Parwana (1947)

Parwana, meaning the moth drawn to a flame, is a romantic drama that holds a special place in Hindi film history as the last film of K. L. Saigal, the first superstar singer of Indian cinema, who died in January 1947 before it reached audiences. He plays opposite Suraiya, then a rising singing star, in a tale of love and sacrifice. The film's main draw is its music by Khurshid Anwar, with songs by both stars, among Saigal's final recordings. For admirers of 1940s cinema it remains a poignant farewell to the voice that defined the decade's film song and shaped generations of singers.