27/09/2023
Released on 22 September 1972 starring Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja, Sujit Kumar, Bindu, Helen, Utpal Dutt, Nazir Hussain and Rajindranath. Directed by Ravikant Nagaich and produced by Vinod Shah
The movie was made at the height of Rajesh Khanna's popularity and craze. It was the second movie of Rajesh Khanna with Tanuja after blockbuster Haathi Mere Saathi. It received good and average reviews from viewers and critics.
The music was composed by RD Burman and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack by RD Burman continues to be popular to date. "O Mere Dil Ke Chain", "Deewana Leke Aaya Hai" and "Chala Jaata Hoon" vocals by Kishore Kumar are popular to date. Rajesh Khanna initially did not approve "O Mere Dil Ke Chain" but when director Ravikant Nagaich told RD Burman, he went with the harmonium in Rajesh Khanna's room and came back after 15 minutes saying Khanna had approved the tune.
📷 Rajesh Khanna with his co-stars Tanuja and Bindu on the sets of Mere Jeevan Saathi
