| Parasmani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Babubhai Mistri |
| Produced by | Pandit Madhur Bachubhai Mistry |
| Written by | C.K. Mast (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Pandit Madhur Vishwanath Pande |
| Story by | Pandit Madhur Vishwanath Pande |
| Starring | Mahipal Geetanjali |
| Music by | Laxmikant Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | Peter Pereira |
| Editing by | Kamlakar Karkhanis |
| Studio | Basant Studio Ranjit Studios Shreekant Studios |
| Release date(s) | 1963 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Parasmani is a Hindi film of 1963. The film is a musical fantasy drama shot in Black and White as well as colour. It has been directed by Babubhai Mistri, who is known as the pioneer of cinematic effects.[1][2] The film was rated "above average" at the box office.[3]
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Paras (played by Mahipal) is the son of the Senapati and is lost when their ship strikes storm at sea. Paras is then found by a poor villager, who brings him up as his own. Paras grows up and accomplishes himself as a swordsman and a singer. One day he encounters the princess (played by Gitanjali) and falls in love with her. His fame soon reaches the palace, and the Emperor summons him to sing for him. Pleased with his singing, the Emperor asks him for a wish, and Paras asks for the hand of his daughter. Enraged, the Emperor decides to punish Paras. But Paras escapes. Appearing defeated, the Emperor asks Paras to seek a rare gem called as Parasmani, and if he does so, then only can he marry his daughter. Parasmani is a hypothetical jewel which is considered to keep the bearer young forever. Paras agrees to this and leaves on the search with his sister and brother.
Paras receives clues from various places and then enters in a cave. The film from now onwards is in Eastman colour. Fighting various magical creatures and volcanic lava, Paras meets the Sorceress Mayanagri who falls in love with the brave Paras. Taking him in confidence, she shows him her real self, which is a old woman. The Sorceress shows him the Parasmani which Paras fights for and gains. Killing the old sorceress, Paras and his siblings fly back to their kingdom where he also meets his father Senapati and is married to the princess.
The music of the film is composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra" | Asad Bhopali | Lata Mangeshkar, Kamal Barot | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Mere Dil Mein Halki Si" | Asad Bhopali | Lata Mangeshkar | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Ooi Maa Ooi Maa Yeh Kya Ho Gaya" | Asad Bhopali | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Salamat Raho Salamat Raho" | Asad Bhopali | Mohammad Rafi | 5:57 |
| 5. | "Woh Jab Yaad Aaye" | Asad Bhopali | Mohammad Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar | 4:43 |
| 6. | "Chori Chori Jo Tumse Mili" | Asad Bhopali | Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar | 4:01 |
This film is the first independent film together of the musical duo Laxmikant Pyarelal. Before this they have worked under many musicians separately as well as together. This film also marks the beginning of the long relationship between them, Lata Mangeshkar and Rafi.[4]
"Hasta Hua Noorani Chehra" is also used in the film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...! while the characters are playing a game.
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