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| name = Pushpanjali | | name = Pushpanjali | ||
| image = Pushpanjali_(1970).jpg | | image = Pushpanjali_(1970).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = [[Kishore Sahu]] | | director = [[Kishore Sahu]] | ||
| producer = Kishore Sahu | | producer = Kishore Sahu | ||
| writer = Kishore Sahu | | writer = Kishore Sahu | ||
| starring = | | starring = [[Sanjay Khan]]<br />Naina Sahu<br />[[Prem Nath|Premnath]]<br />[[Om Prakash]] | ||
| music = [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]] | | music = [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] | ||
| cinematography = V. N. Reddy | | cinematography = V. N. Reddy | ||
| editing = Kantilal B. Shukla | | editing = Kantilal B. Shukla | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| studio = Kishore Sahu Productions | | studio = Kishore Sahu Productions | ||
| released = 1970 | | released = {{Film date|1970|09|25|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime = 140 min | | runtime = 140 min | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| language = [[ | | language = [[Hindi]] | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pushpanjali''''' (An Offering of Flowers) is a | '''''Pushpanjali''''' (An Offering of Flowers) is a 1970 [[Hindi]], romantic drama film, produced and directed by [[Kishore Sahu]].<ref name="RajadhyakshaWillemen2014">{{cite book|author1=Ashish Rajadhyaksha|author2=Paul Willemen|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&pg=RA35-PA1992|accessdate=9 March 2015|date=10 July 2014|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=978-1-135-94325-7|pages=35–}}</ref><ref name=Gomolo>{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali|url=http://www.gomolo.com/pushpanjali-movie-cast-crew/4131|website=gomolo.com|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> The film was made under the "Kishore Sahu Productions" banner.<ref name="Gavankar2011">{{cite book|author=Nilu N. Gavankar|title=The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXrxLp3IxbUC&pg=PA190|accessdate=9 March 2015|year=2011|publisher=AuthorHouse|isbn=978-1-4634-1941-7|pages=190–}}</ref> The story, screenplay and dialogues were by Kishore Sahu. [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]] composed the music for the film, with lyrics written by [[Anand Bakshi]].<ref name="MySwar">{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali (1970)|url=http://myswar.co/album/pushpanjali-1970|website=myswar.co|publisher=MySwar}}</ref> [[Sanjay Khan]], Naina Sahu, Kishore Sahu, [[Premnath]], [[Faryal (actress)|Faryal]], [[Manmohan Krishan]], [[Lalita Pawar]] and [[Om Prakash]] were the main star cast of the film.<ref name=citwf>{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali|url=http://www.citwf.com/film282967.htm|website=citwf.com|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
[[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] sang a notable song in the film, ''"Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan"''. The music of the film was composed by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. | [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] sang a notable song in the film, ''"Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan"''. The music of the film was composed by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Dinesh Khanna ([[Sanjay Khan]]), discovers his son has brain cancer. The shock kills his wife, Lata ([[Faryal]]). Dinesh takes his son, Pappu (Shahid), and his faithful cook Maharaj ([[Manmohan Krishan]]) to an island, where they meet several characters who are after Rani Sahiba's ([[Lalita Pawar]]) diamond necklace. Dinesh and Pappu also get to know Menaka (Naina Sahu), who starts caring for Pappu. When Pappu has a seizure, a doctor is flown down to the island with the help of one of the kind-hearted crooked characters ([[Om Prakash]]). The doctor suggests an operation, but cannot give surety of Pappu surviving the ordeal. A dis-heartened Dinesh refuses the operation for Pappu and takes him to a temple. Pappu recovers miraculously and offers flowers ([[pushpanjali]]) at the idol of Shiva as a thanksgiving. Dinesh leaves the island with Pappu and Menaka. | Dinesh Khanna ([[Sanjay Khan]]), discovers his son has brain cancer. The shock kills his wife, Lata ([[Faryal (actress)|Faryal]]). Dinesh takes his son, Pappu (Shahid), and his faithful cook Maharaj ([[Manmohan Krishan]]) to an island, where they meet several characters who are after Rani Sahiba's ([[Lalita Pawar]]) diamond necklace. Dinesh and Pappu also get to know Menaka (Naina Sahu), who starts caring for Pappu. When Pappu has a seizure, a doctor is flown down to the island with the help of one of the kind-hearted crooked characters ([[Om Prakash]]). The doctor suggests an operation, but cannot give surety of Pappu surviving the ordeal. A dis-heartened Dinesh refuses the operation for Pappu and takes him to a temple. Pappu recovers miraculously and offers flowers ([[pushpanjali]]) at the idol of Shiva as a thanksgiving. Dinesh leaves the island with Pappu and Menaka. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* Naina Sahu as Menaka Sharma | * Naina Sahu as Menaka Sharma | ||
