Do Ustad (1959)
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| Directed by | Tara Harish |
| Produced by | Sheikh Mukhtar |
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| Cinematography | G. Vasant |
| Edited by | S.K. Prabhakar |
| Distributed by | Talwar Films |
Release dates | 1959 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Do Ustad is a Hindi film, made in 1959 directed by Tara Harish with Raj Kapoor and Madhubala in the lead roles.[1]
Plot
The film begins with a criminal Jagannath (Sheikh Mukhtar) being convicted in court offence. He has no lawyer to defend him so the judge asks him if he has anything to say on his behalf. He refuses to say anything, but his younger brother Rajan (Raj Kapoor) asks him to say something otherwise he would break his vow. Jagannath then starts narrating his story and the film goes into flashback. Jagannath and Rajan are two brother who have lost their parents and work for Seth for a living. One day the Seth finds an excuse and kicks them out. To make their ends meet, the younger brother decided to become a thief, though the elder brother is a forthright, idealistic man who refuses to follow his brother. One day a guy asks them to get him some out of the railway go down against which he would pay them money. When Rajan goes to the go down, he is caught by the police and the two brothers are separated. The elder brother also decides to enter the big bad world of crime. After this Jagannath is shown to be a seasoned criminal who has made a fortune by robbing places and he leads a team now. He leads a dual life as his wife is totally unaware of her husband's profession.Jagannath steals a valuable necklace worth 12 Lakhs and the police want to catch the thief. Rajan is released from jail at the same time and he helps the police to track the thief. The first time the two brothers meet is when Rajan tries to pick the pocket of Jagannath after coming out of jail through the two of them are unaware of each other’s identity.Rajan sees a girl Madhu (Madhubala) and tries to impress her impersonating as Raj Kapoor for a while. Madhu's wicked uncle wants to get hold of all her property and wants to get her married off, knowing which Madhu runs away from home. She lands at the place where Rajan and Jagannath stay and all want to get hold of her as her uncle has announced a reward for anyone who might bring her home. Rajan gets hold of Madhu and lands her over to tell Jagannath who pays him rs 10000. She manages to free from Jagannath's den ends lands up at his house while fleeing. When she tells Jagannath wife the real identity of her husband. She refuses to believe her so she hatches a plan instead. She leads herselh to Jagannath without his men having realised who they had taken to their boss. When both Jagannath and his wife meet, they are equally shocked and his wife leaves him and decides to go away. She tries to commit suicide, but is saved by Rajan Rajan looks after her and becomes a motor mechanic, a changed man. Jagannath's wife who was pregnant gives birth to a boy. Madhu gets a false impression that Rajan's wife is pregnant and so she decides to see all her with him. She concentrates on her career end becomes a famous dances. One day when Madhu is travelling in a car, her uncle chases her in a car and Madhu's car hits Raja, son of Jagannath. Madhu takes Raja away for treatment. When Rajan comes to take Raja back Madhu comes to know the truth and things become normal between both of them. Meanwhile a party is organised by Jagannath in the honour of a well to do person from a place, who is actually Rajan in disguise. The police are there and arrest Jaganath, Rajan and Ramlal Sharma (Madhu's uncle). All of them are released except Jagannath, who is imprisoned. Jagannath is freed from jail as he desparetly wants to see his son, but in the process gets shot by the police while coming across them. An injured Jagannath lands up at a place near to where Rajan stays with Jagannath’s wife and son. He comes across Raja who looks after and lends to his injury. They spend some time together and develop a bond. Ramlal Sharma appears there and there is a scuffle between Jagannath and Ramlal in which Ramlal gets shots. The police also appear soon after and chases. Jagannath to a tall building under construction where Jagannath climbs to the top with Raja still in his possession. Rajan tells him that Raja is Jagannath's son and asks him to come down, but in vain. Jagannath, only believes Rajan when he sees his wife. Jagannath surrenders to the police and asks Rajan never to tell Raja his father’s name. Then one comes to the present scene in the court where Jagannath is convicted in court and before he goes to jail. Rajan asks Raja to call Jagannath, "Baba" (father) once as he has been told that Jagannath is yet to find his son. Jaganath goes to jail and the film ends.[2]
Cast
| Artist | Character Name |
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| Raj Kapoor | Raj Kumar / Raju / Rajan |
| Madhubala | Madhu Sharma |
| Sulochana Latkar | Jaggannath's Wife |
| Daisy Irani | Raja |
| Sheikh Mukhtar | Jagannath |
| Uma Dutt | Roshanlal Sharma |
| Randhir Kapoor | Young Jaggannath |
Music
| Song | Artists |
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| Tere Dil Ka Makaan Saiyan | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| Tu Ladki Main Ladka.... | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| Aaya Tum Par Dil Aaya | Asha Bhosle |
| Nazron Ke Tir Mare Kas Kas | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| Rik Rik Tik Tik | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| Ruk Ruk Kahan Chali | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| To Bolo Kya Karo Ge | Shamshad Begum, Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| Worli Naka Duniya Dhamaka | Mohammed Rafi |
External links
References
- ↑ "Do Ustaad". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Do Ustad (1959) Movie Synopsis | Story Outline and Summary Of Do Ustad hindi Movie On". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Do Ustaad (1959) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers". Bollywood Hungama. 1959-01-01. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Do Ustad songs - Do Ustad 1959 Music Album - Do Ustad Movie Soundtrack". Ww.smashits.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- ↑ "Do Ustad songs - Do Ustad 1959 Music Album - Do Ustad Movie Soundtrack". Ww.fullsongs.net. Retrieved 2013-01-13.