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	'''''Dastak''''' ({{Trans\|The Knock}}) is a Hindi film made in [[1970 in film\|1970]]. It was written and directed by [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]] and was his directorial debut.		'''''Dastak''''' ({{Trans\|The Knock}}) is a Hindi film made in [[1970 in film\|1970]]. It was written and directed by [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]] and was his directorial debut.

	The film is known for its performances by its leading cast, Sanjeev Kumar, and the newcomer, [[Rehana Sultan]], and for its memorable songs by [[Madan Mohan (director)\|Madan Mohan]]. He won his first [[National Film Award (India)\|National Film Award]] for it and the lyrics of [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]]. Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the ~~famous~~ film director-turned-editor of this black-and-white film and won a Filmfare Award, his second after ''Madhumati'' in 1958.<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukerjee] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm \|date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>		The film is known for its performances by its leading cast, Sanjeev Kumar, and the newcomer, [[Rehana Sultan]], and for its memorable songs by [[Madan Mohan (director)\|Madan Mohan]]. He won his first [[National Film Award (India)\|National Film Award]] for it and the lyrics of [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]]. Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the film director-turned-editor of this black-and-white film and won a Filmfare Award, his second after ''Madhumati'' in 1958.<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukerjee] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm \|date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	''Dastak'' presents an expanded version of [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]]'s radio play, ''Naql-e-Makaani'' (''Moving to a New House''), first performed on All India Radio, Lahore in 1944.<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/books/annualofurdustudies/pager.html?volume=5&objectid=PK2151.A6152_5_087.gif The Films of Rajinder Singh Bedi], ''Annual of Urdu Studies''. v. 5, 1985</ref>		''Dastak'' presents an expanded version of [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]]'s radio play, ''Naql-e-Makaani'' (''Moving to a New House''), first performed on All India Radio, Lahore in 1944.<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/books/annualofurdustudies/pager.html?volume=5&objectid=PK2151.A6152_5_087.gif The Films of Rajinder Singh Bedi], ''Annual of Urdu Studies''. v. 5, 1985</ref>

	Upon release, the film established Rajinder Singh Bedi as an important force in Indian [[Parallel Cinema]], as ''Dastak'' is considered an important film of the decade.<ref>[http://www.culturopedia.com/Cinema/parallel_cinema.html Parallel Cinema]</ref> In 1972 the director was awarded the [[Padma Shri]].		Upon release, the film established Rajinder Singh Bedi as an important force in Indian [[Parallel Cinema]], as ''Dastak'' is considered an important film of the decade.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.culturopedia.com/Cinema/parallel_cinema.html \|title=Parallel Cinema \|access-date=11 October 2007 \|archive-date=12 February 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212155054/http://www.culturopedia.com/Cinema/parallel_cinema.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1972 the director was awarded the [[Padma Shri]].

	The director Hrishikesh Mukjherjee once said, "Rajinder Singh Bedi was an extraordinarily gifted writer. Indeed, I feel privileged that I could edit his maiden venture as writer-director 'Dastak' in stark B&W starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rehana Sultan. Rehana won the 'Urvashi' award then the term for the National Award for Best Actress and I won the coveted Filmfare award for my first love - editing!"<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukherjee remembers Dastak] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm \|date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>		The director Hrishikesh Mukjherjee once said, "Rajinder Singh Bedi was an extraordinarily gifted writer. Indeed, I feel privileged that I could edit his maiden venture as writer-director 'Dastak' in stark B&W starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rehana Sultan. Rehana won the 'Urvashi' award then the term for the National Award for Best Actress and I won the coveted Filmfare award for my first love - editing!"<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukherjee remembers Dastak] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm \|date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

	The film was known for its unusual story line set in a red light area. A newlywed couple, Hamid ([[Sanjeev Kumar]]) and Salma ([[Rehana Sultan]]), unwittingly rent a flat, and thus begins their daily turmoil at the knocks (dastak) on their door. The previous occupant was Shamshad Begum ([[Shakeela Bano Bhopali\|Shakeela]]), a ~~famous~~ mujrewali (nautch girl).		The film was known for its unusual story line set in a red light area. A newlywed couple, Hamid ([[Sanjeev Kumar]]) and Salma ([[Rehana Sultan]]), unwittingly rent a flat, and thus begins their daily turmoil at the knocks (dastak) on their door. The previous occupant was Shamshad Begum ([[Shakeela Bano Bhopali\|Shakeela]]), a mujrewali (nautch girl).

