Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1960, Chaudhvin Ka Chand is a romance and music film directed by M. Sadiq, running about 169 minutes.

What it’s about. The setting is the city of Lucknow in northern India, where Islamic culture flourished. Two of the three best friends who live in this city have fallen in love with the same woman named Jameela unknowingly. Aslam and Nawab are the two friends caught in this love triangle. Written by Anonymous Nawab Pyare Mian gets a close look at a stunning woman in a busy market place, and is left stunned by her beauty. Unable to get her out of his mind, he asks his friends, Shedad and Aslam, for assistance. Then to Nawab's delight he spots her at his sister's birthday celebration, and asks Nasibhan to find out who she is. After a few misunderstandings, he does find out her name, which is Jameela. But the problem is that his friend, Aslam, has also fallen for her, and the friends will have to make sacrifices for each other, then after that the decision will be Jameela's to decide who to chose for her life-partner.

Who’s in it. Chaudhvin Ka Chand stars Guru Dutt as Aslam, Waheeda Rehman as Jameela, Johnny Walker as Mirza Masarat Baig Shaida and Rehman as Pyare Mian Nawab, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Chaudhvin Ka Chand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chaudhvin Ka Chand page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chaudhvin Ka Chand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.