Kaajal
| Kaajal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Ram Maheshwari |
| Written by | Kidar Sharma(dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Phani Majumdar |
| Story by | Gulshan Nanda |
| Based on | Maadhavi by Gulshan Nanda |
| Produced by | Pannalal Maheshwari |
| Starring | Meena Kumari Raaj Kumar Dharmendra Padmini |
| Cinematography | Sudhin Majumdar |
| Edited by | Keshav Nanda |
| Music by | Ravi |
Production companies | Famous Cine Studios, Tardeo, Mumbai Kalpanalok |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹24 million[1] |
Kaajal(lit.Kohl) is a 1965Bollywoodromancedrama filmproduced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film starsMeena Kumari,Raaj Kumar,Dharmendra,Padmini,Mumtaz,Mehmood,Durga Khote,andHelen.The soundtrack was composed by music directorRavi.
The film is adapted fromGulshan Nanda's novel "Maadhavi" byPhani MajumdarwithKidar Sharmawriting the dialogues.[2]It was the tenth-highest-grossing film, and was listed amongst the Top 20 films of 1965.Boxofficeindia.comdeclared the film a "hit" at the box office.[1]The film was remade inTeluguasMaa Inti Devatha.
Plot
[edit]The clerk in Ranimaa's family lives with his son, Kaushal and daughter, Madhavi. After he dies, Ranimaa brings up both children as her own, along with her only son, Rajesh. Years later, Rajesh has grown up and is of marriageable age. He meets with beautiful Bhanu Saxena and both fall in love with each other. Kaushal dies in a boating accident shortly after this, leaving behind a devastated Madhavi. Rajesh blames himself and Ranimaa for his death. A few months later, Rajesh marries Bhanu and she moves in with them. Bhanu dislikes Madhavi and would like her out of the way, she goes to the extent of accusing her of having an affair with her husband. Under pressure, Madhavi goes to kill herself, and is rescued by a young man named Moti. Rajesh likes Moti and would like him to marry Madhavi, to which he agrees. After the marriage, Madhavi bids adieu to Ranimaa, and Rajesh, and moves in with Moti. What Madhavi does not know that Moti had an agenda and an ulterior motive for marrying her, and it seems she has been dumped from the frying pan into the fire.
Cast
[edit]- Meena Kumarias Madhavi
- Raaj Kumaras Moti
- Dharmendraas Rajesh
- Padminias Bhanu
- Mehmoodas Bhola
- Mumtazas Jharna
- Durga Khoteas Ranimaa
- Gajanan Jagirdaras Mr. Saxena
- Helenas Courtesan
- Ramayan Tiwarias Kalu Mali / Kalicharan
- Tun Tunas Amba
- Gopal Sehgal as Amba's Mama
- Sailesh Kumar as Kaushal
Music
[edit]The songs of the film are penned bySahir Ludhianviand are composed byRavi.Playback singers areMohammed Rafi,Asha BhosleandMahendra Kapoor.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Chhoo Lene Do" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Yeh Zulf Agar Khulke" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Kabira Nirbhay Ram Jape, Jab Lag Diye Bati" | Mohammed Rafi,Asha Bhosle |
| "Zara Si Aur Pila Do Bhang, Main Aaya Dekhne" | Mohammed Rafi,Asha Bhosle |
| "Tora Man Darpan Kehlaye" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Mere Bhaiya, Mere Chanda" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Chham Chham Ghunghroo" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Samjhi Thi Ke Yeh Ghar" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Yeh Haseen Zulf" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Agar Mujhe Na Mili Tum, To Main Yeh Samjhunga" | Asha Bhosle,Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Muddat Ki Tamannaon Ka" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Aapke Paas Jo Aayega" | Mahendra Kapoor |
Awards
[edit]Won
Nominated
- Best Actor–Raaj Kumar
- Best Supporting Actor– Raaj Kumar
- Best Male Playback Singer–Mohammad Rafifor "Choo Lene Do"
- Best Story–Gulshan Nanda
References
[edit]- ^ab"Box office 1965".Boxofficeindia.com. Archived fromthe originalon 10 February 2012.Retrieved9 January2012.
- ^Deepak Mahaan (19 November 2012)."Kaajal (1965)".The Hindu.Archived fromthe originalon 16 December 2013.Retrieved9 January2012.