Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
Shakti Samanta directs Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore in this romantic blockbuster set against the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir
Introduction
Preface — Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Suresh, Manohar (Designer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Half Sheet Poster
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Directed by Shakti Samanta, Kashmir Ki Kali is a romantic musical that blends love and scenic beauty. The story follows Rajiv (Shammi Kapoor), a wealthy young man who escapes to Kashmir to avoid an arranged marriage. There, he falls in love with Champa (Sharmila Tagore), a simple, flower-selling village girl. The plot thickens when Rajiv discovers secrets about Champa's lineage, resulting in class and family conflicts that challenge their union. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kashmir, the film subtly reflects Nehruvian socialist ideals of equality and universal brotherhood. Samanta explores issues like women's emancipation and class disparity within a broader framework of romance and entertainment. The famous song “Taarif Karoon Kya Uski,” shot on the tranquil waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, stands as one of the most iconic sequences in Hindi cinema, showcasing the breathtaking landscape...
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शक्ति सामंत द्वारा निर्देशित कश्मीर की कली ऐसी संगीतमय प्रेम कहानी है जो रोमांस के साथ प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के मेल से रची गई है। फ़िल्म की कहानी बेपरवाह नायक राजीव (शम्मी कपूर) के किरदार के साथ आगे बढ़ती है। राजीव एक अमीर युवक है जो परिवार द्वारा तय की गई शादी से अपनी जान बचाने के लिए कश्मीर भाग जाता है। वहाँ उसकी मुलाकात गाँव की सादा सी, फूल बेचनेवाली खूबसूरत लड़की चम्पा (शर्मिला टैगोर) से होती है। राजीव को उससे प्यार हो जाता है। ये कहानी तब दिलचस्प मोड़ लेती है जब राजीव को चम्पा के असल खानदान के बारे में पता चलता है और उससे पैदा हुई वर्गीय और पारिवारिक अदावतें उनके मिलन की राह में खड़ी हो जाती हैं। कश्मीर की सुरम्य पृष्ठभूमि पर बुनी गई कश्मीर की कली की कहानी समानता और सार्वभौम भाईचारे के नेहरूवियन समाजवादी आदर्शों को बड़ी बारीक़ी से अपनी कथा में पिरोती है। सामंत रोमांस और मनोरंजन से बुने फ़िल्म के कथानक के भीतर स्त्री मुक्ति और आर्थिक गैरबराबरी जैसे मुद्दों को भी बखूबी उठाते हैं। कश्मीर के लुभावने परिवेश को सिनेमा के पर्दे पर ज़िन्दा करनेवाला, श्रीनगर की डल झील के शांत पानी पर फ़िल्माया गया मोहम्मद रफ़ी का गाया प्रसिद्ध गीत “तारीफ करूँ क्या उसकी” हिन्दी सिनेमा के सबसे नयनाभिराम...
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Body of Work
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
Art Director
Shanti Das
Assistant Directors
Kapil Dev,
Suresh Kapoor,
Mohan Berodia
Banner
Shakti Films
Cinematographer
V.N. Reddy
Dialogue Writer
Ramesh Pant
Director
Shakti Samanta
Editing
Dharamvir
Lead Cast
Anoop Kumar,
Sharmila Tagore,
Pran,
Shammi Kapoor
Lead Cast Rest
Padma Devi,
Nazir Husain,
Madan Puri,
Bir Sakhuja,
Tun Tun,
Dhumal,
Mridula,
Sunder
Lyricist
S.H. Bihari
Music Director
O.P. Nayyar
Poster Designer
D.R. Bhosle,
Pamart
Presented by Institution
Shakti Films
Producer
Shakti Samanta
Screenplay Writer
Ranjan Bose
Still Photographer
Highlito
Story Writer
Ranjan Bose
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Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Full Sheet Poster
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Full Sheet Poster
Suresh, Manohar (Designer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Half Sheet Poster
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Irani, Vijaya (Interviewer). Retirement? Never thought about it. I Know I shall be in demand till I go on acting'. In Sunday. 01 July 1973 | Conversation | 00802276
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Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Lobby Card
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Full Sheet Poster
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Full Sheet Poster
Suresh, Manohar (Designer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Half Sheet Poster
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Samanta, Shakti (Producer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
Reddy, V.N. (Cinematographer), Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964 | Photographic Still
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