Shatranj (1956 film)
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| Shatranj | |
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| Directed by | Gyan Mukherjee |
| Produced by | Revathi Productions |
| Written by | Gyan Mukherjee (screenplay) Vrajendra Gaur (dialogues) Nabendu Ghosh (story) |
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| Music by | C. Ramchandra |
| Edited by | Bimal Roy |
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Running time | 149 mins[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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) is a 1956 black and white Indian Hindi-language film starring Ashok Kumar and Meena Kumari[4] in lead roles. The film was directed by Gyan Mukherjee.[5]
Plot[edit]
Pratap Chandra Chaudhary, a wealthy and shrewd businessman, with a dark past has a flourishing business of coal. However, his business tactics are poorly received by his daughter Sandhya, who resents her father's ways. Shanti Swarup, a driver appointed for young Sandhya, forms a bond of love and soon, they are lawfully wedded. On hearing this news, Chaudhary is furious, and later shocked when he comes to know about his son-in-law's identity. This shock subsequently becomes the reason of his death. Why was Chaudhary shocked? What is Shanti's secret? What happened to Sandhya? All this and more is revealed by the climax of the film.
Cast[edit]
- Ashok Kumar as Shanti Swaroop
- Meena Kumari as Sandhya
- Jagdish Sethi as Pratap Chandra Chaudhary
- Nana Palsikar as Mangal Dada
- Yakub as Kundan
- Rajendra Nath
- Baby Nanda
- Leela Mishra
- Vijaylaxmi
Crew[edit]
The crew of the film included:[6]
- Director – Gyan Mukherjee
- Writer – Gyan Mukherjee (screenplay), Vrajendra Gaur (dialogues), Nabendu Ghosh (story)
- Music – C. Ramchandra
- Lyricist – Rajinder Krishan
- Playback Singers – Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Hemant Kumar, C. Ramchandra
- Editor – Bimal Roy
Soundtrack[edit]
The film had eight songs in it. The music of the film was composed by C. Ramchandra. Lyrics were penned by Rajinder Krishan.[7][8]
- "Hawa Hai Sard Sard Aur Dil Me Bhi Hai Dard" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Badali Me Chhipe Chand Ne Kuch Mujhse Kaha Hai" - Hemant Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
- "Kitna Bhi Hum Alag Rahe" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Baji Kahi Shehnai Aayio Ji Aayio Fir Yaad Teri Aayi" - Asha Bhosle
- "Hawa Hai Sard Sard Aur Dil Me Bhi (Part - II)" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Kahi Se Shaam Hote Hi Sitare Aa Hi Jate Hai" - Asha Bhosle
- "Jawani Thi Soyi Sapnon Me Khoyi Aise Me Koi Le Gaya Dil" - Chitalkar, Asha Bhosle
- "Chali Bhi Aa Ki Tera Intezar Kab Se" – Chitalkar
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "शतरंज Shatranj". Film Songs. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "Shatranj (1956)". MuVyz. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "SHATRANJ (1956)". BFI. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "Meenakumari ji in a rare colourized promotional still from Shatranj (1956)". Twitter. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "Shatranj (1956)". Cinestaan. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ↑ "Shatranj (1956)". MovieBuff. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "Shatranj (1956)". Hindigeetamala. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ↑ "Shatranj (1956)". MySwar. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
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