Some lesser-known facts about Rajesh Khanna’s Aan Milo Sajna

“Aan Milo Sajna” is a Bollywood film released in 1970. Here are some lesser-known facts about the movie:

1. The film was directed by Mukul Dutt, who was better known as a cinematographer. He also worked as a cinematographer in films like “Padosan” and “Mera Naam Joker.”
2. The film starred Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh in the lead roles. This was the third time the two actors were paired together after the successful film “Kati Patang.”and not so successful “Bahron ke sapne “
3. The music of the film was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The songs “Acha To Hum Chalte Hain” and “Jabse Hum Tere Aashiq Bane” became very popular and are still remembered today.
4. shooting the title song ‘Aan Milo Sajna’ was not really a cakewalk as the shooting was done in the paddy field which has spikes and it bothered the stars cast while shooting .
5. The film was shot in the picturesque locations of Kashmir .It had all hit songs and among them ‘Achha Toh Hum Chalte Hain’ and ‘Tere Kaaran Mere Saajan’ were chartbusters. All the songs barring one were shot in Kashmir. “It was Rajesh Khanna’s golden period and there was always a crowd around us while we were shooting for the film
6. The film also starred several veteran actors like Vinod Khanna, Rajendra Nath, and Nirupa Roy in supporting roles.
7. The film’s story was inspired by the Hollywood film “Come September,” which starred Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida.
8. The film was a box office success and was one of the top-grossing films of 1970. It was also remade in Telugu as “Poola Rangadu” in 1978.
9. The film’s title “Aan Milo Sajna” means “come, my beloved” in Hindi.