Rattan (1944)

Extremely successful love story establlshing the careers of both its dlrector and its composer. Two country youths Govind (Dewan) and Gaurl (Swarnalata) are in love. Gauri is forcibly married to another but their love does not fade. The film was bought by the Kapurchands for distribution and cheaply resold locally because it was deemed uncommercial. Classic musical score includes the Zohrabai number <i>Akhiyan mila ke jiya bharma ke chale nahin jaana</i> and established Naushad's reputation among the leading music directors from the 40s onwards.