A musical hit and Bhagwan’s most successful film as producer and director. A dispatch clerk (Bhagwan) dreams of becoming a stage star. His success as singer and dancer is aided by the reigning star Asha (Bali) with whom he falls in love. The love story is intercut with tragedy in his home, the death of his mother (Pratima Devi), estrangement from his father (Badri Prasad) and the villainy of his brother-in-law (Nihal). The film’s highlights are the dances and C. Ramchandra’s hit songs Shola jo bhadke (set to flickering light and Hawaiian dance choreography), Bholi surat and Shyam dhale, all sung by the composer with Lata Mangeshkar. Bhagwan apparently sold the film’s rights cheaply after its initial run and its successful 90s re-release did nothing to benefit its impecunious maker.
Cast: Geeta Bali, Master Bhagwan
Crew: Master Bhagwan (Director), Shankar A Palav (Director of Photography), C Ramchandra (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Release Dates: 01 Jan 1951 (India)
Did you know? Bhagwan Dada took a huge risk in making this film, having to mortgage almost all his assets to distributors. He kept the film running since he was confident it would work. Read More
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as Asha
as Pyarelal
Supporting Actor
as Pyarelal's Father
as Bimla
as Malti
as Drummer
Supporting Actor
as Pyarelal's Mother
Supporting Actor
as Theatre Owner
Supporting Actress
Direction
Director
Distribution
Distributor
Writers
Story Writer
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Lyricist
Playback Singer
Sound
Sound Re-recording Mixer
Art
Art Director
Choreography
Choreographer
Editorial
Editor
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Black & White
Sound Mix:
Mono
Stereoscopy:
No
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Trivia:
Bhagwan Dada took a huge risk in making this film, having to mortgage almost all his assets to distributors. He kept the film running since he was confident it would work.
