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| name = Sindoor | | name = Sindoor | ||
| image = Sindoor_(1947).jpg | | image = Sindoor_(1947).jpg | ||
| caption = Screen shot from ''Sindoor'' | | caption = Screen shot from ''Sindoor'' | ||
| director = [[Kishore Sahu]] | | director = [[Kishore Sahu]] | ||
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| writer = | | writer = | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| starring = {{ubl|Kishore Sahu|Shamim|Paro Devi|Sushil Sahu}} | | starring = {{ubl|Kishore Sahu|[[Shamim Bano]]|Paro Devi|Sushil Sahu}} | ||
| music = [[Khemchand Prakash]] | | music = [[Khemchand Prakash]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = | ||
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| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| studio = Filmistan | | studio = Filmistan | ||
| released = 1947 | | released = {{Film date|1947}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | | language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Sindoor''''' is a [[List of Bollywood films of 1947|1947]] [[Hindi]] social film directed by [[Kishore Sahu]].<ref name=Gomolo>{{cite web|title=Sindoor (1947)|url=http://www.gomolo.com/sindoor-movie/1659 |website=gomolo.com|publisher=Gomolo|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref> The film was produced Sasadhar Mukherjee Productions for Filmistan and had the actor Mehmood in one of his early films.<ref name="Zaveri2005">{{cite book|author=Hanif Zaveri|title=Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w4R2lC3b5e4C&pg=PA171|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=1 January 2005|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7991-213-3|pages=171–}}</ref> The story, dialogues and part of the lyrics were written by Kishore Sahu. One of the lyricists was [[Qamar Jalalabadi]], with music composed by [[Khemchand Prakash]]. The film starred Kishore Sahu, who played the hero,<ref name="Raj2009">{{cite book|author=Ashok Raj|title=Hero Vol.1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tgo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT53|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Hay House, Inc|isbn=978-93-81398-02-9|pages=53–}}</ref> with Shamim, Paro Devi, Gulab, Mehmood, Pratima Devi, Sushil Sahu and Moni Chatterjee.<ref name=citwf>{{cite web|title=Sindoor (1947)|url=http://www.citwf.com/film321316.htm |website=citwf. com|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref> | '''''Sindoor''''' is a [[List of Bollywood films of 1947|1947]] [[Hindi]] social film directed by [[Kishore Sahu]].<ref name=Gomolo>{{cite web|title=Sindoor (1947)|url=http://www.gomolo.com/sindoor-movie/1659|website=gomolo.com|publisher=Gomolo|accessdate=17 March 2015|archive-date=27 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227063150/http://www.gomolo.com/sindoor-movie/1659|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was produced Sasadhar Mukherjee Productions for Filmistan and had the actor Mehmood in one of his early films.<ref name="Zaveri2005">{{cite book|author=Hanif Zaveri|title=Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w4R2lC3b5e4C&pg=PA171|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=1 January 2005|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7991-213-3|pages=171–}}</ref> The story, dialogues and part of the lyrics were written by Kishore Sahu. One of the lyricists was [[Qamar Jalalabadi]], with music composed by [[Khemchand Prakash]]. The film starred Kishore Sahu, who played the hero,<ref name="Raj2009">{{cite book|author=Ashok Raj|title=Hero Vol.1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tgo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT53|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Hay House, Inc|isbn=978-93-81398-02-9|pages=53–}}</ref> with [[Shamim Bano]], Paro Devi, Gulab, Mehmood, Pratima Devi, Sushil Sahu and Moni Chatterjee.<ref name=citwf>{{cite web|title=Sindoor (1947)|url=http://www.citwf.com/film321316.htm |website=citwf. com|publisher=Alan Goble|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
