Mamta (1952 film)
| Mamta | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster of the film | |
| Directed by | Gunjal[1][2] |
| Written by | Kabil Amrutsari |
| Screenplay by | Gunjal[1] |
| Story by | Chaturbhuj Doshi[1] |
| Produced by | J. L. Sharma R. B. Haldia[1] |
| Starring | Sumitra Devi[3] Paro Devi Ulhas Kamal Mehra Rajen Haksar Ramesh |
| Cinematography | L. C. Kapoor[1] |
| Edited by | Baburao Barodekar[1] |
| Music by | Sonik Hansraj Behl[1] |
Release date | 1952 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Mamta is a 1952[4] Bollywood film directed by Dada Gunjal.[5][6][7] It was produced by J. L. Sharma and R. D. Haldia.[7] L. C. Kapoor was the cinematographer of the film.[7] The story of the film was written by Chaturbhuj Doshi, while the dialogues were written by Kabil Amrutsari.[7] It stars Sumitra Devi as the protagonist.[6]
Most of the songs of the film were composed by Sonik, with lyrics penned by Shyam Hindi, Verma Malik, Shevan Rizvi and Moti B. A.[8][9] The film created ripples in media due to its theme of single motherhood and failed to impress at the box office.[9]
Cast
- Sumitra Devi
- Ulhas
- Mirza Musharraf
- Rajan Haksar
- Kamal Mehra
- Chitralekha
- Bhagwandas
- Rajni
- Shantabai
- Sadiq
- Kaabil Amrutsari
- Baby Salma
- Master Raja
- G. P. Srivastava
- Paro Devi
- Ramesh
- Sheila
Crew
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Gunjal[1][10] |
| Producer | J. L. Sharma R. B. Haldia[1] |
| Writer | Chaturbhuj Doshi[1] |
| Screenplay writer | Gunjal[1] |
| Dialogue writer | Kabil Amrutsari[1] |
| Music composer | Sonik Hansraj Behl[1] |
| Cinematographer | Reddy Brothers L. C. Kapoor[1] |
| Editor | Baburao Barodekar[1] |
| Audiography | Shanti Swroop[1] |
| Art director | Yusuf Dhala |
Soundtrack
| Songs | Singers |
|---|---|
| "O Sitamgar Aasman Jau Kaha" | Mubarak Begum[11] |
| "Sitaro Haso Na Meri Bebasi Par" | Geeta Dutt |
| "Ha Bhor Bhayi Ek Pari Gagan Se Utri" | Mukesh |
| "Sheeshe Me Do Tasvire" | Sulochana Kadam[12] |
| "Tera Mera Mera Tera Pyar Ho Pyari" | Mohammad Rafi Sulochana Kadam |
| "Teri Kali Kali Ankhiya Kanhaiya" | Geeta Dutt |
| "Mai Samajh Gayi" | Premlata Mubarak Begum |
| "Roop Ki Rani Aaja" | Shyam Kumar[13] |
Reception
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The film was critically applauded.[14][15] Sumitra Devi was critically appreciated for her role. Filmzack wrote, "She manipulated all her magnificent characteristics to vivify her role; her calmness, her softness, pain and pang and all were infused into one."[14] The film failed to achieve favour at the box office.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Mamta (1952) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director | Cinestaan". Cinestaan. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Mamta by Dada Gunjal". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Sumitra Devi". www.osianama.com. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Indian Film Database – 1952". cineplot.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Mamta (1952) - BollywoodMDB". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Mamta". www.osianama.com. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Mamta (1952)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ India-West, R.M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to. "Composer Omi Passes Away, Unsung". India West. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Manohar Lal Sonik". Bollywoodirect. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Gunjal Complete Movies List from 1957 to 1930". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Mamta | Atul's Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs". atulsongaday.me. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Sheeshe Mein Do Tasweeren Lyrics - Mamta". lyricstashan.com. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "Mamta (1952)". www.hindigeetmela.net. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Sumitra Devi – An Unsurpassable Beauty Before the Genre of Suchitra Sen". Filmzack. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Bollywood throughout the years: 1930s". BollySpice.com - The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
