Phoolon Ki Sej
Phoolon Ki Sej (transl. Bed of Flowers) is a 1964 Indian Hindi-language social film written and directed by Inder Raj Anand. The film stars Vyjayanthimala, Ashok Kumar and Manoj Kumar with Nirupa Roy, Lalita Pawar, Mehmood, Shubha Khote, Mukri and Kanhaiyalal in supporting roles. The music by Adi Narayana Rao was one of the plus points of this film. The song "Aa bhi ja rasiya" is very melodious. This movie was based on Gulshan Nanda's famous novel of the same name. The film was produced by South Indian actress Anjali Devi and her husband P. Adinarayana Rao, with their production company, Anjali Pictures. Phoolon Ki Sej is about a love between Nirmal Verma and Karuna.
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| Directed by | Inder Raj Anand |
| Produced by | Anjali Devi P. Adinarayana Rao |
| Written by | Inder Raj Anand |
| Based on | Andhere Chirag by Gulshan Nanda |
| Starring | Vyjayanthimala Ashok Kumar Manoj Kumar |
| Music by | P. Adinarayana Rao |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
Production company | Vijaya Vauhini Studios Mehboob Studios |
| Distributed by | Anjali Pictures Rajshri Productions |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹45,00,000 (1964) |
| Box office | ₹90,00,000 (1964) ₹68.42 crore (US$9.6 million) (2010) |
Plot
Nirmal Verma(Manoj Kumar) and Karuna (Vjyanthi Mala)are attracted to each other, while the former is touring that part of the country alongwith friend Girdhari (Mehmood). They get very intimate, during a rainy misadventure .he promises to return, and even leaves his address with her, but she misplaces it.She gets pregnant and leaves in search of Nirmall at Hyderabad.Didi(Lalita pawar) saves her from committing suicide and later Karuna delivers a son Suraj (master Babloo). Both do meet after 5 years, and after formal introductions - get married; but Didi doesn't allow Karuna to disclose about the truth about the child, she re-locates to live with him and his doctor brother,Dr Verma (Ashok Kumar) and Bhabhi, Janki(Nirupa Roy) .She visits her son whenever possible at Didi's place. Girdhari son of Banwari (Kanaiyalal) is in love with Missy (Shobha Khote) daughter of Jacket (Mukri). Both get married against their parents wishes and so are kept separate from each other,but they meet secretively.Dr Verma adopts Suraj when Karuna and Nirmal have gone for vacation s, Karuna is shocked to find her son Suraj at home and can't hide here motherly emotions..Nirmal comes to know the truth of Karuna from Girdhari who had seen Karuna at Dr. Verma hospital for abortion earlier to her marriage and so he leaves her then to be clarified by her Karuna s friend(Anjali Devi). Karuna finally divulges the truth to the family when Suraj gets very sick and calls for his mother. Nirmal also comes back and accepts his fault and the whole family reunites.
Cast
- Ashok Kumar as Dr. Verma
- Manoj Kumar as Nirmal Verma
- Vyjayanthimala as Karuna
- Nirupa Roy as Janki Verma
- Mehmood as Girdhari
- Kanhaiyalal as Banwari
- Lalita Pawar as Didi
- Mukri as Jack
- Subha Khote as Missy
- Kanchanmala
- Indiraacharya
- Madras Sisters
- Naidu
- Ammi Reddy
- K.Reddy
- Prem Kumar
- Dasarath
- Master Rajoo
- Choreographer
Dances
There was a dance by Gopi Krishan and Vyjayanti Mala. There was also a dance by the Madras Sisters (Sasi, Kala, and Mala).
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aa Tu Aa Zara Dil Me Aa" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh |
| 2 | "Aa Bhi Ja Rasiya, Man Mora Pyasa" | Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 3 | "Jane Mujhe Kya Ho Gaya" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Aaj Ki Raat Mohabbat Ka Nasha, Le Liya Dil Hamara Chandni Ne" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 5 | "Aayega Koi Hamraaz Mere Pyar Ka" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 6 | "Subh Din Aaya Bahar Ka" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 7 | "Taron Ki Ankhon Ka Tara Tu" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 8 | "Aaj Ki Raat Mohabbat Ka Nasha" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| 9 | "Phoolon Ki Sej Pe Jeewan Gujare" | Lata Mangeshkar |
Box office
At the end of its theatrical run, Phoolon Ki Sej grossed around ₹90,00,000 with a net of ₹45,00,000, thus becoming the eighteenth highest grossing film of 1964, with a verdict of average success at Box Office India.[1] According to Ibosnetwork.com, the film had grossed at about ₹45,00,000 and its adjusted to inflation gross is about ₹68.42 crore (US$9.6 million) (2010).[2]
References
- "Box Office 1964". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- "Phoolon Ki Sej". Ibosnetwork.com. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
External links
- Phoolon Ki Sej on IMDb
- Phoolon Ki Sej profile at Upperstall.com