Mamta (1952 film) explained

Mamta
Director:Gunjal[1] [2]
Producer:J. L. Sharma
R. B. Haldia
Screenplay:Gunjal
Story:Chaturbhuj Doshi
Starring:Sumitra Devi[3]
Paro Devi
Ulhas
Kamal Mehra
Rajen Haksar
Ramesh
Music:Sonik
Hansraj Behl
Cinematography:L. C. Kapoor
Editing:Baburao Barodekar
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Mamta is a 1952[4] Bollywood film directed by Dada Gunjal.[5] [6] It was produced by J. L. Sharma and R. D. Haldia. L. C. Kapoor was the cinematographer of the film. The story of the film was written by Chaturbhuj Doshi, while the dialogues were written by Kabil Amrutsari. It stars Sumitra Devi as the protagonist.

Most of the songs of the film were composed by Sonik, with lyrics penned by Shyam Hindi, Verma Malik, Shevan Rizvi and Moti B. A.[7] [8] The film created ripples in media due to its theme of single motherhood and failed to impress at the box office.

Cast

Crew

Designation Name
DirectorGunjal[9]
ProducerJ. L. Sharma
R. B. Haldia
WriterChaturbhuj Doshi
Screenplay writerGunjal
Dialogue writerKabil Amrutsari
Music composerSonik
Hansraj Behl
CinematographerReddy Brothers
L. C. Kapoor
EditorBaburao Barodekar
AudiographyShanti Swroop
Art directorYusuf Dhala

Soundtrack

Songs Singers
"O Sitamgar Aasman Jau Kaha"Mubarak Begum
"Sitaro Haso Na Meri Bebasi Par"Geeta Dutt
"Ha Bhor Bhayi Ek Pari Gagan Se Utri"Mukesh
"Sheeshe Me Do Tasvire"Sulochana Kadam[10]
"Tera Mera Mera Tera Pyar Ho Pyari"Mohammad Rafi
Sulochana Kadam
"Teri Kali Kali Ankhiya Kanhaiya"Geeta Dutt
"Mai Samajh Gayi"Premlata
Mubarak Begum
"Roop Ki Rani Aaja"Shyam Kumar[11]

Reception

The film was critically applauded.[12] Sumitra Devi was critically appreciated for her role. Filmzack wrote, "She manipulated all her magnificent characteristics to vivify her role; her calmness, her softness, pain and pang and all were infused into one." The film failed to achieve favour at the box office.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mamta (1952) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director . https://web.archive.org/web/20180514064940/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/mamta-1889/cast-crew . live . 14 May 2018 . Cinestaan . 13 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Mamta by Dada Gunjal . indiancine.ma . 29 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Sumitra Devi . www.osianama.com . 13 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Indian Film Database – 1952 . cineplot.com . en-US . 14 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Mamta (1952) - BollywoodMDB . www.bollywoodmdb.com . en . 14 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Mamta . www.osianama.com . en . 13 May 2018.
  7. News: Composer Omi Passes Away, Unsung . India-West . R.M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to . India West . 14 May 2018 . en.
  8. News: Manohar Lal Sonik . 28 November 2014 . Bollywoodirect . 14 May 2018 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Gunjal Complete Movies List from 1957 to 1930 . www.bollywoodmdb.com . en . 14 May 2018.
  10. News: Sheeshe Mein Do Tasweeren Lyrics - Mamta . lyricstashan.com . 14 May 2018 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Mamta (1952) . www.hindigeetmela.net . 13 May 2018.
  12. News: Bollywood throughout the years: 1930s . 7 May 2010 . BollySpice.com - The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood . 29 May 2018 . en-US.