Rakhi (1962 film)

Rakhi
Rakhi
Directed by	A. Bhimsingh
Written by	A. Bhimsingh (screenplay), Rajendra Krishan (dialogue)
Produced by	Sivaji Ganesan
Starring	Ashok Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Pradeep Kumar and Mehmood
Cinematography	G. Vittal Rao
Edited by	A. Paul Durai Singham, R. Thirumala
Music by	Ravi
Release date	1962
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Rakhi (The sacred thread) is a 1962 Indian Bollywood drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh and starring Ashok Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Pradeep Kumar and Mehmood.^[2] A major success, Kumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance and screenwriter K.P. Kottarakara won the Filmfare Award for Best Story. It was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Movie and Mehmood was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film was shot at Neptune Studios in Chennai. This film was a remake of the Tamil film Pasamalar. Pasamalar was remade in Telugu as Rakta Sambandham which went on to be remade again in Hindi as Aisa Pyaar Kahan.

Cast

Ashok Kumar as Raj Kumar 'Raju'
Waheeda Rehman as Radha
Pradeep Kumar as Anand
Mehmood as Kasturi
Raj Mehra as Raju's boss
Randhir as Shankar Kaka
Madan Puri as Advocate Ramesh Chandra
Shivraj as Bhagwandas Choudhury
Mohan Choti as Mohan
Umesh Sharma
Ameeta as Malti Chandra
Malika as Rani
Lalita Pawar as Nandini (Kasturi's Mother)

Music

"Raakhi Dhaagon Kaa Tyauhaar" - Mohammed Rafi
"Ya Meri Manzil Bata" - Mohammed Rafi
"Saiya Chhod De Baiyan Mori Patli Kalaiyan Mud Jayegi" - Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
"Ae Ishq Teri Jai Ho" - Mohammed Rafi
"Dekho Mother ehnat Se Daulat Ki Yaari" - Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Kab Tak Bol Gori Aise Sharmayegi" - Lata Mangeshkar
"Sitaro Aaj To Hum Bhi Tumhare Sath" - Asha Bhosle

References

^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/Blast-from-the-past-RAKTHA-SAMBANDHAM-1962/article16076658.ece
^ Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. Retrieved 4 October 2011.

External links

Rakhi at IMDb

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[1] ttp://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/Blast-from-the-past-RAKTHA-SAMBANDHAM-1962/article16076658.ece

[Collections-2] Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. Retrieved 4 October 2011.

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v t e Works of A. Bhimsingh
1950s	Ammaiyappan (1954) Raja Rani (1956) Thirumanam (1958) Pathi Bakthi (1958) Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959) Sahodhari (1959) President Panchaksharam (1959) Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi (1959)
1960s	Petra Manam (1960) Padikkadha Medhai (1960) Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Aai Phirse Bahar (1960) Pasamalar (1961) Palum Pazhamum (1961) Paava Mannippu (1961) Bandha Pasam (1962) Senthamarai (1962) Main Chup Rahungi (1962) Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962) Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1962) Rakhi (1962) Paar Magaley Paar (1963) Pachhai Vilakku (1964) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) Pazhani (1965) Khandan (1965) Santhi (1965) Sadhu Mirandal (1966) Paaladai (1967) Mehrban (1967) Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) Gauri (1968) Aadmi (1968) Bhai Bahen (1969)
1970s	Paadhukaappu (1970) Gopi (1970) Oke Kutumbham (1970) Sub Ka Saathi (1972) Maalik (1972) Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972) Loafer (1973) Paadha Poojai (1974) Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) Raagam (1975) Bhagyashalulu (1975) Kanavan Manaivi (1976) Chiranjeevi (1976) Bangaru Manishi (1976) Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977) Yaaron Ka Yaar (1977) Nirakudam (1977) Sneham (1977) Nee Vazha Vendum (1977) Evaru Devudu (1977) Vamsha Jyothi (1978) Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978) Mishiha Charitram (1978) Kai Pidithaaval (1978) Maattoly (1978) Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978) Karunamayudu (1978) Karunai Ullam (1978)