Talash (1969 film)
| Talash | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | O. P. Ralhan |
| Produced by | O. P. Ralhan |
| Written by | Ehsan Rizvi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | O. P. Ralhan |
| Story by | O. P. Ralhan |
| Starring |
Rajendra Kumar Sharmila Tagore O. P. Ralhan Balraj Sahni |
| Music by | S. D. Burman Lyrics : Majrooh |
Production company | |
Running time | 185 minutes [1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Talash is a Hindi film by O. P. Ralhan starring Rajendra Kumar and Sharmila Tagore. This movie was the first movie in Bollywood which was publicized as having a budget of Rs 1 Crore (i.e. INR 10 Millions).
Plot
Raj Kumar (Rajendra Kumar) dreams of a life of prosperity. When he learns that his mother (Sulochana Latkar) has struggled for years to create that solid standard of living it, he walks into action and takes a job at Ranjit Rai's (Balraj Sahni). There he earns the trust of the Chief rapidly and rises. On a vacation with his friend Lachchu (O. P. Ralhan), he falls in love with the village beauty Gauri (Sharmila Tagore) and promises her father (D.K. Sapru)that he will marry. He promises to return in a month to marry Gauri - but before Lachcu should be brought Rita's (Helen) Raj Kumar married and mother to the wedding. However, complications arise: Lachchu to be married to a chubby woman (Tun Tun), while Raj Kumar of the rich Madhu (Sharmila Tagore) is ensnared. Not only does she look like Gauri, but is also the daughter of Boss Rai. How can he turn away a marriage with her without losing his job? [2]
Cast
• Rajendra Kumar as Raj Kumar 'Raju'
• Sharmila Tagore as Madhu / Gauri
• O. P. Ralhan as Lachchu
• Balraj Sahni as Ranjit Rai
• Helen as Rita
• Sulochana Latkaras Raj Kumar's Mother (as Sulochana)
• Sajjan as Dice / Albert (Rita's Father)
• Jeevan as John
• Hari Shivdasani as Babulal (Lachchu's Father)
• Madan Puri as Peter
• D.K. Sapru as Gauri's Father (as Sapru)
• Tun Tun as Kamini
Music
The album of this film was composed by S. D. Burman and penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. This album has various kinds of hits starting from the very romantic 'Palkon Ke Peechhe Se' to the sentimental 'Meri Duniya Hai Maa Tere Aanchal Mein'. It even covers the Indian Classical based number 'Tere Naina Talash Karen' to the sensational cabaret dance by Helen called 'Kar Le Pyar'.
| Talash | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by S. D. Burman | ||||
| Released | 1969 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | HMV | |||
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Soundtrack
All lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri; all music composed by S. D. Burman.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Palkon Ke Peechhe Se" (Romantic duet) | Mohd. Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Kar Le Pyar" (Sensational cabaret) | Asha Bhosle | 5:24 |
| 3. | "Tere Naina Talash Karen" (Raga Asavari) | Manna Dey | 4:51 |
| 4. | "Khayi Hai Re Humne Kasam" (Love song) | Lata Mangeshkar | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Meri Duniya Hai Maa Tere Aanchal Mein" | S. D. Burman | 3:38 |
| 6. | "Kitni Akeli" | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Aaj Ko Junli Raat Maa" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi | 6:59 |