Jwar Bhata (1944 film)
Jwar Bhata (lit. 'High and low tides') is a 1944 black and white Indian drama film directed by Amiya Chakravarty. It marked the debut of Dilip Kumar, who went on to become one of the most famous actors in Bollywood.[1] The film also featured Mridula Rani, Shamim Bano, Agha (father of Jalal Agha), Vikram Kapoor, K. N. Singh, Khalil, and Mumtaz Ali (father of Mahmood). It was produced by Bombay Talkies. The music director was Anil Biswas.
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| Directed by | Amiya Chakravarty |
| Starring | Ruma Guha Thakurta Agha Khan Dilip Kumar Vikram Kapoor Mridula Rani Shamim Bano |
| Music by | Anil Biswas (composer) |
| Cinematography | Radhu Karmakar |
Release date | Nov 29, 1944 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
An elderly man has two daughters named Rama (Shamim) and Renu (Mridula) of marriageable age. When the millionaire scion Narendra (Aga Jaan), who is slated to marry Rama, disguises himself to take a peek at his future bride, he mistakes Renu for Rama, and the two fall in love. When the mistake is discovered after the wedding, Renu curses God and is kicked out the house for heresy. She meets a wandering musician named Jagdish (Dilip Kumar), before returning home to learn that her sister is pregnant and terminally ill. They are faced with the stark choice of saving the life of the mother or the foetus, until Renu makes up with God, prompting a miracle.
Cast
- Dilip Kumar as Jagdish
- Shamin as Rama
- Mridula Rani as Renu
- Aga Jaan as Narendra
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bhool Jana Chahti Hoon" | Parul Ghosh | 02:48 |
| 2. | "Sanjh Ki Bela Panchhi Akela" | Aroon Kumar | 03:01 |
| 3. | "Bhoola Bhatka Path Hara Man" | Manna Dey, Parul Ghosh | 03:28 |
| 4. | "Gao Kabir Udao Abir" | Anil Biswas | 02:54 |
| 5. | "More Angne Mein Chitki Chandni" | Parul Ghosh | 03:09 |
| 6. | "Andhkar Jalte Jugnu Ke Sanam (Duet)" | Parul Ghosh, Aroon Kumar | 03:08 |
| 7. | "Andkhar Jalte Jugnu Ke Sanam (Female)" | Parul Ghosh | 03:12 |
| 8. | "Prabhu Charanon Mein Deep Jalao" | Parul Ghosh, Amirbai Karnataki | 03:16 |
| 9. | "Sarson Peeli" | Aroon Kumar, Renu | 03:27 |
| Total length: | 28:23 | ||
Release and Reception
Premiered on 29 Nov 1944 in Majestic Talkies Mumbai, the film was a decent hit in Mumbai but failed at other places. In the end it was a box office disappointment.
External links
- Jwar Bhata at IMDb