* [[Kishore Sahu]] as Jamal Pasha | * [[Kishore Sahu]] as Jamal Pasha | ||
* [[Faryal]] as Lata Khanna | * [[Faryal (actress)|Faryal]] as Lata Khanna | ||
* [[Premnath]] as Peter D'Costa | * [[Premnath]] as Peter D'Costa | ||
* [[Om Prakash]] | * [[Om Prakash]] | ||
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* Shabnam as Lily | * Shabnam as Lily | ||
* Lolita Chatterjee | * Lolita Chatterjee | ||
* Brahm Bhardwaj as Dr. Sharma | * [[Brahm Bhardwaj]] as Dr. Sharma | ||
* Mridula Rani as Mrs. Sharma | * Mridula Rani as Mrs. Sharma | ||
* [[Asrani]] | * [[Asrani]] | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
Composers [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]] had [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] playback singing a notable song in the film, "Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan" and [[Manna Dey]] giving playback for "Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare".<ref name=MIO>{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali (1970)|url=http://mio.to/album/Pushpanjali+(1970)| | Composers [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]] had [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] playback singing a notable song in the film, "Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan" and [[Manna Dey]] giving playback for "Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare".<ref name=MIO>{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali (1970)|url=http://mio.to/album/Pushpanjali+(1970)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402185554/http://mio.to/album/Pushpanjali+(1970)|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 April 2015|website=MusicIndiaOnline|publisher=Music India Online|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref> The lyricist was [[Anand Bakshi]] and the other singers were [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref name=HindiGeetmala>{{cite web|title=Pushpanjali (1970)|url=http://hindigeetmala.net/movie/pushpanjali.htm|website=hindigeetmala.net|publisher=Hindi Geetmala|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
===Songs=== | ===Songs=== | ||
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! Song !! Singer | ! Song !! Singer | ||
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| " | | "Jane Chale Jate Hai Kahan" | ||
| [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] | | [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Chham Chham | | "Chham Chham Baje Payal" | ||
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | | [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | ||
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| [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | | [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| " | | "Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare Kinare, Aaja Radha Aaja" | ||
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Manna Dey]] | | [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Manna Dey]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "Bade Haseen | | "Bade Haseen Bahane Se" | ||
| [[Asha Bhosle]] | | [[Asha Bhosle]] | ||
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[[Category:1970 films]] | [[Category:1970 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1970 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1970 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Kishore Sahu]] | [[Category:Films directed by Kishore Sahu]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] | [[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] | ||
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Kishore Sahu]] | |||
[[Category:Films produced by Kishore Sahu]] | |||
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| Pushpanjali | |
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| Directed by | Kishore Sahu |
| Produced by | Kishore Sahu |
| Written by | Kishore Sahu |