The film revolves around the social issue of widow remarriage and was cited as being of "social relevance". The theme of widow remarriage was considered "controversial" in the 1940s, with the film stated to be bold in showing the hero accepting the widow at the end of the film. The climax scene, according to a report in the ''[[Illustrated Weekly of India]]'' is "remembered" even now, with Sahu being cited as a "socially conscious film-maker".<ref name="IWOI">{{cite book|title=The Illustrated Weekly of India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L2Y6AQAAIAAJ|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=July 1975|page=96}}</ref> | The film revolves around the social issue of widow remarriage and was cited as being of "social relevance". The theme of widow remarriage was considered "controversial" in the 1940s, with the film stated to be bold in showing the hero accepting the widow at the end of the film. The climax scene, according to a report in the ''[[Illustrated Weekly of India]]'' is "remembered" even now, with Sahu being cited as a "socially conscious film-maker".<ref name="IWOI">{{cite book|title=The Illustrated Weekly of India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L2Y6AQAAIAAJ|accessdate=17 March 2015|date=July 1975|page=96}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Pandit Shivprasad Tiwari, a wealthy contractor, lives in a big house in Lucknow. His family consists of his mother Daadi Maa, his second wife called Maaji by everyone, and his two sons Beni (Kishor Sahu) and Ratan (Sushil Sahu). He also has a daughter who is married. Ratan is the son from the second wife and | Pandit Shivprasad Tiwari, a wealthy contractor, lives in a big house in Lucknow. His family consists of his mother Daadi Maa, his second wife called Maaji by everyone, and his two sons Beni (Kishor Sahu) and Ratan (Sushil Sahu). He also has a daughter who is married. Ratan is the son from the second wife and half-brother to Beni. He has been spoilt by Maaji, who has always treated Beni different to Ratan. Beni grows up to be kind and considerate to the needy. Meera ([[Shamim Bano|Shamim]]), a young widow with a small boy, lives with her mother, known as Maasi, who is distantly related to the Tiwari family. Maasi brings Meera to live with the Tiwari family. Soon, a relationship develops between Meera and Beni, which causes extreme alarm in the family and society. The shocking notion that the relationship may lead to a widow remarrying, is handled sensibly by the patriarch of the family, who gives consent for the two to marry. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* Kishore Sahu | * Kishore Sahu | ||
* Shamim | * [[Shamim Bano]] | ||
* Paro Devi | * Paro Devi | ||
* Sushil Sahu | * Sushil Sahu | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
One of the popular songs from the film was the bhajan "O Roothe Huye Bhagwan" sung by [[Amirbai Karnataki]], with lyrics by [[Qamar Jalalabadi]].<ref name=QJ>{{cite web|title=Qamar Jalalabadi's Fvourite songs|url=http://www.qamarjalalabadi.com/qjs-songs.html|website=qamarjalalabadi | One of the popular songs from the film was the bhajan "O Roothe Huye Bhagwan" sung by [[Amirbai Karnataki]], with lyrics by [[Qamar Jalalabadi]].<ref name=QJ>{{cite web|title=Qamar Jalalabadi's Fvourite songs|url=http://www.qamarjalalabadi.com/qjs-songs.html|website=qamarjalalabadi.com|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref> The other lyricists were Kishore Sahu, Qamar Jalalabadi, Ambikesh Kuntal, Neelkanth Tiwari and Moti. The singers were Amirbai Karnataki, Sushil Sahu, Paro Devi, S. L. Puri and Naseem Akhtar.<ref name=HindiGeetmala>{{cite web|title=Sindoor (1947)|url=http://hindigeetmala.net/movie/sindoor.htm |website=hindigeetmala.net|publisher=Hindi Geetmala|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
===Song | ===Song list=== | ||
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! # !! Title !! Singer !! Lyricist | ! # !! Title !! Singer !! Lyricist | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{IMDb title|id =0268638 | *{{IMDb title|id =0268638}} | ||
{{Kishore Sahu}} | {{Kishore Sahu}} | ||
[[Category:1947 films]] | [[Category:1947 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1947 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1947 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Kishore Sahu]] | [[Category:Films directed by Kishore Sahu]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Khemchand Prakash]] | [[Category:Films scored by Khemchand Prakash]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | [[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about remarriage]] | |||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Films about Indian weddings]] | |||
[[Category:Films set in Lucknow]] | |||
