Kismet Ka Khel
| Kismet Ka Khel | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Kishore Sahu |
| Produced by | Kishore Sahu |
| Starring |
Vyjayantimala Sunil Dutt Begum Para Jagdeep |
| Music by | Shankar Jaikishan |
| Cinematography | K. H. Kapadia |
| Edited by | Kantilal B. Shukla |
Production company |
Sahu Films Ltd. |
Release dates | 1956 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Kismet Ka Khel (Fate's Game) is a 1956 Hindi social crime drama film, produced and directed by Kishore Sahu.[1][2] Made under "Sahu Films Ltd.", the story and screenplay were by Kishore Sahu, with dialogue by Ramesh Gupta. The music was composed by Shankar Jaikishan, while the lyricists were Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri.[3] The main actress was Vyjayantimala,[4] while Sunil Dutt played the hero, with his acting being commended in the film.[5] The ensemble cast included Begum Para, Yashodhara Katju, Mukri, Kamaljeet, Jagdeep, Bhudo Advani, Tun Tun and Moni Chatterjee.[6]
On the run from the police for a murder he has not committed, Pratap meets a slum-dwelling girl Anokhi, and her motley group of friends. According to the Thought journal, there was nohing new in the thematic approach to the story.[7]
Plot
Pratap (Sunil Dutt) is accused of murdering the wealthy Seth Maganbhai Mehta. As a fugitive on the run, he meets Anokhi (Vyjayantimala) and her assorted group who make their living by any means, begging, stealing, or deceit. At first, Pratap is derisive of Anokhi and her friends. He soon realises the camaraderie they share and their inherent goodness. He slowly wins them over and changes their erring ways. Anokhi and her friends then help Pratap find the real murderer.
Cast
- Vyjayantimala as Anokhi
- Sunil Dutt as Pratap
- Begum Para
- Yashodhra Katju
- Kanchanmala
- Mukri
- Kamaljeet
- Jagdeep
- Bhudo Advani
- Umadevi (Tun Tun)
- Moni Chatterjee
Crew
The crew consisted of:[2]
- Producer: Kishore Sahu
- Director: Kishore Sahu
- Production Company: Sahu Films Ltd.
- Music: Shankar Jaikishan
- Lyricists: Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri
- DOP: K. H. Kapadia
- Editing: Kantilal B. Shukla
- Art direction: V. Jadhavrao
- Settings: John Miranda
- Assistant director: Vijay Sahu, Bir Virdi
- Make-up: J. K. Jain
- Audiographer: Kale
Soundtrack
Shankar Jaikishan were the music directors and the lyrics were written by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. The playback singing was given by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle and Manna Dey.[8]
Songlist
| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arz Hai Aap Se | Lata Mangeshkar | Shailendra |
| 2 | Kismat Ka Khel Hai Janaabe Aali | Lata Mangeshkar | Shailendra |
| 3 | Na Bure Na Bhale Hum Garib Gham Ke Pale | Lata Mangeshkar | Shailendra |
| 4 | Tu Maane Ya Na Maane Balam Anjaane | Lata Mangeshkar | Shailendra |
| 5 | Ae Zamin Ae Aasman Itna Bata | Lata Mangeshkar | Hasrat Jaipuri |
| 6 | Chalo Le Chaloon Main Taron Mein | Asha Bhosle | Shailendra |
| 7 | Keh Do Ji Keh Do | Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey | Hasrat Jaipuri |
References
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. pp. 1993–. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- 1 2 "Kismet Ka Khel-cast and crew". gomolo.com. Gomolo. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ "Kismet Ka Khel". hindigeetmala.net. Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Vyjayantimala Bali. Bonding... A Memoir. Stellar Publishers. pp. 331–. ISBN 978-93-82035-01-5. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Span. 34-35. 1993. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ "Kismet Ka Khel". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Thought. Siddharta Publications. 1956. p. 161. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ "Kismet Ka Khel". myswar.com. MySwar. Retrieved 12 March 2015.