Taj Mahal
DVD cover
Directed byMuppalaneni Shiva
Screenplay byMuppalaneni Shiva
Story byMuppalaneni Shiva
Dialogue byJandhyala
Produced byD. Ramanaidu
StarringSrikanth
Monica Bedi
Sanghavi
CinematographyChota K. Naidu
Edited byK. Madhava
Marthand K. Venkatesh
Music byM. M. Srilekha
Production
company
Distributed bySuresh Productions
Release date
  • 25 May 1995 (1995-05-25)
Running time
138 min
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Taj Mahal is a 1995 Telugu-language romance film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Monica Bedi and Sanghavi. The music was composed by M. M. Srilekha. It is the first successful film for Srikanth as a lead actor and the debut film of noted lyricist Chandrabose.[1][2]

Plot

The film revolves around the love story of Amar (Srikanth), a wealthy young man, and Mumtaz (Monica Bedi), a girl who sells miniature Taj Mahal models in Agra. Amar, on a trip with his friends, falls head over heels for Mumtaz's charm and innocence. Their whirlwind romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of the majestic Taj Mahal.

However, their path to love is filled with obstacles. Amar's family disapproves of their relationship due to their different social backgrounds. Mumtaz's brother, fearing for her safety, also tries to keep them apart. To make matters worse, Mumtaz discovers a shocking truth about her past that throws her life into turmoil.

Cast

Soundtrack

Taj Mahal
Soundtrack album by
M. M. Srilekha
Released2010
GenreSoundtrack
Length27:12
LabelSuresh Productions
ProducerM. M. Srilekha
M. M. Srilekha chronology
Kondapalli Ratayya
(1995) 		Taj Mahal
(1995) 		Oho Naa Pellanta
(1996)

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Srilekha . Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy, Chandra Bose, Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, Bhuvana Chandra.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chik Lik Chik Lik"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:24
2."O Kala Kannadi"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:12
3."Jum Jum Antoo"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:45
4."Pelli Pellantu"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:34
5."Saagipoye Neeli Megham"Bhuvana ChandraS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:37
6."Manchu kondallona"Chandra BoseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:40
Total length:27:12

Awards

References

  1. ^ E, Madhukar (5 August 2014). "Reading literature, friends encouragement my forte". The Hans India.
  2. ^ "Happy Birthday Srikanth: Six films of the actor you can't miss". The Times of India. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

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Filmography of Muppalaneni Shiva
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