Bandhan (1956 film)

Bandhan
Directed byHemchandra Chunder
Written byBenoy Chatterjee
Produced bySircar Productions
Starring
CinematographySudhin Mazumdar
Edited byKali Raha
Music byHemant Kumar
Release date
  • May 25, 1956 (1956-05-25)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Bandhan (transl. Bond) 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

Actors Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar in a still from film.

Accolades

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

References

  1. ^ "Bandhan (1956)". Movie Buff. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Bandhan (1956)". Cinestaan. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. ^ "4th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Bandhan (1956)". Hindigeetamala. Retrieved 3 May 2022.