Bandhan (1956 film)
Bandhan (transl. Bond) is a 1956 black and white Indian Hindi-language film[1] starring Meena Kumari, Pradeep Kumar and Motilal in lead roles. The film was directed by Hemchandra Chunder.[2]
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| Directed by | Hemchandra Chunder |
| Written by | Benoy Chatterjee |
| Produced by | Sircar Productions |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sudhin Mazumdar |
| Edited by | Kali Raha |
| Music by | Hemant Kumar |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
In order to get their share of inheritance, Bani's parents have to get her married before she turns eighteen, to a suitable Brahmin boy, as per her grandfather's condition. Belonging to a rich and affluent family, she's married off to a poor but good-hearted preacher Amarnath. Will Bani accept her fate? All this and much more is to be expected from this family drama.
Cast
Actors Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar in a still from film.
- Meena Kumari as Bani
- Pradeep Kumar as Amarnath
- Motilal[2] as Binod
- Asit Sen as Vijay
- Achala Sachdev as Rama
- Nana Palsikar as Acharya ji
- Shashikala as Shanta
- David
- Minoo Mumtaz
- Leela Mishra
Accolades
- 1957: The film received an All India Certificate of Merit at 4th National Film Awards by the then President of India.[3]
Soundtrack
The film had seven songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Hemant Kumar. Rajendra Krishan wrote the lyrics.[4]
- "Dhool Mein Jaise" - Hemant Kumar
- "Brindavan Ki Kunj Gali" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Jo Milna Hai Bhagwan Se" - Hemant Kumar
- "Mere Devta Mujhko Dena Sahara" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Jaise Paani Chhupa Ghata Mein" - Hemant Kumar
- "Hasino Ke Aankho Ke Dore Gulabi" - Asha Bhosle
- "Dulah Ram Siya Dulhari" - Bela Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar
References
- "Bandhan (1956)". Movie Buff. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- "Bandhan (1956)". Cinestaan. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- "4th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- "Bandhan (1956)". Hindigeetamala. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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