Kar le dil ka sauda dil se
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Today’s song is from a costume film Yahudi ki Ladki-1957. The film was produced and directed by S.D.Narang for New oriental Pictures, Bombay. Music was by Hemant Kumar, ably assisted by Ravi, who had already started giving music to films independently since film Vachan-1955. The Lyricist was S.H.Bihari. The film cast included Madhubala, Pradeep Kumar, Gajanan Jahagirdar, Heeralal, Sunder, S.D.Narang, Smriti Biswas, Krishnakant, Helen and many others.
When Talkie films started, films made in Bombay had two major influences. One influence was films made from Calcutta ( in my opinion,every Hindi film coming from Calcutta was like watching a Bangla film with Hindi dialogues,using Bookish Hindi language) and the second influence was that of the Parsee Theatre stories. Parsee Theatre was very active from 1850 to 1930s. With their costumes, sets,stories and dialogues they influenced theatres of all languages of India. Plays were in Gujarati,Hindi,Urdu and English, but its impact was widespread. The Parsee Theatre dramas spread from Bombay to Karachi, Lahore, Dacca, Lucknow, Aligadh, Meerut, Delhi, Calcutta, Jodhpur and Hyderabad. The active theatres lasted till the 40s, but then most big drama companies started film companies like Imperial, Minerva,Wadia and Madan from Calcutta. They borrowed stories from Parsee Shahnama, Arabian Nights, Mahabharat, Shakespeare etc. They employed paid drama writers.
One such writer was Agha Hshr Kashmiri whose dramas became famous and many of them were made into films. Yahudi ki Ladki-33 was a costume epic from New Theatres and was the most faithful adaptation of Agha Kashmiri’s classic written in 1915. It was translated in Bangla as “Misrakumari” (Egyptian damsel) by Baradprasanna Dasgupta. The story depicts the rivalry between the Roman Priest Brutus and the Jew merchant Ezra. That film had 19 songs and it was an elaborate production.
Today’s film was one of those films which had a similar story plot in 4 films at different times. There are dozens of films on similar themes. One must remember that Theme and story plot are two different things. For example,on the theme of rebirth, there have been several films like Mahal, Madhumati, Karz etc etc. Then there were movies on the same story plot, viz. Mehboob’s Aurat-40 and Mother India-57 or all the movies titled “Devdas” in 1935,1955 and 2002. On the theme of “2 crooks helping a damsel”, films like Ek thi ladki-49,Hum sab chor hai-56, Ek thi Reeta-71 and many more films made by Shorey. Khazanchi – 41 and Khazanchi-58 were made on the same plot. So on and so forth.
There were many films with the same plot, but the series of movies with the word Yahudi in them takes the cake. There were four such films with ditto plots and same characters.( Devdas comes second .) The first film was Yahudi ki Ladki-1933, starring Saigal and Rattanbai. Then came Yahudi ki Beti-56 starring Tabassum as Heroine for the first time. Next was Yahudi ki ladki-57 with Madhubala and Pradeep kumar and the last one was Bimal Roy’s Yahudi-58 with Dilip kumar and Meena Kumari. The first and the last film had well known stars and wonderful music, making them memorable films.
Sometimes I wonder how a filmmaker investing so much money does not have the sense to make a film which can compete with the other films made in the same year. 1957 was the best year in the Golden Era! The best year in the 50s! The best year for melody and music! Such wonderful films came this year!!! The lineup of 1957 films looks like the selection of the creamy layer in everlasting music – ‘Mother India’, ‘Pyasa’, ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’, ‘Bhabhi’, ‘Asha’, ‘Miss Mary’, ‘Naya Daur’, ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’, ‘Paying Guest’, ‘Nau Do Gyarah’, ‘Dekh Kabira Roya’. ‘Nausherwaan e Adil ‘, ‘Gateway Of India’, ‘Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke ‘, ‘Kathputali’, ‘Sharada’ . . . Films like Baarish, Ab Dilli door nahin, Abhiman, Bada Bhai, Begunah, Beti, Chhote Babu, Coffee House, Dushman, Johnny Walker, Miss Bombay, Miss India, Mr. X, Narsi Bhagat, Paak Daman, Pawanputra Hanuman, Ustad, Zamana. Films produced in Madras were quite popular. AVM’s ‘Bhabhi’, ‘Miss Mary’ and ‘Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke’, Prasad Production’s first Hindi film ‘Sharda’, and MV Raman’s film ‘Asha’ played havoc with their captive audiences. Films from south somehow have always concocted a success formula, mixing comedy, tragedy, social message, excellent production values and above all superb music, which made their films very popular everywhere.
