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{{Short description|1952 film by R.C. Talwar}} | |||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Sangdil | | name = Sangdil | ||
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| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Jane Eyre]]''|[[Charlotte Brontë]]}} | | based_on = {{based on|''[[Jane Eyre]]''|[[Charlotte Brontë]]}} | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[Dilip Kumar]]<br />[[Madhubala]] | ||
| music = [[Sajjad Hussain (composer)|Sajjad Hussain]] | | music = [[Sajjad Hussain (composer)|Sajjad Hussain]] | ||
| cinematography = Prakash Malhotra | | cinematography = Prakash Malhotra | ||
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| studio = Talwar Films Ltd. | | studio = Talwar Films Ltd. | ||
| distributor = Talwar Films Ltd. | | distributor = Talwar Films Ltd. | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{start date|1952|11|28|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 141 mins | | runtime = 141 mins | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
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'''''Sangdil''''' ({{trans|Stone-hearted}}) is a 1952 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Romantic Drama|romantic drama]] film directed by R. C. Talwar. The film is an adaptation of the 1847 [[Charlotte Brontë]] classic novel ''[[Jane Eyre]]'' and stars [[ | '''''Sangdil''''' ({{trans|Stone-hearted}}) is a 1952 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Romantic Drama|romantic drama]] film directed by R. C. Talwar. The film is an adaptation of the 1847 [[Charlotte Brontë]] classic novel ''[[Jane Eyre]]'' and it stars [[Dilip Kumar]], [[Madhubala]] in lead roles. The film's music is by [[Sajjad Hussain (composer)|Sajjad Hussain]] and film song lyrics by [[Rajinder Krishan]].<ref name=citwf>[http://www.citwf.com/film304748.htm Sangdil (1952 film) on Complete Index To World Film (C.I.T.W.F.) website] Retrieved 15 November 2020</ref><ref name=DNA>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-retrospect-sajjad-hussain-s-musical-gems-2095174/ |author=Param Arunachalam |title=Bollywood Retrospect: Sajjad Hussain's musical gems |website=DNA India website |date=13 June 2015 |access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
''Sangdil'' was the second film after Ram Daryani's ''[[Tarana (1951 film)|Tarana]]'' (1951) to star Dilip Kumar and Madhubala together. The film was theatrically released on 28 November 1952 and emerged as a commercial success.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2006-04-28|title=Box Office 1952|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/1952.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428181522/http://boxofficeindia.com/1952.htm|archive-date=28 April 2006|access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref> | ''Sangdil'' was the second film after Ram Daryani's ''[[Tarana (1951 film)|Tarana]]'' (1951) to star Dilip Kumar and Madhubala together. The film was theatrically released on 28 November 1952 and emerged as a commercial success.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2006-04-28 |title=Box Office 1952 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/1952.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428181522/http://boxofficeindia.com/1952.htm |archive-date=28 April 2006 |access-date=2021-01-23}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Shankar ([[Dilip Kumar]]) and Kamla ([[Madhubala]]) are childhood sweethearts who are unfortunately separated at a young age. They meet years later and rekindle their romance, but Shankar has a lot of dark secrets. When they are about to be married, a man shows up and confronts Shankar about his "wife", and asks him how he can marry again and cheat his first "wife". | Shankar ([[Dilip Kumar]]) and Kamla ([[Madhubala]]) are childhood sweethearts who are unfortunately separated at a young age. They meet years later and rekindle their romance, but Shankar has a lot of dark secrets. When they are about to be married, a man shows up and confronts Shankar about his "wife", and asks him how he can marry again and cheat his first "wife". | ||
It is then revealed that Shankar's mother, in a bout of greed, tricked him into "marrying" a mentally challenged rich woman. The insane woman is kept locked up in a dungeon. Kamla is hurt that Shankar hid all this from her and goes back to her village, despite Shankar's desperate pleas for her to stay with him. The lovers are heartbroken without each other. | It is then revealed that Shankar's mother, in a bout of greed, tricked him into "marrying" a mentally challenged rich woman. The insane woman is kept locked up in a dungeon. Kamla is hurt that Shankar hid all this from her and goes back to her village, despite Shankar's desperate pleas for her to stay with him. The lovers are heartbroken without each other. | ||
Finally, when she returns to Shankar, Kamla finds out that his entire mansion was accidentally burned by the insane woman, who herself was a victim in the fire accident. She goes in search of Shankar, but realises that he was blinded in the fire. However, they declare their love for each other and are happily united. | Finally, when she returns to Shankar, Kamla finds out that his entire mansion was accidentally burned by the insane woman, who herself was a victim in the fire accident. She goes in search of Shankar, but realises that he was blinded in the fire. However, they declare their love for each other and are happily united. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[ | *[[Dilip Kumar]] as [[Edward Rochester|Shankar]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Madhubala]] as [[Jane Eyre (character)|Kamla]] | ||
*[[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]] as [[Bertha Mason|Mohini]] | *[[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]] as [[Bertha Mason|Mohini]] | ||
*[[Leela Chitnis]] | *[[Leela Chitnis]] as Dhaai Maa | ||
*Pratima Devi as Badi Maa | *[[Prathima Devi (Kannada actress)|Pratima Devi]] as Badi Maa | ||
*[[Dara Singh]] | *[[Dara Singh]] | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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=== Box office === | === Box office === | ||
