Maitighar
| Maitighar | |
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| Directed by | B.S. Thapa |
| Produced by | Sumononjali Films |
| Music by | Jaidev |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
'Maitighar' (Nepali: माइतिघर) (meaning birth home of a girl) is a classic 1966 Nepali film directed by B.S. Thapa.[1] It was the third Nepali film produced and the first under a private banner.
Cast and crew
Nepali origin Bollywood actress Mala Sinha played the lead role in Maitighar along with Chidambar Prasad Lohani, whom she later married. It had special appearances of Sunil Dutt and comedian Rajendra Nath. The other actors were Yadav Kharel, Tika Bhushan Dahal, Yam Bahadur Khadka, Sunita Regmi, Yadu Kumari, Pratibha Sam, Jana Darshan Sam, Gopi Krishna, K.B. Lamichhane, Keshab Rana, B.S. Thapa and Sohan. Nanda Kishore Timilsina’s role was crucial in the making of Maitighar. Dr. Yogendra Jha and General Nara Shumshere were its producers whereas B. S. Thapa was the director.
Production
Maitighar was the first film to be produced under a private banner in Nepal. It had many Indians contributing towards the making of the film - actors, musicians and technicians. The place where the film shooting took place in Kathmandu, Nepal has been named Maitighar after the movie.[2]
Soundtrack
The music was scored by Jaidev, a veteran music maestro. Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, Manna Dey and Geeta Dutt did the playback singing, along with Nepali singers Prem Dhoj Pradhan, C.P. Lohani and Aruna Lama. Lata Mangeshkar sang a Nepali song that was penned by the late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal.
| Track | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Chha Salaam Kasari Bolam | C.P. Lohani | |
| Hansi Kheli Yehi Dhuloma | Manna Dey | |
| Hera Dharti Dagmagai | Manna Dey | |
| Hey Suna Aaja Ma Timiharu | C.P. Lohani | |
| Jai Jai Janani Nepal | Manna Dey | |
| Jun Mato Ma Mero | Lata Mangeshkar | |
| Kala Kurtaile | C.P. Lohani, Aruna Lama | |
| Keko Khanu Keko Launu | Aruna Lama, Geeta Dutt | |
| Ma Pyar Bechidinchu | Asha Bhosle | |
| Namana Laaj Yestari | Prem Dhoj Pradhan Usha Mangeshkar | |
| Salloma Bhanu Sallo Ho | Aruna Lama, Geeta Dutt | |
| Sanu Maya Mero Maya Lai | Aruna Lama, Geeta Dutt | |
| Tinai Sahar Nepalima | C.P. Lohani | |
| Unbhoma Jharne Banko Bato | C.P. Lohani, Aruna Lama | |
| Yo Ho Mero Pran Bhanda Pyaro Maitighar | Asha Bhosle |
References
- ^ "Maitighar (1966)". Filmnepal.net. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "Nepali Beats (Maitighar)". Nepali Beats. Retrieved 9 March 2012.