Anokha Bandhan
| Anokha Bandhan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mehul Kumar |
| Screenplay by | Bharat Dave |
| Story by | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Produced by | Ratan Irani |
| Starring | Ashok Kumar Jeetendra Shabana Azmi Navin Nischol Master Bittu |
| Cinematography | Baba Azmi |
| Edited by | Hussain A. Burmawala |
| Music by | Usha Khanna |
Production company | Shree Jagdamba Movies[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Anokha Bandhan (transl. Unique Relation) is a 1982 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Ratan Irani under the Shree Jagdamba Movies banner and directed by Mehul Kumar based on Sharat Chandra Chatterji's book Ramer Sumati (1914).[2] It stars Ashok Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Navin Nischol, Master Bittu while Jeetendra has given a Special Appearance and music composed by Usha Khanna. The film remade as Telugu movie Vadina Maata (1992).
Plot
The film begins in a village where Shyamlal is a trustworthy employee of the Zamindar. He lives with his ideal wife Annapurna / Anu. Before dying, his stepmother entrusts the responsibility of her son Ram to the couple. Despite having a child Gopal Anu dotes on Ram as ever, and he too adores her. Ram perturbs everyone with his naught deeds which Anu covers up. Moreover, he always confronts Chote Babu a haughty grandson of Zamindar. Meanwhile, the virago mother of Anu arrives and creates disputes and distance between Anu & Ram. Once, Chote Babu degrades Ram and he hits him hard. Then, Zamindar rebukes Shyamlal, as annoyed he separates Ram from the house by giving his share. The incident makes a severe impact on Anu and she becomes terminally ill. However, Ram recovers her with his idolization. At last, they expel the old cat. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family.[3]
Cast
- Ashok Kumar as Zamindar
- Jeetendra as Haribabu (Guest)
- Shabana Azmi as Annapurna / Anu
- Navin Nischol as Shyamlal
- Satyendra Kapoor as Doctor
- Jagdeep as Kalyanjibhai Bhojwala
- Mukri as Kalumali
- Shekhar Purohit
- Aruna Irani as Kalyanji's wife
- Shashikala as Anu's mom
- Seema Deo as Ram's mom
- Annapurna Shukla
- Rehana Jariwala
- Master Bittu as Ram
Soundtrack
| # | Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Haathi Ghoda Palki" | Rajeshwari | Nida Fazli |
| 2 | "Nakhre Waali Hamari" | Amit Kumar | Nida Fazli |
| 3 | "Piya Tune Apne Rang" | Shabbir Kumar, Asha Bhosle | Asad Bhopali |
| 4 | "Ram Lakhan The Do Bhai" | Asha Bhosle | Yogesh Gaud |
| 5 | "Ram Tumhi Ne Humko" | Asha Bhosle | Yogesh Gaud |
| 6 | "Tu Itni Door Kyun Hai Maa" | Alka Yagnik | Nida Fazli |
References
- ↑ "Titles". IMDb.
- ↑ Arunachalam, Param (14 April 2020). BollySwar: 1981 - 1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7.
- ↑ Bombay: The City Magazine. Living Media India. 1986.
- ↑ "Songs". MySwar.