Vachan

Vachan (Hindi: वचन English: Word) is a 1955 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Rishi and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Geeta Bali, Rajendra Kumar and Balraj in lead roles. The film marked the debut of composer Ravi.[1] It was also Rajendra Kumar's first major film role.[2] It received two nominations at the annual Filmfare Awards.

Vachan
Poster
Directed byRaj Rishi
Produced byDevendra Goel
Written byMukhram Sharma
StarringGeeta Bali
Rajendra Kumar
Balraj
Music byRavi
Edited byR.V. Shrikhande
Distributed byGoel Cine Corporation
Release date
1955
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

Kamla (Geeta Bali) lives a poor lifestyle in a small town in Uttar Pradesh along with her widowed dad, Dinanath, who works as an accountant, and two younger brothers, Kumar and Kishore. Her father's biggest dream is to get Kamla married to her lover, a wealthy man named Prem (Balraj), and ensure that Kumar and Kishore get properly educated. As Dinanath's eyesight deteriorates, the quality of his work deteriorates and he loses his job. However, his employer, Laxmidas (Madan Puri), promises to hire Dinanath's son Kumar once he completes his education. On the day of the results, Kumar dies in an accident. Devastated and desperate, Dinanath tries to commit suicide, but he is hospitalised. Later he recovers but loses his vision completely. Kamla's wedding is consequently cancelled, and Prem reluctantly marries Shyama. Kamla starts working and takes it upon herself to look after her dad and Kishore. Years pass by, Kishore (Rajendra Kumar) has grown up, graduates, gets a job and marries a young girl named Tara (Neelma), who happens ro be the niece of Kashiram, Prem's friend. The family settles down to a fairly harmonious relationship which is shattered when Kishore and Tara accuse Kamla of stealing household items; following this incident, Kamla and her dad leave the house, and Kamla soon gets a job as a nurse for a sick Shyama, while her husband Prem is absent, without knowing that she is actually her ex-lover's wife.

Cast

Music

The song "Chanda Mama Door Ke" became very popular. Its opening bars were used in the hit song "Ek Do Teen" of the 1988 film Tezaab.[3]

#Song HeadingSinger(s)
1 Jab Liya Haath Mein Haath, Nibhana Saath Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
2 Ek Paisa De De O Babu Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
3 Koi Jahan Mein Hamaari Tarah Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
4 Chanda Mama Door Ke Asha Bhosle
5 Is Jahan Mein Hamen Aise Jeena Pada Asha Bhosle
6 Woh Din Kahan Gaye Mere Asha Bhosle
7 Yun Hi Chupke Chupke Bahane Bahane Asha Bhosle and Ravishankar
8 Zara Sikh Lo Ankhiyan Sharmaana Asha Bhosle

Awards

The film received two nominations at the 1956 Filmfare Awards. Geeta Bali received her first and only competitive Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare (she was a Best Supporting Actress nominee in 1956).[4] Nominations are listed below:

  • Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award - Geeta Bali
  • Nominated, Filmfare Best Story Award - Mukhram Sharma
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References
  1. Ranade, Ashok Da. Hindi Film Song: Music Beyond Boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. p. 294. ISBN 81-85002-64-9.
  2. Bir Kaur, Devinder (16 July 1999). "Melodrama was his forte". The Tribune. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  3. "A tribute to the music composer Ravi". Video - stage performance, Music composer Ravi. Dattaram. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  4. Filmfare Nominees and Winners
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