Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
P L Santoshi directs Bharat Bhushan and Madhubala in this musical Qawwali romance that became the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 1960
Introduction
Preface — Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Advertisement
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Showcard
P.L. Santoshi's Barsaat Ki Raat is a celebrated musical romance that intertwines themes of love, religious pluralism, and cultural diversity. The film, starring Bharat Bhushan and Madhubala, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, second only to Mughal-e-Azam. It revolves around the love story of poet Amaan Hyderabadi and Shabnam, set against the backdrop of the monsoon season and interspersed with soulful qawwalis. The film's portrayal of India's communal and cultural diversity is subtle yet powerful. The qawwalis, written by Sahir Ludhianvi, play a central role in weaving together the country's diverse religious traditions. Ludhianvi's lyrics to the song “Na To Caravan Ki Talash Hai” reference figures from various religions seamlessly blending them into the fabric of the songs. This thematic embrace of multiculturalism reflects Hindi cinema's long-standing tradition of integrating various faiths, often through its music.
पीएल संतोषी द्बारा निर्देशित बरसात की रात एक यादगार संगीतमय रोमांस फ़िल्म है जिसके मूलभाव प्रेम, धार्मिक बहुलतावाद और सांस्कृतिक विविधता जैसे मूल्यों से मिलकर बने हैं। भारत भूषण और मधुबाला के अभिनय से सजी यह फ़िल्म सन् 1960 के साल में मुग़ल-ए-आज़म के बाद सबसे ज़्यादा कमाई करने वाली फ़िल्म बन गई। फ़िल्म की कहानी शायर अमान हैदराबादी (भारत भूषण) और शबनम (मधुबाला) के बीच बरसात के मौसम में संवरती, भावपूर्ण कव्वालियों से सजाई जाती प्रेमकथा के इर्द-गिर्द घूमती है। फिल्म में भारत की सांप्रदायिक और सांस्कृतिक विविधता का बारीक़ लेकिन अति प्रभावशाली चित्र खींचा गया है। साहिर लुधियानवी द्वारा लिखी गई फ़िल्म की दमदार कव्वालियाँ इस देश की विविधता से भरी साझा धार्मिक परंपराओं को सिनेमा के पर्दे पर जैसे ज़िन्दा कर देती हैं। लुधियानवी के लिखे अमर गीत “ना तो कारवां की तलाश है” के बोल अलग-अलग धर्म के आदर्शों को एक ही गीत की पंक्तियों में सहजता से जोड़ देते हैं। बहुसंस्कृतिवाद का यह सहज स्वीकार हिन्दी सिनेमा में चली आती उस दीर्घकालीन परम्परा को बखूबी दिखाता है जहाँ अलग-अलग धार्मिक परम्पराओं को अक्सर संगीत के माध्यम से साथ में पिरो दिया जाता है।
Body of Work
Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
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Vishwabharti Films
Cinematographer
M. Rajaram
Director
P.L. Santoshi
Lead Cast
Bharat Bhooshan,
Chandrasekhar,
Madhubala,
Shyama
Lead Cast Rest
Khurshid Bawara,
Mumtaz Begum,
Peace Kanwal,
S.K. Prem,
K.N. Singh,
Balam,
Ratna
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Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Showcard
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Showcard
Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Lobby Card
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Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Showcard
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Showcard
Rajaram, Monohar (Cinematographer), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Santoshi, P.L. (Director), Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
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