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Resham Ki Dori
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Wikipedia article
'Resham Ki Dori' is a 1974 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra and Saira Banu.
Plot & Reviews
Ajit and Rajjo become orphans. Ajit, as
the older brother takes care of his
younger sister, at great personal
sacrifice.
When he tries to save his sister from
sexual assault, death occurs.
Ajit, and his little sister are separated
by powers that neither he or she
understand. Resham ki dori - is the
thread that brings them back together.
This is a story of three generations of
arrogance of wealth. It is also a story of
great wealth, dishonest managers,
anger, arrogance in semi- feudal India.
In a social context, it is a story of the
death of the textile industry in Parel,
Lower Parel in Bombay. It is a story of
the exploitation of labour. Some scenes
of labour poverty is gut wrenching.
It is a vision of a person who could
reverse the process of attrition in the
textile industry, if only till the textile
mill was set on fire for insurance.
It is a great movie to watch, if you are
looking out for the social context.
Dialogues are predictable, mostly
studio shot, editing is a bit loose but
overall, a slightly differently managed
film than the usual movies of the time.
1980's.
Excellent storyline, and some superb
acting.
Cast
* Dharmendra as Ajit Singh
* Saira Banu as Anupama
* Kumud Chuggani as Rajjo
* Sujit Kumar as Dinesh
* Ramesh Deo as Police Inspector Ranbir
* Rajendernath as Banke Biharilal
* Rajan Haksar as Mastan
* Suresh as Mill owners Dharmendras Boss
* Sajjan as Vishal
* Meena T. as Sheela
* Sapru as Anupama's Grandfather
* Shivraj as Bade Babu
* Janki Das as Baby's Guardian
* Bhagwan Sinha as Bihari
* Keshav Rana as Jailer
* Sachin as Young Ajit
* Madhu
* Ajit Singh Deol as Shar Singh
* Leela Mishra as Bade Babu's Wife (uncredited)
* Murad as The Judge (uncredited)
* Chand Usmani as Shanti (uncredited)
* Jayshree T. as Dancer in song "Sona Hai Chandi Hai"
Soundtrack
Music composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics by Indiwar, Gopaldas Neeraj & Hasrat Jaipuri.
Trivia
This film was to star Rajesh Khanna and Saira Banu in the lead, but Khanna had date issues so asked director to take some one else. Then director replaced Khanna with Dharmendra.
Awards
; 22nd Filmfare Awards
'Nominated'
* Best Actor Dharmendra
* Best Supporting Actress Jayshree T.
* Best Music Director ShankarJaikishan
* Best Lyricist Indeevar for "Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalai"
* Best Female Playback Singer Suman Kalyanpur for "Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalai"
References
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