Prapanch
1961 Indian film
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Prapanch is a 1961 Indian Marathi- language family drama directed by Madhukar Pathak and produced by Indian National Pictures.[1] The film stars Sulochana, Shrikant Moghe, Seema Deo, Kusum Deshpande, Amar Sheikh in lead roles.[2] At the 9th National Film Awards Prapanch won All India Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film.[3] The film also won Best Feature Film in 1st Maharashtra State Film Awards.[4]
| Prapanch | |
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| Directed by | Madhukar Pathak |
| Screenplay by | G. D. Madgulkar |
| Story by | G. D. Madgulkar |
| Produced by | Govind Ghanekar |
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| Cinematography | K. B. Kamat Ghanekar |
| Edited by | Bhanudas Divekar |
| Music by | Sudhir Phadke |
Production company | Indian National Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
Deva Kumbhar and his wife Paru have six children. They hope that once Paru's brother Shankar finishes his studies, their financial situation will improve. Shankar completes his education, and Deva and Paru begin to believe their dreams are finally within reach. However, Paru’s frequent pregnancies, Deva’s meager earnings, and mounting debt from a moneylender add to their burdens. When the moneylender learns that Shankar plans to start a ceramic factory, he seizes their house, which devastates Deva, leading to his untimely death. Shankar’s engagement to Champa is postponed, as he now bears the responsibility of caring for his elder brother's family. When Shankar falls ill, Paru calls Champa and decides to leave for Mumbai with her children, determined to live with dignity.
Cast
- Sulochana as Paru Kumbhar
- Seema Deo as Champa
- Shrikant Moghe as Shankar Kumbhar
- Amar Sheikh as Deva Kumbhar
- Kusum Deshpande
- Asha Bhende
- Jayant Dharmadhikari
- Prabhakar Mujumdar
- Bapu Salvi
- Baburao Athane
- Balkoba Gokhale
- Shankar Ghanekar
Soundtrack
| Prapanch | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1961 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 17:30 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Label | Saregama |
| Official audio | |
| Manini - Full Album on YouTube | |
All music is composed by Sudhir Phadke.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bail Tuzhe Harnawani" | G. D. Madgulkar | Asha Bhosle | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Aala Vasant Dehi" | G. D. Madgulkar | Asha Bhosale | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Mi Bheek Magnari" | G. D. Madgulkar | Asha Bhosle | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Ivlya Ivlya" | G. D. Madgulkar | Sudhir Phadke | 02:47 |
| 5. | "Pota Purta Pasa Pahijie" | G.D. Madgulkar | Sudhir Phadke | 4:50 |
| 6. | "Vitthala Tu Veda Kumbhar" | G. D. Madgulkar | Sudhir Phadke, Chorus | 1:30 |
| Total length: | 17:30 | |||
Awards
| Award | Ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| National Film Awards | 9th National Film Awards | All India Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film | Indian National Pictures, Madhukar Pathak | Won | [5] |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | 1st Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Feature Film | Indian National Pictures | Won | [6] |
| Best Director | Madhukar Pathak | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Sulochana | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kusum Deshpande | Won | |||
| Best Music Director | Sudhir Phadke | Won | |||
| Best Lyricist | G. D. Madgulkar | Won |