Satyen Bose’s ‘Bandi’ brought together all the three Ganguly brothers in one film for the first time. Later he would repeat this feat in ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’ in 1958. ‘Musaafir’, Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s first Hindi film as a director, was an experimental film depicting the phases of life – birth, life, death and rejuvenation, symbolically through a succession of tenants in a house on rent. Director Amiya Chakravarty’s competition with Gyan Mukherjee came to an end with his unexpected demise while the making of ‘Kathputali’ was in progress. The film was completed by Nitin Bose. (Later, Gyan Mukherjee also passed away while making ‘Sitaron Se Aagey’ (1958) which was later completed by Satyen Bose. Both films had the same story and same heroine).
With the musical blockbuster ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’ from Filmistan, Nasir Hussain introduced his own success formula of entertaining films and minted crores by repeating it several times, in a new garb. This film changed Shammi Kapoor’s luck, and made him an A grade actor. However, it did not much benefit the heroine Ameeta. She remained where she was – a second grade actress. Filmistan also released ‘Paying Guest’, with chocolate hero Dev Anand, with superb music and songs composed by SD Burman. Dev also featured in ‘Nau Do Gyarah’, another musical entertainer from Navketan, his home production company.
A surprise hit that year was the socio-religious film ‘Janam Janam Ke Phere’. The song “Zara Samne To Aao Chhaliye” became the unexpected top song of the year and an iconic one at that! ‘Apradhi Kaun’ was genuinely an excellent detective story. Amiya Chakravarty’s ‘Dekh Kabira Roya’ was a hit due to its superb music, though its cast was quite ordinary. ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’ got the National Award. Amiya Chakravarty and Gope passed away this year. Nimmi got married. Vividh Bharati started its broadcast on 3rd October 1957.
With so many entertaining films around, a lackluster film like Yahudi ki Ladki-1957 was no match at all. One of the major drawbacks of the film-IMHO- was to cast an actor like Pradeep Kumar opposite a sheer beauty like Madhubala, who was capable of making her Hero eat duct in acting. Pradeep Kumar was a good looking actor with Zero histrionic talent. No wonder the film soon flopped. Whatever run it had was because of Hemant Kumar’s music.
The story of this film was….
The story is based on the conflict of believer and non-believer, and the virtual triumph of virtues over vices. Some thousand years back, the lusty king Pharaoh became so power mad that he declared himself as God of earth. Those who believed his fantastic claim, prospered and those who did not, were tortured and suffered most inhumanly. The main opposition against his Godship came from Beni Isralilties, the disciples of prophet Moses. Bani-al-Sabba, the pious jew, was the leader of this nonviolent crusaders. The tyrant Pharaoh ruthlessly murders Sabbas brother and only son Shadab and thus creates a reign of terror. Rashad, the faithful servant of Sabba kidnaps Roohi the eldest daughter of Pharaoh as revenge but the kind hearted Sabba intervenes and saves the life of this innocent child. . Years Pass by. Roohi grew up as Sabbas loving daughter Farida. She helps Sabba in the Blacksmith shop by doing all sorts of manly jobs. On the other hand Zakir, the ambitious brother and Justice of peace of Pharaoh shrewdly plans to become the ruler of Egypt. While his son Sajjad becomes the daring Commander-in-chief.
Sajjad conquers the most invincible kingdom of Syria and brings the seductive queen Zarina as a captive. Pleased with this conquest Pharaoh decides to give his second daughter Rahilla in marriage to Sajjad. Zakir conspires with Zarina and induces her to seduce Pharaoh so that she can get her Syria back. Zarina believes Zakir in the beginning and agrees to do away with Pharaoh but at the nick of time she understands the double crossing policy of Zakir.
Once while coming back from a victorious campaign Sajjad happens to meet Farida and loses his heart to her at the very first sight. To gain the love of Farida Sajjad manages to get an employment in Sabbas shop under the disguise of a jew by the false name of Dawood. On the other side Quaroon, the only son of Pharaoh, falls in love with a palace sweepress by the name of Zubeida.Pharaoh learns this and captures Farida and sentences her to death,when Sabba appears and declares that she is the king’s first daughter. The king is in a dilemma. There is a fight and Zakir defeats Pharaoh. He marries Sajjad to Farida and all is well.
The Producer, Director and actor of this film had an unique personality. He can only be compared with multi-talented artist Ranjan. A young man was born on 18-6-1918,at Lyallpur,Punjab. He studied hard and got higher education.First he did B.Sc., then completed M.B.B.S. and became a Medical Doctor. Later he submitted a Thesis and got his Ph.D. All this from Lahore Medical College. He also wrote some research papers and 2 books. With this sparkling education, he could have had a luxurious living,but he chose to join the uncertain Film World. True to his wont, he succeeded here too and became a Hero,Producer,Director,Studio owner , a Lyricist and a writer.
Yes, in the early era of the late 30s,when educated people were a rarity,this highly qualified young man came into films. His name was SATYA DEV NARANG or simply, S.D.Narang.(18-6-1918 to 25-1-1986 ). Here are some highlights of his life,adapted suitably ,from the site sdnarangsfan.com…With thanks, along with other sources and my notes…..
