Bheegi Palkein
Bheegi Palkein[1] (Hindi: भीगी पलकें; English: Moistened eyelids) is a 1982 Indian Bollywood film directed by Sisir Mishra and produced by K. K. Arya. It stars Raj Babbar and Smita Patil in pivotal roles.
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| Directed by | Sisir Mishra |
| Produced by | K. K. Arya |
| Screenplay by | Sisir Mishra, Kartik Rath |
| Story by | Sisir Mishra |
| Starring | Raj Babbar Smita Patil |
| Music by | Jugal Kishore Tilak Raj |
| Edited by | Sudhakar |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
It was based on the story of an Odisha Brahmin family, and dealt with the caste system and marital differences.
The film starts with Ishwar Acharya (Raj Babbar), an I.A.S. officer who goes for an inspection of a Roman Catholic Mission school of Odisha. There, he meets Shanti, his estranged wife, (Smita Patil) who works as a teacher. Why are they separated?
Ishwar (Raj Babbar) and Shanti (Smita Patil) are childhood friends. They live, study and travel together and fall in love with each other as adults. When Ishwar's sister-in-law (Sulabha Deshpande) chooses a bride for him, he refuses and announces that he wants to marry Shanti. His entire family except his brother is opposed to this - because Shanti belongs to a lower class and comes from a poor family. Ishwar gets a job in a private company and goes in for a registered marriage with Shanti after which the live separate from the joint family.
Marital differences soon crop up due to Ishwar's short temper and tendency to discount Shanti's opinion. After the birth of their son, Shanti starts working in a bank. But Ishwar doesn't like this. One day, Ishwar has a bike accident and blames Shanti for it. Shanti is more understanding and doesn't argue with him. During the same time, their son contracts fever and dies. When Ishwar learns of this he blames her, stops trusting her and returns to the joint family. Shanti also leaves the house after this and joins the Roman Catholic Mission school. Later having repented, Ishwar has wanted to apologize to her, but ha not been able to locate her.
Flashback over. Ishwar goes to her cottage and wants her to go back with him. Shanti tells him that he shouldn't make any decision as her husband anymore. Ishwar agrees that the husband has been defeated, and begs that they stay friends.
Cast
- Raj Babbar as Ishwar Acharya
- Smita Patil as Shanti
- Dina Pathak as Mrs. Acharya
- Sulabha Deshpande as Janki Kishan Acharya
- Suresh Chatwal as Prakash Acharya
- Laxmi Chhaya as Ishwar's sister
- Jagdeep as Hussein Bhai Madadgari
- Asit Sen as Divisional Manager
- Leela Mishra as Chachi
- Umakant Mishra asFather at Church
Music
| Song Title | Singer(s) |
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| "Janam Janam Ka Sath Hai Tumhara Hamara" | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "O Mother Mary Teri Sharn Me" | Sushree Sangeeta, Chorus |
| "Jab Tak Maine Samjha Jeevan" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Janam Janam Ka Sath Tha" (Sad Version) | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Aadmi Ki Zindagi Ka Aaurat Nasha Hai" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| "Naino Me Sapne Samaye" | Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar |
Filming
The film locations included Jagannath Temple, Puri, Cuttack Chandi Temple (Cuttack), Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves. The first song of this film was shot in Roman Catholic Church (Surada). Other scenes were shot in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Brahmapur. Basically the overall film was shot in Odisha and some studios in Mumbai.
Crew
- Director: Sisir Mishra
- Producer: K. K. Arya
- Music Director: Jugal Kishore, Tilak Raj
- Lyrics: M. G. Hashmat
- Playback Singers: Amit Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Sangita Mahapatra
- Make up (sequence shot at Odisha): Samaresh Pal