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film produced by Bachubhai Shah, directed by Rati Kumar, and written by Rajpati Rahi. Starring

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and

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in the lead roles, it is the first

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made in Bhojpuri. The song Kashi Hile Patna Hile Kalatta Hilela was Chartbuster. The music of the film was composed by

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Cast

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Soundtrack

* "Phoot Gaile Kismatiya" - Mohammed Rafi * "Bada Pareshan" -

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* "More Honthwa Se Nathuniya" -

* "Phoolwa Ki Beni Se" -

* Kashi Hile Patna Hile Kalkatta Hilela -

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Release and reception

The film was a success and did a business of 40,000 rupees in the first week.

References

1977 films Indian drama films Bhojpuri-language films 1970s Indian films {{Bhojpuri-film-stub