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{{Infobox film
| name = Padosi
| image = Padosi_(1941).jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| director = [[V. Shantaram]]
| producer = [[Prabhat Film Company]]
| writer = [[Vishram Bedekar]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Gajanan Jagirdar]]<br>[[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]]<br>[[Radhakrishan (actor)|Radhakrishan]]<br>Anees Khatoon
| music = [[Krishnarao Phulambrikar|Master Krishnarao]]
| cinematography = V. Avdhoot
| editing =
| distributor =
| studio = Prabhat Film Company
| released = {{film date|df=yes|1941}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
[[File:Padosi, 1941.webm|thumb|''Padosi'' (Hindi version)]]
[[File:Shejari - 1941 (Marathi Movie).webm|thumb|thumbtime=51|''Shejari'' (Marathi version)]]
'''''Shejari''''' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]]: शेजारी) is also known as '''''Padosi''''' in Hindi version as (पड़ोसी, پڑوسی ''Neighbour''). Padosi is a 1941 [[Hindi]] social drama film directed by [[V. Shantaram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/padosi-movie/953 |title=Padosi (1941)|publisher=Gomolo|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref> It was produced by [[Prabhat Film Company]] and the bilingual film in Marathi and Hindi was the last film Shantaram made for Prabhat before venturing to form his [[Rajkamal Kalamandir]].<ref name="GokulsingDissanayake2013">{{cite book|author1=K. Moti Gokulsing|author2=Wimal Dissanayake|title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djUFmlFbzFkC&pg=PA78|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=17 April 2013|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-136-77284-9|pages=78–}}</ref> The film is cited as one of the three social classics Shantaram made at Prabhat. The other two were ''[[Duniya Na Mane]]'' (1937) and ''[[Aadmi (1939 film)|Aadmi]]'' (1939).<ref name="Lal2008">{{cite book|author=S. Lal|title=50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rkI1_n4QAxMC&pg=PT275|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=1 January 2008|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|isbn=978-81-7992-698-7|pages=275–}}</ref> The story and dialogue were by [[Vishram Bedekar]] in the Marathi version, while the dialogues in the Hindi version were by Pandit Sudarshan, who also wrote the lyrics. The music director was Master Krishnarao. The famous character artist Radhakrishan made his acting debut in the film as a villain.<ref name="Narwekar2012">{{cite book|author=Sanjit Narwekar|title=Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KbSbAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT115|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=12 December 2012|publisher=Rupa Publications|isbn=978-81-291-2625-2|pages=115–}}</ref> The film starred [[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]], [[Gajanan Jagirdar]], Anees Khatoon, Radha Kishan, Lajwanti, Sumitra, Gopal and Balak Ram.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citwf.com/film259352.htm|title=Padosi 1941|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>

The story concentrated on the topical issue of [[Hindu-Muslim unity]], making a "strong plea" for it.<ref name="Raj2009">{{cite book|author=Ashok Raj|title=Hero Vol.1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tgo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT33|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Hay House, Inc|isbn=978-93-81398-02-9|pages=33–}}</ref><ref name="Rishi2012">{{cite book|author=Tilak Rishi|title=Bless You Bollywood!: A Tribute to Hindi Cinema on Completing 100 Years|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=r623sWyGm0sC&pg=PA11|accessdate=9 February 2015|year=2012|publisher=Trafford Publishing|isbn=978-1-4669-3963-9|pages=11–}}</ref>
The film was made against the backdrop of communal tension at the formation of the [[All India Muslim League|Muslim League]]. Shantaram attempted a theme showing amicable relations between the Hindus and the Muslims. To achieve a better geniality, he had Mazhar Khan, a Muslim playing a Hindu and Gajanan Jagirdar, a Hindu play the Muslim character.<ref name=Lal2008 />

With his trio of social films and especially ''Padosi'', Shantaram has been cited by author Bajaj as the third best pre-1960 director in the top ten rating, following [[P. C. Barua]] for ''[[Devdas (1935 film)|Devdas]]'' (1935) and [[Homi Wadia]] for ''[[Miss Frontier Mail]]'' (1936), followed by [[Mehboob Khan]] for ''[[Mother India]]'' (1957).<ref name="Bajaj2014">{{cite book|author=J.K. Bajaj|title=On & Behind the Indian Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_1UqAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA2008-IA55|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=26 March 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=978-93-5083-621-7|pages=2008–}}</ref>

==Plot==
The story is set in a small village in India where the villagers of different communities live in harmony. Pandit ([[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]]) a Hindu, and Mirza ([[Gajanan Jagirdar]]) a Muslim, are two old friends who function as the village elders and look out for each other's families. An industrialist, Onkar, arrives to construct a dam in the village. He is opposed by the two friends and the other villagers. Onkar decides to create distrust and disunity between the two communities and friends. When a house is set on fire, Mirza is made to believe it is the work of Pandit and his son. Encouraged by the villagers, he is forced to ex-communicate the two. This causes strife and the dam is constructed. Finally the dam breaks and the two old friends come together again and die in their attempt to save lives.

