Bandhan (1956 film) explained

Bandhan
Director:	Hemchandra Chunder
Producer:	Sircar Productions
Music:	Hemant Kumar
Cinematography:	Sudhin Mazumdar
Editing:	Kali Raha
Runtime:	130 minutes
Country:	India
Language:	Hindi

is a 1956 black and white Indian Hindi-language film^[1] starring Meena Kumari, Pradeep Kumar and Motilal in lead roles. The film was directed by Hemchandra Chunder.^[2]

Plot

In order to get their share of inheritance, Bani's parents have to get her married before she turns eighteen, to a suitable Brahmin boy, as per her grandfather's condition. Belonging to a rich and affluent family, she's married off to a poor but good-hearted preacher Amarnath. Will Bani accept her fate? All this and much more is to be expected from this family drama.

Cast

• Meena Kumari as Bani
• Pradeep Kumar as Amarnath
• Motilal^[2] as Binod
• Asit Sen as Vijay
• Achala Sachdev as Rama
• Nana Palsikar as Acharya ji
• Shashikala as Shanta
• David
• Minoo Mumtaz
• Leela Mishra

Accolades

• 1957: The film received an All India Certificate of Merit at 4th National Film Awards by the then President of India.^[3]

Soundtrack

The film had seven songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Hemant Kumar. Rajendra Krishan wrote the lyrics.^[4]

1. "Dhool Mein Jaise" - Hemant Kumar
2. "Brindavan Ki Kunj Gali" - Lata Mangeshkar
3. "Jo Milna Hai Bhagwan Se" - Hemant Kumar
4. "Mere Devta Mujhko Dena Sahara" - Lata Mangeshkar
5. "Jaise Paani Chhupa Ghata Mein" - Hemant Kumar
6. "Hasino Ke Aankho Ke Dore Gulabi" - Asha Bhosle
7. "Dulah Ram Siya Dulhari" - Bela Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bandhan (1956) . Movie Buff . 3 May 2022 . dmy-all .
2. Web site: Bandhan (1956) . Cinestaan . 3 May 2022 . dmy-all .
3. Web site: 4th National Film Awards. Directorate of Film Festivals. 3 May 2022. PDF.
4. Web site: Bandhan (1956) . Hindigeetamala . 2022-05-03.