Diwana (1968 film)
| Diwana | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Mahesh Kaul |
| Produced by |
Mukhram Sharma N.C. Sippy |
| Written by | C.L. Kavish |
| Starring |
Raj Kapoor Saira Banu |
| Music by |
Shankar Jaikishan Hasrat Jaipuri (lyrics) Shailendra (lyrics) |
| Cinematography | S.S. Samel |
| Editing by | R.V. Shrikhande |
| Release dates | 1968 |
| Running time | 171 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Diwana is a 1968 Indian Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Kaul. The film stars Raj Kapoor, Saira Banu, Lalita Pawar in pivotal roles.
Plot
Pyarelal (Raj Kapoor), a simple-minded and extremely naive young man, who was orphaned at birth, and now lives with Fatima (Lalita Pawar), a Muslim landlady who treats him like her son. Once, he sets on a journey and meets a young woman with whom he falls in love, Kamini Gupta (Saira Banu). Sarmoyadhar (Kamal Kapoor), the person who brought her up happens to be Pyarelal's real father. All of a sudden, Pyarelal is arrested on the charge of murder. No one believes that a harmless man like him could commit a crime, let alone kill. However, Pyarelal openly admits in court that he is indeed guilty, and demands capital punishment for it. The reason he does that unveild several secrets later on.
Cast
- Raj Kapoor ... Pyarelal
- Saira Banu ... Kamini Gupta
- Lalita Pawar ... Fatima Begum
- Kamal Kapoor ... Ramdas / Sir Maryadas
Soundtrack
| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Diwana Mujhko Log Kahen" | Mukesh | Hasrat Jaipuri |
| 2 | "Ham To Jate Apne Gaon" | Mukesh | Shailendra |
| 3 | "Ae Sanam Jisne Tujhe" | Mukesh | Hasrat Jaipuri |
| 4 | "Tumhari Bhi Jai Jai" | Mukesh | Shailendra |
| 5 | "Pate Ki Baat Kahega" | Mukesh | Shailendra |
| 6 | "Taron Se Pyare" | Sharda | Hasrat Jaipuri |
| 7 | "Tumko Sanam Pukar Ke" | Sharda | Shailendra |
| 8 | "Tumhari Bhi Jai Jai (Female)" | Sharda | Shailendra |
Awards
- Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award - Saira Banu
- Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Shankar Jaikishan
- Nominated, Filmfare Best Female Playback Award - Sharda for "Tumhari Bhi Jai Jai"
External links
- Diwana at the Internet Movie Database