Jeene Ki Raah
| Jeene Ki Raah (1969) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | L. V. Prasad |
| Produced by | L. V. Prasad |
| Written by |
Mukhram Sharma (dialogues) Anand Bakshi (lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | L. V. Prasad |
| Story by | L. V. Prasad |
| Based on | Bratuku Theruvu (1953) |
| Starring |
Jeetendra Tanuja Sanjeev Kumar |
| Music by | Laxmikant Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | Dwarka Divecha |
| Edited by | Shivaji Avdhut |
Production company |
Prasad Productions Pvt Ltd |
Release dates |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Jeene Ki Raah (English: Way of Life) is a 1969 Hindi, drama film, produced and directed L. V. Prasad Prasad Productions Pvt Ltd banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Tanuja, Sanjeev Kumar in the lead roles and music is composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is remake of Telugu Movie Bratuku Theruvu (1953), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri which was again remade in Telugu as Bharya Biddalu (1971), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayalalitha in pivotal roles.
Plot
Desperate to earn money to support his extended family, Mohan becomes entangled in a web of deceit when he tells a lie in order to obtain a secretarial job in the city with the wealthy Mr Rai. He says he isn't married, but he is. Mr Rai has a daughter with a heart condition. In the beginning, of the film she uses a wheelchair, but Mohan has more than a mild therapeutic effect on her. She is soon up and running - running after him. Meanwhile, back in the village, the money he has been sending home is being filched by his greedy sister. Soon, mother, wife and a flock of children come looking for him and Mohan finds himself leading a double life in an increasingly desperate effort to avoid all parties learning the truth.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Mohan
- Tanuja as Radha
- Sanjeev Kumar as Dr. Manohar
- Anjali Kadam as Shobha
- Manmohan Krishna as Kamalrai Mansukhlal
- Durga Khote as Janki
- Jagdeep as Sunder
- Bela Bose as Durga
- Roopesh Kumar as Rasdas
- Karan Dewan as Doctor
- Ram Mohan as Ranjan
- Sudhir Kumar as Manohar's Brother
- Meena T. as Sudha
- C.S. Dubey as Raghunandan's dad
- Viju Khote as Raghunandan
- Moolchand
- Raj Rani
Soundtrack
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ek Banjara Gaaye" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 2 | "Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar (II)" | Mohammed Rafi, Bhupinder Singh |
| 3 | "Aa Mere Humjoli Aa" | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 5 | "Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar (Slow)" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 6 | "Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage (Revival)" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 7 | "Ek Banjara Gaaye" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 8 | "Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar (With Jhankar Beats)" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 9 | "Aa Mere Humjoli Aa (Revival)" | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 10 | "Chanda Ko Dhundne" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, Hemlata |
Awards
- Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Laxmikant Pyarelal
- Filmfare Best Female Playback Award – Lata Mangeshkar for the song "Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne"
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