1. During his life, from 1918 to 1986, he served the Indian Film Industry, at three Capitals of this industry, Lahore (1936 to 1946), Calcutta (l947 to 1951) and Bombay (1952 to 1980), as hero, producer, director, writer and Studio owner.
2. He had the distinction of being the highest educated man in the film industry. He was B.Sc., M.B.B.S and Ph. D from Lahore Medical College.
3. He had the credit of being the debut making leading man of ‘ Khazanchi’ which was The First Indian Film to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.
4. He was the youngest leading man in Lahore, who played the lead in Khazanchi, Ravi Paar, Zamindar, Patwari, Gawandhi,Thekedar, Sahara,Yeh Hai Zindagi (his first venture as producer-director) and Kamini.
5. In Calcutta he produced ‘Chittagong Armoury Raid’, which was India’s ‘First Revolutionary Film’. He also produced Nai Bhabhi, Ek Raat, Aprajitha, and Chiner Putul and also played the leading roles in these films. Apart from his own movies, he played the lead in Iran Ki Ek Raat and Kajari,which were produced by outside producers.
6. After partition, he had to leave Lahore, like a Refugee, leaving all his assets and immovable property behind him. With his hard work and experience once again he was able to establish himself as the hero, producer, director, writer and Studio owner at Delhi. But the studio proved disaster in disguise for him. Being a soft hearted person, he was giving credit to the producers, who used to shoot their films in his studio. They duped him and he had to suffer heavy losses. With this bitter experience he left the city and entered the City of Dreams and the capital of Entertainment, Bombay, in 1952.
7. Being a passionate movie maker, Dr. S. D. Narang was able to get himself settled in Bombay, within a very short span of time. He had already dedicated himself to the silver screen. Once again he arose alive from his own ashes, like a Phoenix.
8. He made his presence felt in a big way in the big City of Bombay.
He produced and directed many films with big stars. In Tanhai and Darban he played the leading role himself. Some of the important films produced by him in Mumbai include, Arab Ka Saudagar, Yahudi Ki Ladki, Dilli Ka Thug, Sagai, Babul Ki Kaliyan, Do Thug, Ram Kasam, College Girl, Do Ustad, Kismatwala and Nishanebaaz. He had also produced Shehnai, which was India’s First Air-Force Film.
9. He was also the producer of Bombay Ka Chor, which was India’s First ‘Holiday-on-Ice’ movie.
10. He has also the credit of producing India’s First Under-water-movie, ‘Anmol Moti’ Jeetendra and Babita starrer.
11. The movie maker with Midas touch, Dr. S. D. Narang, had spent his 50 golden years of his cinematic profession, in the service of Silver Screen.(1936-86)
12, Before venturing into the film industry as the leading man, S. D. Narang, had an aptitude for research and while studying in Lahore Medical College, he did research on ‘Binocular Theory Of Vision’, which was published in his college Magazine. He bagged the Ph. D and became the Doctor of Philosophy, though he was already a Doctor of medicines.
13, Apart from being the author of a novel ‘Hippy Aur Yogi’ and ‘Human Psychology’, he had written a most praiseworthy book, ‘An Introduction To The Theory Of ‘Bio-Economics. It was actually a new approach to diagnosis and cure of Inflation and poverty. If applied to the present Global financial crisis, it can change the face of the fiscal fate of the World.
14. In 1960 he got married to actress of his time Smriti Biswas,with whom he had played the lead in many films. After her marriage she stopped signing new films, and decided to play the roles of faithful wife and caring mother. She preferred to prepare food for her beloved sons Rajiv Narang and Satyajeet Narang.
Here is a very peppy song, sung by Geeta Dutt. Enjoy….
Song- Kar le dil ka sauda dil se (Yahudi Ki Ladki)(1957) Singer- Geeta Dutt, Lyricist- S.H.Bihari, MD- Hemant Kumar
Lyrics
Kar le dil ka sauda dil se
dil milta hai mushqil se
aisa zamaana phir aayega kahaan
kar le dil ka sauda dil se
dil milta hai mushqil se
aisa zamaana phir aayega kahaan
dil ka lagaana bura to naheen
dil ko lagaana padega kaheen
dil ka lagaana bura to naheen
dil ko lagaana padega kaheen
gairon mein jaana na meree mehfil se
gairon mein jaana na meree mehfil se
duniya kee khushee tujhe milegee yahaan
kar le dil ka sauda dil se
dil milta hai mushqil se
aisa zamaana phir aayega kahaan
dekho jee dhokha na khaana kaheen
duniya kee baaton mein aana naheen
dekho jee dhokha na khaana kaheen
duniya kee baaton mein aana naheen
sachchee muhabbat milegee mushqil se
sachchee muhabbat milegee mushqil se
dhoondhh lo jaake chaahe saara jahaan
kar le dil ka sauda dil se
dil milta hai mushqil se
aisa zamaana phir aayega kahaan
kar le dil ka sauda dil se
dil milta hai mushqil se
aisa zamaana phir aayega kahaan
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