Barkha (film)
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Barkha | |
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Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
Based on | Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum by A. K. Velan |
Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan |
Starring | Jagdeep Nanda |
Music by | Chitragupta |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Barkha (transl. Monsoon) is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by A. V. Meiyappan. It is a remake of the Tamil film Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum (1958). The film stars Jagdeep and Nanda. It was released on 1 January 1959 and became a commercial success.
Cast
- Jagdeep as Ajit[1]
- Nanda as Parvati[1]
- Shobha Khote as Madhu[1]
- Leela Chitnis as Mrs. Haridas[1]
- Anant Kumar as Dr. Manohar[1]
- David as Zamindar Haridas[1]
- Mukri as Shambu[1]
- Ulhas as the inspector[1]
Production
Barkha was a remake of the Tamil film Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum, released in 1958.[2][3] It was directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju, and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under AVM Productions.[4] This film included a bullfight not present in the original.[3] Lead actor Jagdeep was paid ₹750 (equivalent to ₹69,000 or US$820 in 2023) as a monthly salary, and lead actress Nanda was paid ₹15,000 (equivalent to ₹1.4 million or US$16,000 in 2023).[5]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Chitragupta.[6] All songs of the film were written by Rajendra Krishan. The song "Ek Raat Mein Do Do Chand Khile" attained popularity.[7]
No. | Title | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Barkha Bahar Aai" | Lata Mangeshkar | 4:28 |
2. | "Poochhoongi Ek Din" | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:00 |
3. | "Tadpaoge Tadpa Lo" | Lata Mangeshkar | 3:21 |
4. | "Pyar Kiya Nahin Jata" | Mohammed Rafi | 3:27 |
5. | "Sur Badle Kaise Kaise Dekho" | Mohammed Rafi | 3:31 |
6. | "Ek Raat Men Do Do Chand Khile" | Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar | 3:38 |
7. | "Woh Door Jo Nadiya Behti Hai" | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar | 3:41 |
8. | "Chhod Bhi De Majdhaar Mein Naao" | Mohammed Rafi | 3:47 |
9. | "Oonche Parbat Gehre Sagar" | Lata Mangeshkar | 4:03 |
Release and reception
Barkha was released on 1 January 1959.[1] The film was commercially successful, grossing ₹35 lakh (equivalent to ₹31 crore or US$3.8 million in 2023) against a budget of ₹5 lakh (equivalent to ₹4.5 crore or US$540,000 in 2023), according to an estimate by Meiyappan's son Saravanan.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Barkha Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (9 July 2015). "Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ a b Saravanan 2013, p. 61.
- ^ "Barkha (1959)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ a b Saravanan 2013, p. 62.
- ^ "Barkha". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Arunachalam, Param (14 November 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: 10 memorable songs by music composer Chitragupt Shrivastava". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
Bibliography
- Saravanan, M. (2013) [2005]. AVM 60 Cinema (in Tamil). Rajarajan Pathippagam.
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