| Starring | Sanjay Khan Naina Sahu Premnath Om Prakash |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | V. N. Reddy |
| Edited by | Kantilal B. Shukla |
Production company | Kishore Sahu Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Pushpanjali (An Offering of Flowers) is a 1970 Hindi, romantic drama film, produced and directed by Kishore Sahu.[1][2] The film was made under the "Kishore Sahu Productions" banner.[3] The story, screenplay and dialogues were by Kishore Sahu. Laxmikant Pyarelal composed the music for the film, with lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.[4] Sanjay Khan, Naina Sahu, Kishore Sahu, Premnath, Faryal, Manmohan Krishan, Lalita Pawar and Om Prakash were the main star cast of the film.[5]
Mukesh sang a notable song in the film, "Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan". The music of the film was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
Having recently lost his wife, Dinesh Khanna (Sanjay Khan) takes his ailing son to an island. Here, they come across a variety of people who all seem to be after the rich Rani Sahiba's diamond necklace. The film ends with a miraculous recovery for Dinesh's son.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Dinesh Khanna (Sanjay Khan), discovers his son has brain cancer. The shock kills his wife, Lata (Faryal). Dinesh takes his son, Pappu (Shahid), and his faithful cook Maharaj (Manmohan Krishan) to an island, where they meet several characters who are after Rani Sahiba's (Lalita Pawar) diamond necklace. Dinesh and Pappu also get to know Menaka (Naina Sahu), who starts caring for Pappu. When Pappu has a seizure, a doctor is flown down to the island with the help of one of the kind-hearted crooked characters (Om Prakash). The doctor suggests an operation, but cannot give surety of Pappu surviving the ordeal. A dis-heartened Dinesh refuses the operation for Pappu and takes him to a temple. Pappu recovers miraculously and offers flowers (pushpanjali) at the idol of Shiva as a thanksgiving. Dinesh leaves the island with Pappu and Menaka.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sanjay Khan as Dinesh Khanna
- Naina Sahu as Menaka Sharma
- Kishore Sahu as Jamal Pasha
- Faryal as Lata Khanna
- Premnath as Peter D'Costa
- Om Prakash
- Lalita Pawar as Rani Sahiba
- Manmohan Krishan as Maharaj, the cook
- Master Shahid as Pappu
- Nazir Kashmiri
- Jankidas as tour guide
- Shabnam as Lily
- Lolita Chatterjee
- Brahm Bhardwaj as Dr. Sharma
- Mridula Rani as Mrs. Sharma
- Asrani
Crew[edit | edit source]
- Producer: Kishore Sahu
- Director: Kishore Sahu
- Associate Director: Rohit Sahu
- Associate producers: Preeti Sahu
- Cinematography: K. H. Kapadia
- Editing: Kantilal B. Shukla
- Art Direction and set decoration: Sant Singh
- Make-up: Mamta Sahu, Prem Kumar
- Special Effects: Parduman
- Music: Laxmikant Pyarelal
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Song Recordist: Minoo Katrak, D. O. Bhansali
- Choreographer: P. L. Raj
Location[edit | edit source]
According to the credit roll, the film is set in Kerala. The temples used for the temple sequences are Shri Ekambareswarar Temple, and the Shri Varadaraja Swami Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Composers Laxmikant Pyarelal had Mukesh playback singing a notable song in the film, "Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahan" and Manna Dey giving playback for "Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare".[6] The lyricist was Anand Bakshi and the other singers were Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.[7]
Songs[edit | edit source]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Jane Chale Jate Hai Kahan" | Mukesh |
| "Chham Chham Baje Payal" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Chunari Dhalakne Lagi" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare Kinare, Aaja Radha Aaja" | Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey |
| "Bade Haseen Bahane Se" | Asha Bhosle |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. pp. 35–. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "Pushpanjali". gomolo.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ Nilu N. Gavankar (2011). The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India. AuthorHouse. pp. 190–. ISBN 978-1-4634-1941-7. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "Pushpanjali (1970)". myswar.co. MySwar.
- ↑ "Pushpanjali". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "Pushpanjali (1970)". MusicIndiaOnline. Music India Online. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "Pushpanjali (1970)". hindigeetmala.net. Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 9 March 2015.