Bollywood's most expensive song, was edited 105 times, the singer sang it in..., lead actors were...

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03-05-2025

Bollywood's most expensive song, was edited 105 times, the singer sang it in..., lead actors were...
Mughal-e-Azam , released in 1970, continues to stand as one of the most iconic films in Bollywood's history. Its powerful dialogues, timeless songs and unforgettable scenes carved a special place in audiences hearts. Shot 65 years ago, the period film stars legendary actors like Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Durga Khote and Nigar Sultana in lead roles. Among its many memorable elements, the song Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya remains a cult classic and holds some fascinating stories behind its making.
Shot at Mohan Studios in grandly constructed set, measuring 150 feet in length, 80 feet in width, 35 feet in height, it took two years to develop. The cost of the overall set was over Rs 1 crore, more than the total budget of any Hindi film at that time. Several industry experts claim that if the song was shot in today's scenario, its estimated cost would have been around Rs 55 crore.
Music director Naushad Ali and lyricist Shakeel Badayuni were highly particular in composing the song. Naushad got it re-written multiple times before finalising the actual one. The song was edited about 105 times, until it was finally approved.
Voiced by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, the song was shot with the help of an echo effect, which was quite a rare technique at the time. Apparently, Naushad wanted to experiment with something different, so his creative mind thought of an idea, and made Lata Mangeshkar sang in a bathroom studio to give that in-depth echo effect to the song.
The extensive efforts and collaborative hard work put into the song and the film finally paid off as Mughal-e-Azam became the biggest blockbuster. Hence, the song Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya remains one of the most celebrated Bollywood songs of all time.