Do Aankhen Barah Haath

Do Ankhen Barah Haath
Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. Shantaram
Produced by V. Shantaram
Written by G.D. Madgulkar
Starring V. Shantaram
Sandhya
Music by Vasant Desai
Cinematography G. Balkrishna
Edited by Chintamani Borkar
Production
company
Release date
  • 1957 (1957)
Running time
 143 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi

Do Aankhen Barah Haath (lit. Two Eyes, Twelve Hands) is a 1957 Hindi film directed by V. Shantaram, who also starred in the film. It is considered to be one of the classics of Hindi cinema and is based on humanistic psychology. It won a Silver Bear at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and a Golden Globe Award in the category Samuel Goldwyn Award[1]. The film is also remembered for the song "Aye Maalik Tere Bande Hum", sung by Lata Mangeshkar and written by Bharat Vyas.

The film was inspired by the story of an "open prison" experiment: Swatantrapur in the princely state of Aundh near Satara. Now, Swatantrapur is part of Atpadi tehsil in Sangli district of Maharashtra. It was recounted by screenwriter G. D. Madgulkar to V. Shantaram.[2] In 2005, Indiatimes Movies ranked the movie amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films.[3] During filming, V. Shantaram fought with a bull and injured an eye, but his eyesight survived.[4] The film was later remade in 1975 as the Tamil language film Pallandu Vazhga and in 1976 as the Telugu language film Maa Daivam.[5]

Plot

The film portrays a young jail warden Adinath, who rehabilitates six dangerous prisoners released on parole to persons of virtue.

He takes these notorious, often surly murderers and makes them work hard with him on a dilapidated country farm, rehabilitating them through hard work and kind guidance as they eventually produce a great harvest.

The film ends with the death of the warden at the hands of the minions of a corrupt enemy who wants no competition in the profitable market he controls.

This film takes the viewers through several scenes that set a strong moral lesson that through hard work, dedication and concentration a person can accomplish anything. Also, this film explains that if people focus their energy on a worthy cause, success is guaranteed.

Cast

  • V. Shantaram as Adinath, Jail warden
  • Sandhya as Champa
  • Baburao Pendharkar as Superintendent
  • Ulhas as Shanker Passi
  • B.M. Vyas as Jalia Nai
  • Paul Sharma
  • S. K. Singh
  • Gajendra
  • G. Ingawale
  • Chandarkar
  • Tyagraj
  • Asha Devi as Inmate's mother
  • Shankarrao Bhosle
  • Samar
  • Sunil
  • Keshavrao Date

Crew

  • Director : V. Shantaram
  • Producer : V. Shantaram
  • Banner : Rajkamal Kalamandir
  • Story : G. D. Madgulkar
  • Screenplay : G. D. Madgulkar
  • Dialogue : G. D. Madgulkar
  • Cinematographer : G. Balkrishna, Kirtiwan
  • Editor : Chintamani Borkar
  • Art Director : Baburao Jadhav, P. S. Kale
  • Make Up : Baba Vardam
  • Audiographer : A. K. Parmar

Soundtrack

All lyrics written by Bharat Vyas; all music composed by Manna Dey , Vasant Desai.

No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aye Maalik Tere Bande Hum"Vasant DesaiLata Mangeshkar 
2."Ho Umad Ghumad Kar Aayi Re Ghata"Manna DeyLata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey 
3."Main Gaaun Tu Chup Ho Ja"Vasant DesaiLata Mangeshkar 
4."Sainyya Jhoothhon Ka Bada Sartaj Nikala"Vasant DesaiLata Mangeshkar 
5."Tak Tak Dhum Dhum"Vasant DesaiLata Mangeshkar 

Awards

YearCategoryCast/Crew memberStatus
1957Best Feature FilmV. ShantaramWon
Best Feature Film in HindiV. ShantaramWon
1958Silver Bear Extraordinary Prize of the Jury[8]V. ShantaramWon
1959 Samuel Goldwyn Award[10] V. Shantaram Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ "International Award For Indian Film". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926–1995). 1959-03-14. p. 11. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
  2. ↑ Ambarish Mishra (28 Sep 2006). "50 years of a Shantaram classic". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
  3. ↑ 25 Must See Bollywood Films indiatimes.com.
  4. ↑ Classics Revisited – Do Aankhen Barah Haath Rediff.com.
  5. ↑ http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2014-03-23/V-Shantsrsm-silver-screens-shining-focus/89926
  6. ↑ "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
  7. ↑ Awards Internet Movie Database.
  8. ↑ "Berlin Film Festival: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
  9. ↑ http://www.goldenglobes.com/film/two-eyes-twelve-hands
  10. ↑ "International Award For Indian Film". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926–1995). 1959-03-14. p. 11. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
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