpa]] in lead roles. The film's music is by [[Madan Mohan]] and [[Jaidev]]. Based on the legend of [[Layla and Majnun]], it tells the story of two [[star-crossed lovers]]: Laila, a princess and Qais a.k.a. Majnu, a common man.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050729/asp/etc/story_5037312.asp |title=Forever velvet |author=Anil Groverच |publisher=The Telegraph |date=2005-07-29 |accessdate=2007-04-28}}</ref>

''Laila Majnu'' marked the debut of Ranjeeta. Upon its release in 1976, it garnered highly positive reviews from film critics, and became a box-office success. The humongous success of the film cemented Rishi Kapoor's status as a bankable star; for after his debut in ''[[Bobby (1973 film)|Bobby]]'' (1973), he did not have any major success before ''Laila Majnu''. Since its release in 1976, the film is hailed as a [[cult classic]].

==Plot==
Laila and her lover Majnu, better known as Qais, were born to rival clans, the Amaris and the Sharwaris. The two loved each other as children. Their love was such that if one was hurt, the other started bleeding. The film recounts, how as kids at the madarsa, the maulvi asks them to write the name of Allah on their slates. Qais, who is lost in thoughts of Laila, inscribes her name instead. In return, an incensed maulvi canes him on the hand. But it is Laila's hand which starts bleeding. Incidents such as this, spread like wild fire and Laila's father, scared for his daughter's reputation, decides to stop her from going to school. The two clan heads decide to separate their children as it is impossible for them to conceive of the Sharwaris and the Amaris ever being joined by love instead of blood. Laila and her Majnu grow up in different places.

Many years later, Qais and his friends visit Laila's town to buy camels and the stage is set for the two lovers to meet again. One day at the marketplace, they encounter each other and it is love at first sight for both of them. They start meeting each other secretly, all over again. But the villain makes his entry in the form of Laila's hot-tempered brother Tabrez (Ranjeet). He has already had a spat with Qais, with neither knowing the other's true identity. In the turn of events that follow, Qais's father dies at the hands of Tabrez. Qais in turn, avenges his father's murder by killing Tabrez. He is exiled from the town and wanders about in the dunes, like a madman, thirsting for just a look of his beloved. Meanwhile, Laila is married off to a prince, Bakhsh (Danny). Learning of her love for Qais, he promises to keep his distance until such time that he is not able to replace Majnu in Laila's heart. Like all others before him, he is unable to understand the almost divinely ordained love of Laila and Majnu. When he does, it is too late.

==Cast==
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* [[Rishi Kapoor]] as Majnu / Qais Al Amri
* [[Ranjeeta Kaur]] as Laila
* [[Danny Dengzongpa]] as Prince Bahksh
* [[Feroz (actor)|Feroz]]

==Soundtrack==
Film's music is by [[Madan Mohan (director)|Madan Mohan]] and [[Jaidev]] with lyrics by [[Sahir Ludhianvi]].

{| class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singer (s)
|-
| "Husn Hazir Hai"
|[[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
| "Tere Dar Pa Aaya Hoon"
|[[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Hoke Mayoos Tere Dar Se"
|Mohammed Rafi, Aziz Nazan, Shankar Shambbhu, Ambar Kumar and Chorus
|-
| "Is Reshmi Paazzeb Ki Jhankar"
|Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
|-
| "Barbad-E-Mohabbat ki Dua"
|Mohammed Rafi
|-
| "Ab Agar Hum Se Khudai Bhi"
|Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
|-
| "Yeh Deewane Ki Zidd Hai Apne"
|Mohammed Rafi
|-
| "Likh Kar Tera Naam Zameen Par"
|Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
|}

The songs of the movie were hits. Especially "Is Reshmi Paazzeb Ki Jhankar", "Tere Dar Par Aaya Hoon", " Barbad-E-Mohabbat ki Dua" and "Husn Hazir Hai". "Husn Hazir Hai" also reached number one on the [[Binaca Geetmala annual list 1977]], a rarity for a Madan Mohan composed song.

==Release and reception==
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==Box office==
The film was a major success

== See also ==
* [[Yusuf and Zulaikha]]
* [[Shirin and Farhad]]
* [[Heer Ranjha]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0266712|Laila Majnu}}

{{Layla and Majnun}}

[[Category:1979 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Madan Mohan]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian folklore]]
[[Category:Films directed by H. S. Rawail]]
[[Category:Films scored by Jaidev]]