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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 | 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> | 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 | 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 | ||
==Music == | ==Music == | ||
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===Lyrics=== | ===Lyrics=== | ||
The film is known for its poignant lyrics by | 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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[[Category:Films featuring a Best Actress National Award-winning performance]] | [[Category:Films featuring a Best Actress National Award-winning performance]] | ||
[[Category:1970 films]] | [[Category:1970 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian erotic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian erotic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]] | ||
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| Dastak | |
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| Directed by | Rajinder Singh Bedi |
| Produced by | Rajinder Singh Bedi |
| Screenplay by | Rajinder Singh Bedi |
| Starring | Sanjeev Kumar Rehana Sultan Anju Mahendru |
| Music by | Madan Mohan Majrooh Sultanpuri (lyrics) |
| Cinematography | Kamal Bose |
| Edited by | Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
Release date | 1970 |
Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Dastak (transl. The Knock) is a Hindi film made in 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. He won his first 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.[1]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 1971 National Film Award for Best Actor - Sanjeev Kumar
- 1971 National Film Award for Best Actress - Rehana Sultan
- 1971 National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Madan Mohan
- 1972 Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award - (B&W) - Kamal Bose
Overview[edit | edit source]
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.[2]
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.[3] 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!"[4]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Dastak was featured in Avijit Ghosh's book, 40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
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), a mujrewali (nautch girl).
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sanjeev Kumar as Hameed
- Rehana Sultan as Salma
- Anju Mahendru as Maria
- Shakeela as Shamshad
- Kamal Kapoor as Brijmohan
- Manmohan Krishna as Shahid
- Anwar Hussain as Marativale
- Dev Kishan as Mirza
- Niranjan Sharma
- Jagdev
- Yash Kumar
Music[edit | edit source]
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.[5]
Lyrics[edit | edit source]
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..."[6]
Songs[edit | edit source]
- "Baiyan Na Dharo" - Lata Mangeshkar - (based on Raag Charukesi)[7]
- "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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hrishikesh Mukerjee Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The Films of Rajinder Singh Bedi, Annual of Urdu Studies. v. 5, 1985
- ↑ "Parallel Cinema". Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2007.
- ↑ Hrishikesh Mukherjee remembers Dastak Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The Incredibly Sweet Sound - Madan Mohan Archived 25 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Dastak (1970)". Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2007.
- ↑ "Film Songs on Ragas". Archived from the original on 18 November 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2007.
