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Bhangra (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Bhangra' is a 1959 Punjabi romance, comedy and drama film directed by Jugal Kishore, starring Sunder, Nishi and Manju in lead roles.
Synopsis
Sunder, the son of moneylender Kaude Shah, goes to a poor farmer, Bulaki, in the village of Rangpur to get money owed, but falls in love with his daughter Banto. A suspended 'Munshi' (Cashier/Assistant of a money-lender) of Kaude Shah, Mehnga Mall, also tries to get Banto; he steals Kaude Shah's jewellery and reaches Rangpur. He gives the jewellery to Sunder for staying away from him and Banto. Sunder gives the jewellery to Bulaki to pay back his debt and so did the unconscious Bulaki. The truth comes out and Bulaki is charged for stealing jewellery. He explains that the jewellery was given to him by Sunder and so Sunder is arrested. Finally, Mehnga Mall confesses and Bulaki and Sunder go free. After a little protest Sunder's father, Kaude Shah, agrees to Sunder and Banto's marriage.
Music
Noted music director Hansraj Behl composed the music and Verma Malik wrote the lyrics for the film. Mohammad Rafi and Shamshad Begum are the lead playback singers. The music and film songs were big hits.
Track list
*"Rabb Na Kare"*"Batti Bal Ke"
*"Chitte Dand Hasno Nahio Rehnde"
*"Jatt Kurhian Ton Darda Maara" (Bolian)
*"Ambiaan De Booteaan Te"
*"Been Na Wajaeen Mundia"
*"Mull Wikda Sajjan Mil Jaave"
References
Category:Punjabi-language Indian films
Category:1959 films
Category:Films set in Punjab, India
Category:1950s Punjabi-language films
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