Maryada (1971 film)
| Maryada | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Arabind Sen |
| Produced by | Arabind Sen |
| Written by | Satish Bhatnagar |
| Screenplay by | Suhrid Kar |
| Story by | Suhrid Kar |
| Starring |
Mala Sinha Raaj Kumar Rajesh Khanna Pran |
| Music by | Kalyanji–Anandji |
| Cinematography | N. V. Srinivas |
| Edited by | Shankar Hurde |
Production company |
Lalit Kala Mandir |
| Distributed by | Lalit Kala Mandir |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Maryada (meaning decorum, conduct) is a 1971 Bollywood tragedy film directed by Arabind Sen. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Raaj Kumar and Mala Sinha. This film is counted among the 17 consecutive hit films of Rajesh Khanna between 1969 and 1971, by adding the two-hero films Marayada and Andaz to the 15 consecutive solo hits he gave from 1969 to 1971.[1][2]
Plot
The story of the film revolves around twin girls born in a poor household in a remote village hamlet. Scared with the prospect of raising two girls, the beleaguered parents hand over one girl to their close confidante and friend with a promise that he would rear her as her own. One of the girls, Laxmi, who grows up with her foster father falls in love with Raja Babu (Raaj Kumar), a wealthy estate owner with properties in Bombay and Coorg. However, the match is not approved by Raja Babu's father, Bade Thakur, leading to a prolonged estrangement between the two. Meanwhile, Raja Babu and Laxmi tie the knot in the village temple and are living a happy life when Bade Thakur solicits the service of his nephew, Pran Bahadur (Pran). Pran successfully uses his devious machinations to wean away Raja Bahadur and Laxmi, making them believe that the other is dead.
Meanwhile, Lalitha (Mala Sinha) is spurned by her would-be husband and his family as they are unable to meet their dowry demand due to the ruthless attitude of Bade Bahadur, who refuses to lend a measly amount to his faithful employee. Matters are made worse when a conman and convict, Diwan (Abhi Bhattacharya, in a rare negative appearance) dupes Lalitha. Her father is not able to bear the trauma and succumbs. An enraged Lalitha decides to overcome her poverty by becoming a dancer. Lalitha meets Rajan (Rajesh Khanna), an unemployed youth who has found favour with Raja Bahadur. Raja Bahadur makes Rajan take his place embarking on a search for Laxmi.
From here on the mistaken identities lead to the usual misunderstanding resulting in kidnappings and action. However, the denouement is quite predictable for a film with a happy ending.
Cast
- Mala Sinha as Laxmi / Lalita
- Raaj Kumar as Raja Babu
- Rajesh Khanna as Raja Babu / Rajan Ram Bahadur
- Pran as Pran Bahadur
- Helen as Singer / Dancer (Dil ka lena dena humne..)
- Rajendra Nath
- Bipin Gupta
- Asit Sen Dhondumalas
- Jankidas
- Abhi Bhattacharya as Diwan (Lalita's husband)
- Dulari as Lalita's mom
Songs
The film score is composed by the musical duo Kalyanji–Anandji. The lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zuban Pe Dard Bhari Dastaan Chali Aayi" | Mukesh | |
| 2. | "Mohabbat Ke Suhane Din" | Mohammed Rafi | |
| 3. | "Chupke Se Dil De De" | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar | |
| 4. | "Tu Bhi Aajaa Ke Aa Gai Rut (Duet)" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi | |
| 5. | "Dil Ka Lena Dena Humne" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi | |
| 6. | "Gussaa Itanaa Hasin Hai To Pyaar Kaisaa Hogaa" | Kishore Kumar | |
| 7. | "O Ladki Diwani Suno Ek Kahaani" | Kishore Kumar | |
| 8. | "Tu Bhi Aa Ja Ki Aa Gayi Rut (solo)" | Lata Mangeshkar |
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