Lost melodies part 3

During the 1940s, the two faces which dominated the Indian film world with their music and acting were Noor Jehan and Suraiya. In fact, Suraiya was ranked after Noor Jehan who had created a sensation with her lively acting, tuneful singing and glamorous personality. Both appeared in Mehboob's musical Anmol Ghadi (1946), and enraptured the audiences. Though overshadowed by Noor Jehan, it goes to Suraiya's credit that though in a supportive role, she was able to hold her own and make her presence felt with her evergreen melodies. Suraiya decided to stay back in India after partition, while Noor Jehan left for Pakistan.

Noor Jehan - Chandni Raaten (Dupatta 1955) :  



Noor Jehan - Hamen To Sham-E-Gham Mein (Jugnu 1947) :  





Suraiya - Raaton Ki Neend Chhin Li (Shokhiyan 1952) :  



Suraiya - Mere Mundere Na Bol (Parwana 1947) :  



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