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Aasman Mahal (1965) was a poignant family drama film directed by K. A. Abbas, produced under the "Naya Sansar" banner. The story, penned by Abbas, features cinematography by Ramchandra and a script and dialogues by Inder Raj Anand. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor in a highly acclaimed role as an impoverished Nawab, praised for its authenticity. Dilip Raj, the son of P. Jairaj, plays the hero, following his previous role in Shehar Aur Sapna (1963). The film also features Surekha, David, Nana Palsikar, and Anwar Hussain in supporting roles. The plot centers around a Nawab who, despite having lost his wealth, stubbornly clings to the trappings of his former grandeur, continuing to live in a manner befitting his aristocratic past. His son, on the other hand, vehemently opposes this unrealistic lifestyle. Aasman Mahal draws comparisons to works like Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, Lampedusa's The Leopard, and Premchand's Shatranj Ke Khilari—all stories of a decaying aristocracy. Akin to Satyajit Ray's Jalshaghar, the film explores the theme of aging men desperately holding onto a glorious past that they can no longer afford, with their fading heritage symbolized by their deteriorating circumstances. Notably, Aasman Mahal was one of the first films to be "shot on location without sets," earning a place in the Limca Book of Records. Filming took place entirely in Hyderabad, enhancing the film's sense of realism. Prithviraj Kapoor's powerful performance earned him a special honor at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film's music, composed by J. P. Kaushik, includes the introspective and philosophical song Main Aahein Bhar Nahin Sakta, written by Ali Sardar Jafri and Majaz Lakhnawi, and performed by Vijaya Majumdar, Mahendra Kapoor, Geeta Dutt, and Madhukar.
Ramachandra (ii) (Cinematographer), Aasman Mahal, 1965 | Lobby Card
Ramachandra (ii) (Cinematographer), Aasman Mahal, 1965 | Photographic Still
Abbas, Khwaja Ahmad (Producer), Aasman Mahal, 1965 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Aasman Mahal (1965) was a poignant family drama film directed by K. A. Abbas, produced under the "Naya Sansar" banner. The story, penned by Abbas, features cinematography by Ramchandra and a script and dialogues by Inder Raj Anand. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor in a highly acclaimed role as an impoverished Nawab, praised for its authenticity. Dilip Raj, the son of P. Jairaj, plays the hero, following his previous role in Shehar Aur Sapna (1963). The film also features Surekha, David, Nana Palsikar, and Anwar Hussain in supporting roles. The plot centers around a Nawab who, despite having lost his wealth, stubbornly clings to the trappings of his former grandeur, continuing to live in a manner befitting his aristocratic past. His son, on the other...
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"आसमां महल" (1965) एक संवेदनशील पारिवारिक कहानी पर बनी फ़िल्म थी, जिसके निर्देशक ख़्वाजा अहमद अब्बास थे। उन्होंने इसे 'नया संसार' के बैनर तले बनाया था। अब्बास अपने समाजवादी रुझान वाले यथार्थवादी लेखन के लिए जाने जाते थे और राज कपूर की आवारा (1951), श्री 420 (1955) और मेरा नाम जोकर (1970) के लेखक रहे। खुद अब्बास की लिखी कहानी पर बनी आसमां महल की पटकथा और संवाद इंदर राज आनंद ने लिखे थे। फ़िल्म में सिनेमैटोग्राफ़ी रामचंद्र की थी। फ़िल्म में पृथ्वीराज कपूर ने जिस निपुणता के साथ एक मुफ़लिसी में घिरे नवाब की भूमिका निभाई, उसे बहुत प्रशंसा मिली। उनके किरदार की सच्चाई और प्रामाणिकता को खूब सराहा गया। फ़िल्म में प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता पी. जयराज के बेटे दिलीप राज नायक की भूमिका में थे। इससे पहले वे अब्बास की ही शहर और सपना (1963) में नज़र आए थे। उनके साथ फ़िल्म में सुरेखा, डेविड, नाना पालसिकर और अनवर हुसैन जैसे कलाकार सहायक भूमिकाओं में थे। आसमां महल की कहानी एक ऐसे नवाब के इर्द-गिर्द घूमती है जिसने अपनी तमाम जायदाद खो दी है, फिर भी वो अपने बीत चुके वैभवशाली दिनों को छोड़ने के लिए तैयार नहीं है। कुछ भी करके वो अपनी पुरानी शान-ओ-शौक़त वाली ज़िन्दगी को बनाए रखना चाहता है। दूसरी ओर उसका बेटा है, जो इस...
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Ramachandra (ii) (Cinematographer), Aasman Mahal, 1965 | Lobby Card
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