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Prem Ka Nasha — 'The Intoxication of Love' — was a romantic drama from Madan Theatres Ltd., the Calcutta-based giant of Indian cinema. The title sits squarely in the Urdu romantic tradition of love as an intoxicant that overpowers reason and social convention, a metaphor drawn from both ghazal poetry and Sufi mysticism. Directed by N. Majumdar, the film exemplifies Madan Theatres' large 1933 output — the studio produced numerous films across genres that year, and romantic dramas with musically evocative titles like this one were a staple of their commercial programme.

Music director not documented. Madan Theatres romantic dramas of this period featured popular song styles of the day including ghazal and light classical forms.

Part of Madan Theatres' prolific 1933 output, which included Dhruva, Nakli Doctor, Alif Laila, Ankh Ka Nasha, and Ramayana among others. The studio's volume and range in this year — mythological, comedy, romance — underlines its dominance of the early talkie market.