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'''''Paheli'''''<ref>http://www.rajshri.com/films/paheli-1978</ref> ([[Hindi]]: पहेली; [[translation]]: riddle) is a 1977 [[India]]n [[Hindi]]-language film produced by [[Tarachand Barjatya]] for [[Rajshri Productions]]. This family drama was directed by [[Prashant Nanda]] with Satyajeet and Nameeta Chandra playing the lead characters.
'''''Paheli'''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rajshri.com/films/paheli-1978|title = :: Rajshri Films - Paheli (1978) ::}}</ref> ([[Hindi]]: पहेली; [[translation]]: riddle) is a 1977 [[India]]n [[Hindi]]-language film produced by [[Tarachand Barjatya]] for [[Rajshri Productions]]. This family drama was directed by [[Prashant Nanda]] with Satyajeet and Nameeta Chandra playing the lead characters.


Arun Govil, Nameeta Chandra, Poornima Jayaram, Neena Mahapatra and Anita Singh were debutants to Bollywood screen in this film and [[Suresh Wadkar]] as playback singer.
Arun Govil, Nameeta Chandra, Poornima Jayaram, Neena Mahapatra and Anita Singh were debutants to Bollywood screen in this film and [[Suresh Wadkar]] as playback singer.
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source:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paheli|url=https://www.cinemaazi.com/film/paheli-1|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Cinemaazi|language=en}}</ref>
source:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paheli|url=https://www.cinemaazi.com/film/paheli-1|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Cinemaazi|language=en}}</ref>


Brij Mohan (Nitin Sethi) leaves his home in a village to live in Bombay. His mother (Durga Khote) prefers to stay alone in their palatial home. Brij gets married. His wife gives birth and passes away soon after. After few years, Brij is an established businessman and his son Montu (Satyajeet) is studying in his final year in school. He asks Montu to visit his grandmother, which he agrees to reluctantly, provided his friends accompany him. The group face many problems on the way as well as when they reach the village. Hence his friends return to Bombay, leaving Montu with his grandmother. Montu becomes friends with a precocious village girl Gauri (Nameeta Chandra), an orphan living with her cruel aunt, and two equally cruel cousins. Montu and Gauri's friendship blossoms and they meet regularly. He also meets a struggling farmer Balram (Arun Govil), his mother ([[Leela Mishra]]), and his fiancée Kanak (Abha Dhulia). Balram would like to go to the city and earn money for his marriage, to which his mother refuses. Against his expectations, Montu finds village life interesting and promises his grandmother to return the next year.
Brij Mohan (Nitin Sethi) leaves his home in a village to live in Bombay. His mother (Durga Khote) prefers to stay alone in their palatial home. Brij gets married. His wife gives birth and passes away soon after. After few years, Brij is an established businessman and his son Montu (Satyajeet) is studying in his final year in school. He asks Montu to visit his grandmother, which he agrees to reluctantly, provided his friends accompany him. The group faces many problems on the way and when they reach the village. Hence, his friends return to Bombay, leaving Montu with his grandmother. Montu becomes friends with a vivacious village girl Gauri (Nameeta Chandra), an orphan living with her cruel aunt, and two equally brutal cousins. Montu and Gauri's friendship blossoms and they meet regularly. He also meets a struggling farmer Balram (Arun Govil), his mother ([[Leela Mishra]]), and his fiancée Kanak (Abha Dhulia). Balram would like to go to the city and earn money for his marriage, to which his mother refuses. Against his expectations, Montu finds village life interesting and promises his grandmother to return the next year.