	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	* [[Manmohan Krishna]] as Shahid		* [[Manmohan Krishna]] as Shahid
	* [[Anwar Hussain (actor)\|Anwar Hussain]] as Marativale		* [[Anwar Hussain (actor)\|Anwar Hussain]] as Marativale
	* [[ Dev Kishan]] as Mirza		* [[Dev Kishan]] as Mirza
	* [[Niranjan Sharma]]		* [[Niranjan Sharma]]
	* [[Jagdev]]		* [[Jagdev]]
	* [[Yash Kumar]]		* Yash Kumar

	==Music ==		==Music ==
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	===Lyrics===		===Lyrics===
	The film is known for its poignant lyrics by ~~famous~~ lyricist, Majrooh Sultanpuri, especially in capturing the painful state of the story's female protagonist, Salma — be it a dramatic statement about the society: "Hum hai mataye koocha bazaar ki tarah, Uthti hai har nigaah kharidaar ki tarah" or the silent pain of "Mai Ri mai ka se Kahoon peer apne jiya ki..."<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ \|title=Dastak (1970) \|access-date=8 October 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081953/http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ \|archive-date=5 December 2008 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		The film is known for its poignant lyrics by lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, especially in capturing the painful state of the story's female protagonist, Salma — be it a dramatic statement about the society: "Hum hai mataye koocha bazaar ki tarah, Uthti hai har nigaah kharidaar ki tarah" or the silent pain of "Mai Ri mai ka se Kahoon peer apne jiya ki..."<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ \|title=Dastak (1970) \|access-date=8 October 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081953/http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ \|archive-date=5 December 2008 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	===Songs===		===Songs===
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{{Short description|1970 Hindi film directed by Rajinder Singh Bedi}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Dastak
| image = Dastak (1970).jpg
| caption =
| director = [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]]
| producer = Rajinder Singh Bedi
| screenplay = Rajinder Singh Bedi
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Sanjeev Kumar]]<br>[[Rehana Sultan]]<br>[[Anju Mahendru]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Madan Mohan]]<br>[[Majrooh Sultanpuri]] (lyrics)
| cinematography = [[Kamal Bose]]
| editing = [[Hrishikesh Mukherjee]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = 1970
| runtime = 140 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
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'''''Dastak''''' ({{Trans|The Knock}}) is a Hindi film made in [[1970 in film|1970]]. It was written and directed by [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]] and was his directorial debut.

The film is known for its performances by its leading cast, Sanjeev Kumar, and the newcomer, [[Rehana Sultan]], and for its memorable songs by [[Madan Mohan (director)|Madan Mohan]]. He won his first [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for it and the lyrics of [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]]. Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the famous film director-turned-editor of this black-and-white film and won a Filmfare Award, his second after ''Madhumati'' in 1958.<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukerjee] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm |date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>

==Awards==
* [[National Film Award for Best Actor|1971 National Film Award for Best Actor]] - [[Sanjeev Kumar]]
* [[National Film Award for Best Actress|1971 National Film Award for Best Actress]] - [[Rehana Sultan]]
* [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|1971 National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] - [[Madan Mohan (director)|Madan Mohan]]
* [[Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award|1972 Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award]] - (B&W) - [[Kamal Bose]]

==Overview==

''Dastak'' presents an expanded version of [[Rajinder Singh Bedi]]'s radio play, ''Naql-e-Makaani'' (''Moving to a New House''), first performed on All India Radio, Lahore in 1944.<ref>[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/books/annualofurdustudies/pager.html?volume=5&objectid=PK2151.A6152_5_087.gif The Films of Rajinder Singh Bedi], ''Annual of Urdu Studies''. v. 5, 1985</ref>

Upon release, the film established Rajinder Singh Bedi as an important force in Indian [[Parallel Cinema]], as ''Dastak'' is considered an important film of the decade.<ref>[http://www.culturopedia.com/Cinema/parallel_cinema.html Parallel Cinema]</ref> In 1972 the director was awarded the [[Padma Shri]].

