Do Raaste (1969)

Do Raaste (1969)
Do Raaste (1969)

Raj Khosla's beloved family drama starring Rajesh Khanna explores joint family duties and responsibilities with a memorable Lakshmikant-Pyarelal score

Introduction

Preface — Do Raaste (1969)

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Do Raaste, directed by Raj Khosla, is a deeply moving family drama that explores deep-seated Indian sensibilities and familial responsibilities. The film, based on Marathi author Chandrakant Kakodkar's novel titled Nilambari, depicts Nabendu (Balraj Sahni) as a dutiful son tasked with caring for his step-siblings after his father's deathbed vow. The narrative centres on Nabendu's struggle to maintain family unity amid growing tensions, particularly when his stepbrother, played by Prem Chopra, returns from abroad and marries a woman of his choice, defying traditional norms. The film touches upon key themes such as the sanctity of the joint family, the paramount respect for elders, and the moral duty to uphold familial obligations. These themes resonate with the Indian psyche, emphasising the importance of relationships that transcend mere blood ties. Do Raaste is notable for its memorable soundtrack composed by Lakshmikant-Pyarelal with...

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दो रास्ते के निर्देशक राज खोसला हैं। यह एक बेहद मार्मिक पारिवारिक ड्रामा फ़िल्म है जिसकी कहानी पारम्परिक भारतीय समाज में परिवार संस्था से जुड़े मूल्यों और पारिवारिक जिम्मेदारियों के महत्व को दिखाती है। मराठी लेखक चंद्रकांत काकोडकर के उपन्यास 'नीलांबरी' पर आधारित फ़िल्म की कहानी में नबेंदु (बलराज साहनी) एक कर्तव्यनिष्ठ बेटे की भूमिका में है, मृत्युशैय्या पर लेटे पिता जिसके सर पर अपने सौतेले भाई-बहनों की देखभाल करने का ज़िम्मा सौंप जाते हैं। परिवार में बढ़ते तनावों के बीच नबेंदु सबके बीच प्रेम और एकता बनाए रखने का भरपूर प्रयास करता है, लेकिन आपसी संबंधों की नैय्या तब डोलने लगती है जब विदेश से पढ़कर लौटा उसका सौतेला छोटा भाई (प्रेम चोपड़ा) परम्पराओं की अवहेलना करते हुए अपनी पसंद की लड़की से शादी कर लेता है। फ़िल्म संयुक्त परिवार की पवित्रता, बड़ों का सम्मान और परिवार की ज़िम्मेदारियों को सबसे ऊपर रखने जैसे नैतिक मूल्यों को दिखाती है। ये मूल्य भारतीय जनमानस के मन को भले लगते हैं, जहाँ रिश्तों की डोर सिर्फ़ रक्त संबंधों तक सीमित नहीं, उससे कहीं आगे जाती है। दो रास्ते में संगीत दिया है लक्ष्मीकांत-प्यारेलाल की सदाबहार जोड़ी ने और इसके गीत लिखे हैं आनंद बक्शी ने। इस फ़िल्म ने हिन्दी सिनेमा को उसके कुछ सबसे बेहतरीन और सफलतम गाने दिये, जिनमें 'बिंदिया चमकेगी',...

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Body of Work

Do Raaste (1969)

Art Director

Samel

Assistant Directors

Viren Bole

Banner

Raj Khosla Films

Choreographer

Suresh Bhatt

Cinematographer

V.Gopi Krishna

Dialogue Writer

Akhtar Romani

Director

Raj Khosla

Editing

Waman B. Bhosle

Executive Producer

Lekhraj Khosla

Lead Cast

Prem Chopra,

Rajesh Khanna,

Balraj Sahni,

Mumtaz

Lead Cast Rest

Shah Aaga,

Kumud Bole,

Mohan Choti,

Uma Datt,

Ravi Kaant,

Krishna Kant,

Kamini Kaushal,

Jr. Mahmood,

Leela Mishra,

Asit Sen,

Anand Tiwari,

Bindu,

Birbal,

Guddi,

Jayant,

Randheer,

Veena

Lyricist

Anand Bakshi

Music Director

Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar,

Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma

Producer

Raj Khosla

Publicity Designer

Ajanta Art

Screenplay Writer

G.R. Kamath

Script Writer

Chandrakant Kakodkar

Still Photographer

Pradeep Chandra

Story Writer

Chandrakant Kakodkar

Research Centre

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Lobby Card

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Khosla, Raj (Producer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Full Sheet Poster

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

Krishna, V.Gopi (Cinematographer), Do Raaste, 1969 | Photographic Still

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