''Pocket Maar'' () is a 1956 Indian

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-language crime film. Produced by Prem Sethi and directed by

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the film stars

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and

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. The film's music is given by

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. The film was remade in Tamil as ''

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''.

Plot

The movie revolves with the journey of Roshan, a Bombay based pickpocket and gambler. He steals money from a person who commits suicide later. Driven by guilt, he tries to remit this amount to the deceased man's family.

Cast

as Roshan *

as Shukal *

as Rita * Lalita Pawar *

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Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar () (born as Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 06 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is widely considered to have been the greatest and most influential singers in India. Her con ...

#"Chhoti Si Hai Zindagi Apni Khushi Se Ji" – Lata Mangeshkar #"Pyaase Nainon Ki Pyaas Bujhaa Le" – Lata Mangeshkar #"Duniya Ke Saath Chal Pyare" –

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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt0266858 1956 films 1950s Hindi-language films Films directed by H. S. Rawail Films scored by Madan Mohan Indian crime films 1956 crime films Hindi films remade in other languages