Jwar Bhata (1944 film)
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| Jwar Bhata | |
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| Directed by | Amiya Chakravarty |
| Starring | Dilip Kumar Ruma Guha Thakurta Agha Khan Vikram Kapoor Mridula Rani Shamim Bano |
| Cinematography | Radhu Karmakar |
| Music by | Anil Biswas (composer) |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Jwar Bhata (lit. 'High and low tides') is a 1944 black and white Indian drama film directed by Amiya Chakravarty. It marked the debut of Dilip Kumar, who went on to become one of the most famous actors in Hindi films.[1] The film also featured Mridula Rani, Shamim Bano, Agha, Vikram Kapoor, K. N. Singh, Khalil, and Mumtaz Ali. It was produced by Bombay Talkies. The music director was Anil Biswas.
Plot
[edit]An elderly man has two daughters named Rama (Shamim) and Renu (Mridula) of marriageable age. When the millionaire scion Narendra (Aga Jaan), who is slated to marry Rama, disguises himself to take a peek at his future bride, he mistakes Renu for Rama, and the two fall in love. When the mistake is discovered after the wedding, Renu curses God and is kicked out the house for heresy. She meets a wandering musician named Jagdish (Dilip Kumar), before returning home to learn that her sister is pregnant and terminally ill. They are faced with the stark choice of saving the life of the mother or the baby, until Renu makes up with God, prompting a miracle.
Cast
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- Dilip Kumar as Jagdish
- Shamim Bano as Rama
- Mridula Rani as Renu
- Aga Jaan as Narendra
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bhool Jana Chahti Hoon" | Parul Ghosh | 02:48 |
| 2. | "Sanjh Ki Bela Panchhi Akela" | Aroon Kumar | 03:01 |
| 3. | "Bhoola Bhatka Path Hara Man" | Manna Dey, Parul Ghosh | 03:28 |
| 4. | "Gao Kabir Udao Abir" | Anil Biswas | 02:54 |
| 5. | "More Angne Mein Chitki Chandni" | Parul Ghosh | 03:09 |
| 6. | "Andhkar Jalte Jugnu Ke Sanam (Duet)" | Parul Ghosh, Aroon Kumar | 03:08 |
| 7. | "Andkhar Jalte Jugnu Ke Sanam (Female)" | Parul Ghosh | 03:12 |
| 8. | "Prabhu Charanon Mein Deep Jalao" | Parul Ghosh, Amirbai Karnataki | 03:16 |
| 9. | "Sarson Peeli" | Aroon Kumar, Renu | 03:27 |
| Total length: | 28:23 | ||
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Jwar Bhata at IMDb
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