[[Category:Films about widowhood in India]] | |||
[[Category:Films about social issues in India]] | |||
[[Category:Obscenity controversies in film]] | |||
[[Category:1947 controversies]] | |||
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.jpg) Screen shot from Sindoor | |
| Directed by | Kishore Sahu |
| Produced by | Sasadhar Mukherjee Productions |
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| Music by | Khemchand Prakash |
Production company | Filmistan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Sindoor is a 1947 Hindi social film directed by Kishore Sahu.[1] The film was produced Sasadhar Mukherjee Productions for Filmistan and had the actor Mehmood in one of his early films.[2] The story, dialogues and part of the lyrics were written by Kishore Sahu. One of the lyricists was Qamar Jalalabadi, with music composed by Khemchand Prakash. The film starred Kishore Sahu, who played the hero,[3] with Shamim Bano, Paro Devi, Gulab, Mehmood, Pratima Devi, Sushil Sahu and Moni Chatterjee.[4]
The film revolves around the social issue of widow remarriage and was cited as being of "social relevance". The theme of widow remarriage was considered "controversial" in the 1940s, with the film stated to be bold in showing the hero accepting the widow at the end of the film. The climax scene, according to a report in the Illustrated Weekly of India is "remembered" even now, with Sahu being cited as a "socially conscious film-maker".[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Pandit Shivprasad Tiwari, a wealthy contractor, lives in a big house in Lucknow. His family consists of his mother Daadi Maa, his second wife called Maaji by everyone, and his two sons Beni (Kishor Sahu) and Ratan (Sushil Sahu). He also has a daughter who is married. Ratan is the son from the second wife and half-brother to Beni. He has been spoilt by Maaji, who has always treated Beni different to Ratan. Beni grows up to be kind and considerate to the needy. Meera (Shamim), a young widow with a small boy, lives with her mother, known as Maasi, who is distantly related to the Tiwari family. Maasi brings Meera to live with the Tiwari family. Soon, a relationship develops between Meera and Beni, which causes extreme alarm in the family and society. The shocking notion that the relationship may lead to a widow remarrying, is handled sensibly by the patriarch of the family, who gives consent for the two to marry.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kishore Sahu
- Shamim Bano
- Paro Devi
- Sushil Sahu
- Gulab
- Rajendra
- Mehmood
- Pratima Devi
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
One of the popular songs from the film was the bhajan "O Roothe Huye Bhagwan" sung by Amirbai Karnataki, with lyrics by Qamar Jalalabadi.[6] The other lyricists were Kishore Sahu, Qamar Jalalabadi, Ambikesh Kuntal, Neelkanth Tiwari and Moti. The singers were Amirbai Karnataki, Sushil Sahu, Paro Devi, S. L. Puri and Naseem Akhtar.[7]
Song list[edit | edit source]
| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "O Roothe Huye Bhagwan" | Amirbai Karnataki | Qamar Jalalabadi |
| 2 | "O Duniya Banane Wale Kya Yehi Duniya Teri" | Amirbai Karnataki | Qamar Jalalabadi |
| 3 | "Kisi Ke Madhur Pyar Mein" | Sushil Sahu, Naseem Akhtar | Neelkanth Tiwari |
| 4 | "Silwa De Re Saajanwa Mohe Reshmi Salwar" | Sushil Sahu, Naseem Akhtar | Ambikesh Kuntal |
| 5 | "O More Saiyya Padun Mai Tore Paiyya" | S. L. Puri, Paro Devi | Kishore Sahu, Moti |
| 6 | "Basant Ritu Aayi Rama Joban Ubhar Ke" | Sushil Kumar | Neelkanth Tiwari |
| 7 | "Koi Roke Use Aur Ye Kah De" | Amirbai Karnataki | Qamar Jalalabadi |
| 8 | "Mere Naina Hue Bawle Kisi Ke Liya" | Kishore Sahu |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sindoor (1947)". gomolo.com. Gomolo. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ Hanif Zaveri (1 January 2005). Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods. Popular Prakashan. pp. 171–. ISBN 978-81-7991-213-3. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 53–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Sindoor (1947)". citwf. com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ The Illustrated Weekly of India. July 1975. p. 96. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Qamar Jalalabadi's Fvourite songs". qamarjalalabadi.com. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Sindoor (1947)". hindigeetmala.net. Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 17 March 2015.