Bandi (1957 film) explained

Bandi
Director:Satyen Bose
Producer:Benu Dutt
Starring:Kishore Kumar
Ashok Kumar
Shyama
Nanda Karnataki
Music:Hemant Kumar
Cinematography:Madan Sinha
Editing:Dulal Dutt
Distributor:Sree Pictures
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Bandi is a 1957 Indian drama and family film directed by Satyen Bose and starring Kishore Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Shyama and Bina Rai[1]

Plot

A much married Shankar (Ashok Kumar) works for a Zamindar and falls for his daughter Mala. But the Zamindar gets him arrested for a murder. His younger brother Madhav (Kishore) takes responsibility of his wife and daughter but Shankar's wife passes away. Madhav brings up his daughter and arranges her marriage but the boy turns out to be son of the Zamindar.[2]

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Hemant Kumar and the lyrics for the songs were penned by Rajendra Krishan.

Song Singer
"Ek Roz Hamari Bhi Daal Galegi"[4] Kishore Kumar
"Mere Haal Par Na Hanso Chand Taaro Khata War Hu Mujhko Tane Na Maro"Geeta Dutt, Hemant Kumar and Kishore Kumar
"Ghar Ki Raunak Hai Gharwali"Kishore Kumar, Geeta Dutt
"Gora Badan Mora Umariya Baali Mai Toh Gende Ki Daali Mohpe Tirchi Nazariya Na Dalo"Geeta Dutt
"Kaahe Sharmaye Gori Din Yeh Suhana Hai"Asha Bhosle
"Ek Bade Baap Ki Beti Kal Ghar Ke Munsi Sang Dekha Gul Mil Batiya Karte"Manna Dey

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anniversary Special: 5 Bollywood Films Where Ashok Kumar And Kishore Kumar Created Magic Together. 2024-08-26. Desi Martini. 13 October 2017. en.
  2. Web site: 2019-08-04 . Kishore Kumar The Actor: A Legend's Journey Down the Years Part 2 Peeyush Sharma . 2024-08-26 . Silhouette Magazine . en-US.
  3. Web site: Times Now 8 Underrated Kishore Kumar Songs To Add To Your Evergreen Playlist . 2024-08-26. Times Now news. en.
  4. Web site: 2018-08-04. 12 Kishore Kumar songs that are absolute gems but forgotten even by die-hard fans . 2024-08-26. The wire. en.