By Jagmohan Singh Barhok
Noor Jehan was one of the leading singers in the pre and post independence era. She also acted in films including Punjabi films. One of her films “Anmol Ghadi” (1946) also starring Surendra, Suraiya, Noorjehan, Amir Banu, Bhudo Advani & Leela Mishra iss still remembered for hit songs like- .”Aaja Meri Barbaad Mohabbat Ke Sahaare”, “Jawan Hai Mohabbat Haseen Hai Zamana”, “Awaz De Kahan Hai” , “Mere Bachpan Ke Saathi” & “Ab Kaun Hai Mera” all rendered by Noor Jehan. The film had music score by Naushad. It was a musical Blockbuster with an unbelievable Net Gross of rupees One Crore.
