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Dahej (1950)

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Dahej (1950)

Dahej 1950

Dahej (1950)

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A 1950 social drama condemning the practice of dowry and its destructive impact on women and families in post-independence Indian society

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Shantaram, V. (Producer), Dahej, 1950 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Shantaram, V. (Producer), Dahej, 1950 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Dahej (1950) is a poignant Hindi social family drama directed by the legendary V. Shantaram and produced under the banner of Rajkamal Kalamandir. The film's compelling cinematography was helmed by V. Avadhoot. Anchored by a powerful ensemble cast including Prithviraj Kapoor, Karan Dewan, Jayshree, Ulhas, Mumtaz Begum, Keshavrao Date, and Lalita Pawar, Dahej delves deep into the devastating impact of the dowry system. Set against the cultural backdrop of Lucknow, the narrative follows the harrowing journey of a young bride who endures relentless suffering and humiliation for failing to bring a dowry. Her tragic fate—a heart-wrenching sacrifice—serves as a powerful critique of this regressive practice. The film struck a chord with audiences, particularly those inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, who was a fierce opponent of the dowry system. Gandhi condemned it as a dehumanising tradition rooted...

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दहेज (1950) एक गंभीर सामाजिक समस्या को उठाने वाली मार्मिक फ़िल्म है, जिसके निर्देशक प्रसिद्ध फ़िल्मकार व्ही. शांताराम थे। इस फ़िल्म का निर्माण उस दौर के नामी स्टूडियो 'राजकमल कलामंदिर' के बैनर तले हुआ था। फ़िल्म में सिनेमैटोग्राफ़ी ज़िम्मेदारी वी. अवधूत ने संभाली थी और इसकी बहुत तारीफ़ हुई। दहेज फ़िल्म पृथ्वीराज कपूर, करण दीवान, जयश्री, उल्हास, मुमताज़ बेग़म, केशवराव दाते और ललिता पवार जैसे सशक्त कलाकारों के अभिनय से सजी है। यह फ़िल्म भारतीय समाज में गहराई तक पैठी दहेज की कुप्रथा के विनाशक प्रभावों का मार्मिक चित्रण करती है। लखनऊ की सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि को आधार बनाते हुए इस फ़िल्म की कहानी शादी में दहेज न ला पाने के कारण एक नवविवाहिता स्त्री के अपने ही ससुराल में होते उत्पीड़न और अपमान को दिखाती है। फ़िल्म के आखिर में इस कुप्रथा की बलिवेदी पर नायिका का करुण बलिदान इस प्रतिगामी परम्परा की तीव्र आलोचना बन जाता है। दहेज की मार्मिक कथा ने दर्शकों के दिलों को छू लिया। ख़ासकर महात्मा गांधी के विचारों से प्रेरित लोग इस फ़िल्म से बहुत प्रभावित हुए। खुद महात्मा गांधी ने दहेज प्रथा की तीखी आलोचना करते हुए इसे जाति प्रथा से निकली एक अमानवीय व्यवस्था कहा था। उनका मानना था कि दहेज प्रथा स्त्री का वस्तुकरण करती है और समाज के कल्याण के लिए इसका...

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Dahej (1950)

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Rajkamal Kalamandir

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V. Avadhoot

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V. Shantaram

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Karan Deewan,

Lalita Pawar,

Jaishree,

Prithviraj Kapoor

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Mumtaz Begum,

K. Date,

Indra Mumtaz,

Lata Rao,

Shanta Rin,

Munnas,

Ulhas

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V. Shantaram

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