Premier on Bangladesh Television on the occasion of a Personal visit of Dilip Kumar & Saira Banu in Bangladesh. Music The film features an acclaimed soundtrack composed by Naushad. Hindi/Urdu lyrics were by Shakeel Badayuni The Tamil lyrics were by Kambadasan. Lata Mangeshkar and Shamshad Begum rendered the Tamil songs also. However, it appears that the lyricist did not approve of their diction, and so songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar were recorded again with M. S. Rajeswari and songs sung by Shamshad Begum were recorded with Soolamangalam Rajeswari. While the film had the original recordings, the records (Plates) had both versions. So, there are 14 songs recorded on the gramophone records. Reception Box office Domestically in India, it was the highest grosser of 1952, grossing 2.8crore ($5.88million). Adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to (). It was the highest-grossing film in India at the time, and the first to net 1.5crore. It held the record for several years, until it was surpassed by Shree 420 (1955). It was also an overseas success, earning considerable profit from overseas. In overseas markets, the film was released in 28 countries and earned 773,060 ($162,410). Adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to (). Aan was the highest-gross Indian film overseas at the time, until it was surpassed by Awaara (1951) after its Soviet release in 1954. Worldwide, the film grossed (). Adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to crore (). It was the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time, up until it was surpassed by Awaara after its Soviet release in 1954. Critical reception Aan received critical acclaim in the British press at the time. The Times, for example, wrote a positive review of the film, comparing it favourably with Hollywood productions at the time. They stated that "Hollywood has nothing to reach up to handsome Dilip Kumar and seductive Nadira." Hollywood producer Cecil B. DeMille himself wrote a letter to Mehboob Khan saying, "I believe it is quite possible to make pictures in your great country which will be understood and enjoyed by all nations without sacrificing the culture and customs of India. We look forward to the day when you will be regular contributors to our screen fare with many fine stories bringing the romance and magic of India." Notes References External links Movie Review of Aan (1952) (Archived) - University of Iowa - Indian Cinema website Aan (1952) on YouTube