Laila Majnu 1953

Laila Majnu is a 1953 Indian Bollywood romance, legend film released on Jan 01, 1953. The film is directed by K. Amarnath.

The story is about two born lovers Laila (Nutan) and Qais (Shammi Kappor) who are made for each other. They are two bodies but one soul, they can't live without each other. As is the case with most love stories, they have to pay a heavy price for their love. The people around them, not understanding thier love for each other, try to beat Qais up, seperate them but are not able to kill their love. Laila gets married to a ride prince but her soul belong to Qais. Though the story is old and has been narrated many a times, it still remains as fresh as a flower, a poignant tale which inspired and continues to inspire lovers of all generations.... an embodiment of true romance.

Lovers, through the ages, have been swearing by the names of Laila and Majnu, the greatest lovers the world ever produced The story of their love comes to us throught the hoary past, but, is as fragrant today as it was in the days of yore. . In the vast Sahra of Nad, a caravan of gypsies has encamped. The head of the gypsy tribe a kind of old man, is giving his blessings to two young hearts, whose hearts are throbbing with a rapture immortal love ! Loves path is not that easy-says the old man, it is strewn with throns of troubles and tribulations. It, sometimes, takes your all, and gives nothing in return, He narrates them the tale of true love that blossomed in those very sands hundreds of years ago. . Laila and Oais belonged to two different tribes that lived peacefully near an oasis. There fathers were the chiefs of the two tribes. Their beloved children studied in the same school. It was here that the tender hearts of Laila and Qais felt some thing for each other a-thing they could not name. Lailas father Amir Sarwar, came to know of tis amour and he wanted to nip the blossom in the bud. But meeting each other was irresistble for the young ones, and defying all stalling, they met each other in stealth. Thus, thier love matured with the passage of time. . It was not very long when everybody around came to know of their love. Amir Sarwar became furious, and followers belaboured Qais mercilessly. Amir, Qais father, wanted to factional war, but better sense prevailed with Amir Sarwar, and he decided to move from the place. Laila came to know of the decision, but the tribe had already decamped. She implored with tears and wailings to her companion to carry a message to Qais, but it was of no avail. . When Qais came to know that he had been forcibly parted fom his beloved, he followed Amir, Sarwars caravan. In the tity of Taif, Laila fell seriously ill Qais could not find his way to Laila : he changed himself into a beggar and reached Laila under pretext of begging alms. The very sight of Qais restored Laila to health. Qais, whou could not be away from Laila for a moment hovered around her house. People decried " the beggar" and called him a mad man "Majnu". . Incidentally, the prince of Iraq had come to Taif in those days, and when his eyes feel on Laila, he immediately decided to marry her. He offered priceless jewels, money and comforts which tempted Amir Sarwar and he accepted the offer.........! . What followed is a heart-rending tale which is beyond all words-the intensity and impact of which you can see on the screen alone. Check out this page for more updates on Laila Majnu.