Barsaat (1949 film)

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Barsaat

Film poster
Directed by Raj Kapoor
Produced by Raj Kapoor
Written by Ramanand Sagar
Starring Raj Kapoor
Nargis
Prem Nath
Nimmi
Music by Shankar Jaikishan
Cinematography Jal Mistry
Editing by G. G. Mayekar
Release date(s) 1949
Running time 171 min.
Country Flag of India India
Language Hindi
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Barsaat (Hindi: बर्सात, Urdu: برسات, Also known as Rain in English) is a 1949 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars the famous duo of Kapoor and Nargis as well as Prem Nath and Nimmi. Barsaat was one of the first major hit films directed by Kapoor. This success allowed Kapoor to buy RK Studios in 1950.

[edit] Plot

The film revolves around the love triangle between Pran (Kapoor), Gopal (Prem Nath) and Reshma (Nargis). Two friends with opposite personalities, the rich but sensitive Pran and the womanizing Gopal both fall in love with the same woman. The woman is Reshma, a poor and innocent country girl. However, while Pran's love is pure, Gopal only wants a fling.

[edit] Music

The music of Barsaat became famous upon the film's release in 1949. The film was the debut for music directors Shankar Jaikishan and established their careers. The famous playback singer Lata Mangeshkar famously sang for both Nargis and Nimmi in Barsaat.

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