After a year, he finds significant changes in the village. Balram has married and left the village. His ailing mother has died. Gauri refuses to speak with him, while her uncle and aunt are looking for a suitable groom to get her married to. Does Montu understand and appreciate changes in the village against the city life, where he has grown up, and visit his grandmother again?
After a year, he finds significant changes in the village. Balram has married and left the village. His ailing mother has died. Gauri refuses to speak with him, while her uncle and aunt are looking for a suitable groom to get her married to. Does Montu understand and appreciate changes in the village against the city life, where he has grown up, and visit his grandmother again?
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==Crew==
==Crew==
*''Director'' - [[Prashant Nanda]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=PAHELI (1977)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|access-date=2021-07-16|website=BFI|language=en}}</ref>
*''Director'' - [[Prashant Nanda]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=PAHELI (1977)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716202256/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2021|access-date=2021-07-16|website=BFI|language=en}}</ref>
*''Producer'' - [[Tarachand Barjatya]]
*''Producer'' - [[Tarachand Barjatya]]
*''Production Company'' - [[Rajshri Productions]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=PAHELI (1977)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|access-date=2021-07-16|website=BFI|language=en}}</ref>
*''Production Company'' - [[Rajshri Productions]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=PAHELI (1977)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716202256/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b753d0bc6|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2021|access-date=2021-07-16|website=BFI|language=en}}</ref>
*''Music Director'' - [[Ravindra Jain]]
*''Music Director'' - [[Ravindra Jain]]
*''Lyricist'' - [[Ravindra Jain]]
*''Lyricist'' - [[Ravindra Jain]]
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[[Category:1977 films]]
[[Category:1977 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ravindra Jain]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ravindra Jain]]
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1977 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1977 Indian films]]
[[Category:Rajshri Productions films]]
[[Category:Rajshri Productions films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Prashanta Nanda]]
[[Category:Films directed by Prashanta Nanda]]

Latest revision as of 04:57, 4 March 2026


For the 2005 film, see Paheli (2005 film).

Paheli
Directed byPrashant Nanda
Produced by
Starring
Music byRavindra Jain (with lyrics)
Release date
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Paheli[1] (Hindi: पहेली; translation: riddle) is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. This family drama was directed by Prashant Nanda with Satyajeet and Nameeta Chandra playing the lead characters.

Arun Govil, Nameeta Chandra, Poornima Jayaram, Neena Mahapatra and Anita Singh were debutants to Bollywood screen in this film and Suresh Wadkar as playback singer.

Plot[edit | edit source]

source:[2]

Brij Mohan (Nitin Sethi) leaves his home in a village to live in Bombay. His mother (Durga Khote) prefers to stay alone in their palatial home. Brij gets married. His wife gives birth and passes away soon after. After few years, Brij is an established businessman and his son Montu (Satyajeet) is studying in his final year in school. He asks Montu to visit his grandmother, which he agrees to reluctantly, provided his friends accompany him. The group faces many problems on the way and when they reach the village. Hence, his friends return to Bombay, leaving Montu with his grandmother. Montu becomes friends with a vivacious village girl Gauri (Nameeta Chandra), an orphan living with her cruel aunt, and two equally brutal cousins. Montu and Gauri's friendship blossoms and they meet regularly. He also meets a struggling farmer Balram (Arun Govil), his mother (Leela Mishra), and his fiancée Kanak (Abha Dhulia). Balram would like to go to the city and earn money for his marriage, to which his mother refuses. Against his expectations, Montu finds village life interesting and promises his grandmother to return the next year.

After a year, he finds significant changes in the village. Balram has married and left the village. His ailing mother has died. Gauri refuses to speak with him, while her uncle and aunt are looking for a suitable groom to get her married to. Does Montu understand and appreciate changes in the village against the city life, where he has grown up, and visit his grandmother again?

Cast[edit | edit source]

Crew[edit | edit source]

Songs[edit | edit source]

source:[5]

  1. "Kanha Ki Zid Par Nachegi Radha, Chaye Aaye Na Aaye Nachna" - Hemlata, Chandrani Mukherjee
  2. "Saheli Ho Paheli Pucchho, O Shari Babu Paheli Bujho" - Suresh Wadkar, Hemlata, Chandrani Mukherjee
  3. "Manmohak Ye Pyara Pyara Gaon" - Suresh Wadkar, Hemlata
  4. "Jaane Kaisi Bahen Ye Hawa, Mujhe Hone Laga Hai Nasha" - Suresh Wadkar
  5. "Tan Bhije Mora Man Bhije Mujh Se Ched Kare Furvai" - Hemlata
  6. "Sonaa Kare Jhil Mil Jhil Mil" - Hemlata, Suresh Wadkar

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ ":: Rajshri Films - Paheli (1978) ::".
  2. ↑ "Paheli". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "PAHELI (1977)". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "PAHELI (1977)". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Paheli : Lyrics and video of Songs from the Movie Paheli (1977)". HindiGeetMala. Retrieved 16 July 2021.

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