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-language film starring Meena Kumari, Pradeep Kumar and Motilal in lead roles. The film was directed by Hemchandra Chunder.

Plot

In order to get their share of inheritance, Bani's parents have to get her married before she turns eighteen, to a suitable Brahmin boy, as per her grandfather's condition. Belonging to a rich and affluent family, she's married off to a poor but good-hearted preacher Amarnath. Will Bani accept her fate? All this and much more is to be expected from this family drama.

Cast

* Meena Kumari as Bani * Pradeep Kumar as Amarnath * Motilal as Binod * Asit Sen as Vijay * Achala Sachdev as Rama * Nana Palsikar as Acharya ji * Shashikala as Shanta *

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* Minoo Mumtaz * Leela Mishra

Accolades

* 1957: The film received an All India Certificate of Merit at

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Soundtrack

The film had seven songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Hemant Kumar.

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wrote the lyrics. # "Dhool Mein Jaise" - Hemant Kumar # "Brindavan Ki Kunj Gali" -

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# "Jo Milna Hai Bhagwan Se" - Hemant Kumar # "Mere Devta Mujhko Dena Sahara" - Lata Mangeshkar # "Jaise Paani Chhupa Ghata Mein" - Hemant Kumar # "Hasino Ke Aankho Ke Dore Gulabi" -

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, Hemant Kumar

References

{{Reflist 1950s Hindi-language films Indian drama films 1956 drama films