The director Hrishikesh Mukjherjee once said, "Rajinder Singh Bedi was an extraordinarily gifted writer. Indeed, I feel privileged that I could edit his maiden venture as writer-director 'Dastak' in stark B&W starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rehana Sultan. Rehana won the 'Urvashi' award then the term for the National Award for Best Actress and I won the coveted Filmfare award for my first love - editing!"<ref>[http://www.ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm Hrishikesh Mukherjee remembers Dastak] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015095045/http://ultraindia.com/movies/awards/hrishikesh.htm |date=15 October 2007 }}</ref>

==Critical reception==

''Dastak'' was featured in Avijit Ghosh's book, ''40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed''.

==Synopsis==

The film was known for its unusual story line set in a red light area. A newlywed couple, Hamid ([[Sanjeev Kumar]]) and Salma ([[Rehana Sultan]]), unwittingly rent a flat, and thus begins their daily turmoil at the knocks (dastak) on their door. The previous occupant was Shamshad Begum ([[Shakeela Bano Bhopali|Shakeela]]), a famous mujrewali (nautch girl).

==Cast==
* [[Sanjeev Kumar]] as Hameed
* [[Rehana Sultan]] as Salma
* [[Anju Mahendru]] as Maria
* [[Shakeela Bano Bhopali|Shakeela]] as Shamshad
* [[Kamal Kapoor]] as Brijmohan
* [[Manmohan Krishna]] as Shahid
* [[Anwar Hussain (actor)|Anwar Hussain]] as Marativale
* [[ Dev Kishan]] as Mirza
* [[Niranjan Sharma]]
* [[Jagdev]]
* [[Yash Kumar]]

==Music ==
''Dastak'' was released when the nation was gripped by the western rhythms prevalent in the music of music directors like R.D. Burman. The film's music director stood his ground as a maestro of classical rhythms on the ''[[dholak]]'' and raga based melodies. The music of ''Dastak'' stood out for its allegiance to the classical traditions of raga-based melodies by its music director Madan Mohan, who managed to get from Lata Mangeshkar, ostensibly her best performance as a playback singer.<ref>[http://www.codesutra.net/archives/individual/music/the_incredibly_sweet_sound_of_impending_doom_madan_mohan_1924_1975.php?page=all The Incredibly Sweet Sound - Madan Mohan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025011746/http://www.codesutra.net/archives/individual/music/the_incredibly_sweet_sound_of_impending_doom_madan_mohan_1924_1975.php?page=all |date=25 October 2007 }}</ref>

===Lyrics===
The film is known for its poignant lyrics by famous lyricist, Majrooh Sultanpuri, especially in capturing the painful state of the story's female protagonist, Salma — be it a dramatic statement about the society: "Hum hai mataye koocha bazaar ki tarah, Uthti hai har nigaah kharidaar ki tarah" or the silent pain of "Mai Ri mai ka se Kahoon peer apne jiya ki..."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ |title=Dastak (1970) |access-date=8 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081953/http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ |archive-date=5 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Songs===
* "Baiyan Na Dharo" - [[Lata Mangeshkar]] - (based on Raag [[Charukesi]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chandrakantha.com/raga_raag/film_song_raga/charukesi.html#Bainya |title=Film Songs on Ragas |access-date=11 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071118095652/http://www.chandrakantha.com/raga_raag/film_song_raga/charukesi.html#Bainya |archive-date=18 November 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* "Hum Hain Mata-e-koocha-o-bazaar" - Lata Mangeshkar
* "Mai Ri Main Kase Kahoon" – Lata Mangehskar/Madan Mohan
* "Tumse Kahoon Ek Baat" - [[Mohammed Rafi]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0137455|title=Dastak}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081953/http://passionforcinema.com/dastak-1970/ Passion for Cinema-Dastak]
* [https://dsal.uchicago.edu/books/annualofurdustudies/pager.html?objectid=PK2151.A6152_5_092.gif Dastak, an in-depth study]

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