''Shaadi'' () is a 1962 Indian

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-language film directed by

Krishnan–Panju R. Krishnan (1909–1997) and S. Panju (1915–1984), collectively referred to as Krishnan–Panju, were Indian film directors. The duo directed more than 50 films in South Indian languages and in Hindi. Early life R. Krishnan was born on 18 ...

. The film stars

Dharmendra Dharam Singh Deol (born 8 December 1935), also known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer and politician who is known for his work in Hindi films. Known as the first " He-Man" of Bollywood, Dharmendra has worked in over 301 ...

Manoj Kumar Harikrishan Goswami (born 24 July 1937), better known by his screen name Manoj Kumar, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for acting and making films with patriotic theme ...

and

Saira Banu Saira Banu (born 23 August 1944) is a former Indian actress who mainly worked in Hindi language films. She was one of the most popular actresses in her heyday in the Indian film industry in the 1960s and early 1970s. Career Saira Banu was the ...

. It is a remake of the

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Orey Vazhi ''Orey Vazhi'' ( en, The Only Way, italic=yes) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam. It was remade in Hindi as ''Shaadi'' (1962). Plot Mohan is a brilliant lawyer. He was ...

'' (1959).

Plot

An elder patriarch, Ratan Malhotra, and his wife have a happy household that consists of his younger brother Ramesh (Dharmendra) and Gauri (Saira Banu). Ramesh marries Kala (Indrani), daughter of a rich, well placed judge. Gauri's marriage is fixed with Raja (Manoj Kumar), the son of a greedy businessman, Daulatram (Om Prakash). However, due to a plane accident in which lost his memory, Ramesh is unable to reach the wedding in time, with the dowry money making Daulatram walk off immediately after the end of the marriage rituals, with his son in law. Raja and Gauri meet in Bombay, where Gauri realizes that Raja is her husband and wants to make it big on his own. Ratan and Shanti end up in Bombay in search of Gauri and face an embittered Kala, who blames them for Ramesh's amnesiac state, insults them and throws them out of the house. Ramesh recovers his memory and returns to his village, only to realize that in his absence, his sister's wedding was called off due to lack of money and his older brother had to sell of their ancestral property to repay the loan. Holding Kala responsible, he separates and begins to search for his brother. Raja makes it big as an actor, and his father learns a lesson about importance of relationships over money. Raja, Gauri, Ramesh, Kala, Ratan and Shanti have a reunion. Everyone lives happily ever after.

Cast

* Balraj Sahni...Ratan *

...Ramesh *

...Raja *

...Gauri * Indrani Mukherjee...Kala *

Om Prakash Om Prakash (born Om Prakash Chibber 19 December 1919 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian film actor. He was born in Jammu as Om Prakash Chibber and went on to become a well-known character actor of Bollywood. His most well-known movies are Nam ...

...Seth Daulat Ram * Sulochana Latkar...Shanti * Raj Mehra...Judge Motilal * Manorama...Mrs. Motilal * Randhir...Manager *

Leela Mishra Leela Mishra (1 January 1908 – 17 January 1988) was an Indian actress. She worked as a character actor in over 200 Hindi films for five decades, and is best remembered for playing stock characters such as aunts (''Chachi'' or ''Mausi''). She ...

...Forty Two's Aunt * Ravikant * Som Haksar * Keshav Rana...Loafer * Kalpana * Kesri * Mohan Choti...Forty Two

Music

#"Aaj Ki Raat Naya Chaand Leke Aayi Hai" -

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 cont ...

#"Ja Aur Kahi Ro Shehnai Ja Ab Mai Hu Aur Meri Tanhai" -

#"Mukhadaa Teraa Saaf Nahin, Jaisaa Kiyaa Hai Tune" -

Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and musician. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and ...

#"Chhod De Bedardi Chhod De" -

#"Log Toh Baat Ka Afsana Bana Dete Hai" - Mohammed Rafi,

Manna Dey Prabodh Chandra Dey (May 1, 1919 − October 24, 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed and celebrated Indian playback singer, music director, and a musician. As a classical vocalist, he belonged to the Bhen ...

#"Na Jane Kaha Mera Bachpan" -

#"Teri Sharan Pada Hua Data Tu Hi Pita Hai Tu Hi Mata" -

References

External links

* 1962 films 1960s Hindi-language films Films about Indian weddings Films directed by Krishnan–Panju Films scored by Chitragupta Films scored by Khemchand Prakash Hindi remakes of Tamil films {{1960s-Hindi-film-stub