Despite mixed reviews, ''Sangdil'' emerged as the [[List of Bollywood films of 1952|seventh highest-grossing film of 1952]].<ref name=":0" /> It grossed ₹0.95 crore at the box office, including a nett of ₹0.5 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2012-09-22|title=Top Earners 1952|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=158&catName=MTk1Mg==|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922022116/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=158&catName=MTk1Mg==|archive-date=22 September 2012|access-date=2021-02-03}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] declared it a commercial success.<ref name=":0" / | Despite mixed reviews, ''Sangdil'' emerged as the [[List of Bollywood films of 1952|seventh highest-grossing film of 1952]].<ref name=":0" /> It grossed ₹0.95 crore at the box office, including a nett of ₹0.5 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-09-22 |title=Top Earners 1952 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=158&catName=MTk1Mg== |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922022116/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=158&catName=MTk1Mg== |archive-date=22 September 2012 |access-date=2021-02-03}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] declared it a commercial success.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* {{cite book |last=Lanba |first=Urmila |title= Life and Films of Dilip Kumar, the Thespian |publisher=Vision Books |year=2002 |isbn=8170944961 }} | * {{cite book |last=Lanba |first=Urmila |title=Life and Films of Dilip Kumar, the Thespian |publisher=Vision Books |year=2002 |isbn=8170944961}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sangdil}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Sangdil}} | ||
[[Category:1952 films]] | [[Category:1952 films]] | ||
[[Category:1950s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:1950s Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Sajjad Hussain]] | [[Category:Films scored by Sajjad Hussain]] | ||
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| Sangdil | |
|---|---|
| File:Sangdil1952.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. C. Talwar |
| Produced by | R. C. Talwar |
| Written by | Ramanand Sagar |
| Screenplay by | Ramanand Sagar |
| Story by | Ramanand Sagar |
| Based on | Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë |
| Starring | Dilip Kumar Madhubala |
| Music by | Sajjad Hussain |
| Cinematography | Prakash Malhotra |
| Edited by | Ranveer |
Production company | Talwar Films Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Talwar Films Ltd. |
Release date | 28 November 1952 |
Running time | 141 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹95 lakh (US$130,000)[1] |
Sangdil (transl. Stone-hearted) is a 1952 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by R. C. Talwar. The film is an adaptation of the 1847 Charlotte Brontë classic novel Jane Eyre and it stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala in lead roles. The film's music is by Sajjad Hussain and film song lyrics by Rajinder Krishan.[2][3]
Sangdil was the second film after Ram Daryani's Tarana (1951) to star Dilip Kumar and Madhubala together. The film was theatrically released on 28 November 1952 and emerged as a commercial success.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Shankar (Dilip Kumar) and Kamla (Madhubala) are childhood sweethearts who are unfortunately separated at a young age. They meet years later and rekindle their romance, but Shankar has a lot of dark secrets. When they are about to be married, a man shows up and confronts Shankar about his "wife", and asks him how he can marry again and cheat his first "wife".
It is then revealed that Shankar's mother, in a bout of greed, tricked him into "marrying" a mentally challenged rich woman. The insane woman is kept locked up in a dungeon. Kamla is hurt that Shankar hid all this from her and goes back to her village, despite Shankar's desperate pleas for her to stay with him. The lovers are heartbroken without each other.
Finally, when she returns to Shankar, Kamla finds out that his entire mansion was accidentally burned by the insane woman, who herself was a victim in the fire accident. She goes in search of Shankar, but realises that he was blinded in the fire. However, they declare their love for each other and are happily united.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Dilip Kumar as Shankar
- Madhubala as Kamla
- Shammi as Mohini
- Leela Chitnis as Dhaai Maa
- Pratima Devi as Badi Maa
- Dara Singh
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of the film was composed by music director Sajjad Hussain and lyrics were penned by Rajinder Krishan.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Yeh Hawa, Yeh Raat" | Talat Mahmood |
| "Kahan Ho Kahan Mere" | Talat Mahmood |
| "Dil Mein Sama Gaye Sajan, Phool Khile Chaman Chaman" | Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Woh To Chale Gaye Ae Dil" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Dardbhari Kisi Ki Yaad" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Dharti Se Door, Gore Badalon Ke Par, Aaja Aaja" | Asha Bhosle, Geeta Dutt |
| "Darshan Pyasi Aayi Dasi" | Geeta Dutt |
| "Le Chal Wahan Piya" | Shamshad Begum |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Baburao Patel, the editor of Filmindia magazine, called Sangdil "a dull, boring and stupid picture". He, however, praised Dilip Kumar's acting skills.[4]
Box office[edit | edit source]
Despite mixed reviews, Sangdil emerged as the seventh highest-grossing film of 1952.[1] It grossed ₹0.95 crore at the box office, including a nett of ₹0.5 crore.[5] Box Office India declared it a commercial success.[1]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Lanba, Urmila (2002). Life and Films of Dilip Kumar, the Thespian. Vision Books. ISBN 8170944961.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Box Office 1952". 28 April 2006. Archived from the original on 28 April 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ↑ Sangdil (1952 film) on Complete Index To World Film (C.I.T.W.F.) website Retrieved 15 November 2020
- ↑ Param Arunachalam (13 June 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: Sajjad Hussain's musical gems". DNA India website. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ Lanba 2004, p. 52.
- ↑ "Top Earners 1952". 22 September 2012. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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