Oonche Log (transl. Exalted people) is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Phani Majumdar. It is based on the play Major Chandrakanth, by K. Balachander.[1] The film stars Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan in lead roles.[2] Its lyrics were composed by Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music was given by Chitragupta.
| Oonche Log | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Phani Majumdar |
| Screenplay by | Phani Majumdar |
| Based on | Major Chandrakanth by K. Balachander |
| Produced by | Sathyam-Nanjundan |
| Starring | Ashok Kumar Raaj Kumar Feroz Khan |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | M. V. Rajan |
| Music by | Chitragupta |
Production company | Chitrakala Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film was shot at Vauhini Studios, Chennai and was also noted as the first big hit of newcomer Feroz Khan, who was noted for his sensitive performance against veterans such as Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar.[3] At the 13th National Film Awards it won the award for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi.[4][5]
Cast
edit- Ashok Kumar as Major Chandrakant
- Raaj Kumar as Inspector Shrikant
- Feroz Khan as Rajnikant
- K. R. Vijaya as Bimla Prabhu
- Kanhaiyalal as Master Gunichand
- Tarun Bose as Mohan Prabhu
Plot
editMajor Chandrakant (Ashok Kumar), who has become blind during warfare, has two sons, Inspector Shrikant (Raaj Kumar) and Rajnikant (Feroz Khan). Major Chandrakant promises his neighbour Master Gunichand (Kanhaiyalal) that he will get his daughter Pallavi married to Rajnikant. But Rajnikant falls in love with Bimla (K. R. Vijaya) during cadet training in Madras. When Bimla gets pregnant, he is not ready to accept her, due to fear of telling the truth to his father. Rajnikant asks Bimla to abort the child and returns to Madras.
Bimla commits suicide. Her brother Mohan (Tarun Bose) vows to avenge her death, and kills Rajnikant in the train. On the run from the police, Mohan takes refuge in Major Chandrakant's house and confesses that he is a professor who has, in a fit of rage, killed the man who deceived his sister.
The Major asks Mohan to stay in the attic and makes all efforts to keep him away from his elder son who is a police inspector (Raaj Kumar). When the major receives a telegram about Rajnikant's death, he realizes that Mohan is his son's murderer. He is ashamed that his son had done such a misdeed. Inspector Shrikant, on finding out the truth, arrests Mohan for committing the murder and the major for abetting a killer.
Soundtrack
editThe film's music was created by Chitragupta with lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Jaag Dil-E-Deewana" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Haay Re Tere Chanchal Nainwa" | Lata Mangeshkar Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Aaja Re Mere Pyar Ki Rahi, Rah Niharun Badi Der Se" | Lata Mangeshkar Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Kaisi Tune Reet Rachi Bhagwan" | Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey |
References
edit- ^ Narayan, Hari (15 November 2016). "KB's continuum". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Ranjan Das Gupta (1 May 2009). "Oonche Log (1965)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Feroz Khan lived life king size The Times of India. 27 April 2009.
- ^ "13th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "13th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
External links
edit- Oonche Log at IMDb