==Cast==
* [[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)|Mazhar Khan]] as Thakur
* [[Gajanan Jagirdar]] as Mirza
* Anees Khatoon as Girija
* Radhakrishan as Jayaram
* Balwant Singh as Gokul
* D. D. Kashyap as Onkar
* Vasant Thengadi as Naim
* Lajwanti as Ameena
* Sumitra Devi as Munni
* Gopal as Sarju
* Balakram as Akbar
* Sarla Devi as Jodhi

==Crew==
* Director: [[V. Shantaram]]
* Producer: [[Prabhat Film Company]]
* Music: Master Krishnarao Phulambrikar
* Lyricist: Pandit Sudarshan
* Cinematographer: V. Avadhoot
* Art Direction: S. Fattelal
* Sound Recordist: [[Vishnupant Govind Damle|V. G. Damle]]
* Special effects: Prahlad Dutt
* Choreographer: Kali Bose
* Editor: A. R. Sheikh, Raja Nene

==Marathi Version==
The Marathi version, ''Shejari'', had essentially the same cast and crew. However, in the Marathi version, the role of the Pandit was played by Keshavrao Date, while Jagirdar played his original role of the Muslim friend, Mirza. The Marathi cast included [[Gajanan Jagirdar]], [[Keshavrao Date]], Chandrakant, Jayashree and Master Chhotu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prabhatfilm.com/films.htm|title=Film-Shejari|publisher=Prabhatfilm.com|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>

==Review And Box-office==
The social and patriotic aspect of the film was stated to be a reason for its critical as well as commercial success as were Shantaram's other socially relevant films like ''Duniya Na Mane'', ''Aadmi'' and ''Shakuntala''.<ref name="Kumar2014">{{cite book|author=Dilip Kumar|title=Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J2UZBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT118|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=28 July 2014|publisher=Hay House, Inc|isbn=978-93-81398-96-8|pages=118–}}</ref> The film was known for its harsh criticism of the British Divide and Rule policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiavideo.org/cinema/padosi-hindi-film-7465.php|title=100 Years Of Bollywood-Padosi (1941)|publisher=Invis Multimedia Pvt. Ltd.|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music director was [[Krishnarao Phulambrikar|Master Krishnarao]], who scored a ten-minute long song "Lakh Lakh Chanderi", featuring a dance scene which was highly commended.<ref name="Ranade2006">{{cite book|author=Ashok Damodar Ranade|title=Hindi Film Song: Music Beyond Boundaries|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZI1wqkWsIjYC&pg=PA166|accessdate=9 February 2015|date=1 January 2006|publisher=Bibliophile South Asia|isbn=978-81-85002-64-4|pages=166–}}</ref> Vasant Desai was the assistant music director. The lyrics were written by Pandit Sudarshan and the singers were Krishnarao, Anees Khatoon, Balwant Singh, Balakram, Gopal and Mulia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://muvyz.com/moviepage/lh708132/songs/#tabs|title=Padosi (1941)|publisher=Muvyz, Inc|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref>

===Song List===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1
| "Avadhapuri Sab Prem Hi Chhaava"
| Mazhar Khan/Krishnarao
|-
| 2
| "Sathi Janam Maran Ka Tu"
| Balwant Singh
|-
| 3
| "Kaka Abba Bade Khiladi"
| Gopal, Balakram, Balwant Singh
|-
| 4
| "Ban Mein Bahar Aa Gayi"
| Anees Khatoon, Balwant Singh
|-
| 5
| "Kaisa Chaya Hai Ujala Rasiya"
| Anees Khatoon, Balwant Singh
|-
| 6
| "Mai Geet Sunati Rehti Hu"
| Anees Khatoon
|-
| 7
| "Sari Duniya Musafir"
| Balwant Singh, Anees Khatoon
|-
| 8
| "Uth Meri Pyari Beti"
| Anees Khatoon
|-
| 9
| "Bharath Avadh Me Shok Manaye"
|
|-
| 10
| "Mami Chail Chabili Naar"
|
|-
| 11
| "Woh Din Bisar Hi Nahi More Raja"
| Mulia
|-
| 12
| "Rama Bin Kachhu Nahin Suhave"
| Mulia
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id =0331308 |title =Padosi (1941)}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iPANlL50pc Padosi (1941)] on YouTube
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ZSiG-hceM Shejari (1941)] on YouTube

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[[Category:Indian drama films]]
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