Kaajal
Kaajal (lit. 'Kohl') is a 1965 Bollywood film produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film stars Meena Kumari, Dharmendra, Raaj Kumar, Padmini, Helen, Durga Khote, Tun Tun, Mehmood and Mumtaz. The film's music is by Ravi.
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| Directed by | Ram Maheshwari |
| Produced by | Pannalal Maheshwari |
| Written by | Kidar Sharma (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Phani Majumdar |
| Story by | Gulshan Nanda |
| Based on | Maadhavi by Gulshan Nanda |
| Starring | Meena Kumari Dharmendra Raaj Kumar |
| Music by | Ravi |
| Cinematography | Sudhin Majumdar |
| Edited by | Keshav Nanda |
Production company | Famous Cine Studios, Tardeo, Mumbai |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | Rs. 2,40,00,000[1] |
The film is adapted from Gulshan Nanda's novel "Maadhavi" by Phani Majumdar with Kidar Sharma writing the dialogues.[2] The film was declared as a "Hit" at Box office India and was the tenth-highest-grossing film and was listed amongst the Top 20 films of 1965.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Maa Inti Devatha.
Plot
The Munim (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
- Meena Kumari as Madhavi
- Raaj Kumar as Moti
- Dharmendra as Rajesh
- Padmini as Bhanu Saxena
- Helen as Courtesan
- Durga Khote as Ranimaa
- Gajanan Jagirdar as Mr. Saxena
- Ramayan Tiwari as Kaalu Mali / Kaalicharan
- Tun Tun as Amba
- Sailesh Kumar as Kaushal
Music
The songs of the film are penned by Sahir Ludhianvi and are composed by Ravi. Mohammed Rafi, Mahendra Kapoor and Asha Bhosle have voiced these popular songs.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Chhoo Lene Do Naazuk Hothon Ko" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Yeh Zulf Agar Khulke Bikhar Jaaye" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Kabira Nirbhaya Ram Jape" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Zara Si Aur Pila Do Bhang" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Tora Mann Darpan Kehlaye" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Mere Bhaiya, Mere Chanda" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Chham Chham Ghunghroo Bole" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Samjhi Thi Ke Yeh Ghar Mera Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Agar Mujhe Na Mili Tum" | Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Aapke Paas Jo Aayega" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Muddat Ki Tamannaon Ka Sila" | Mahendra Kapoor |
Awards
Winners
Nominations
- Filmfare Best Actor Award to Raaj Kumar
- Filmfare Best Male Playback Award to Mohammad Rafi for the song "Chhoo Lene Do Naazuk Hothon Ko"
- Filmfare Best Story Award to Gulshan Nanda
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor to Raaj Kumar
References
- "Box office 1965". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- Deepak Mahaan (19 November 2012). "Kaajal (1965)". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 January 2012.