Oonche Log (1965 film)

Oonche Log ऊँचे लोग
Directed by	Phani Majumdar
Produced by	Sathyam-Nanjundan
Screenplay by	Phani Majumdar Arjun Dev Rashk (dialogue)
Based on	Major Chandrakant by K. Balachander
Starring	Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Kanhaiya Lal, Deven Verma, Tarun Bose Kumud Tripathi
Music by	Chitragupta Majrooh Sultanpuri (lyrics)
Cinematography	Kamal Ghosh
Edited by	M.V. Rajan
Production company	Chitrakala Studio
Release dates	19 August 1965 (1965-08-19) (India)
Running time	144 min.
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Oonche Log (Hindi: ऊँचे लोग, lit. High Society People) was a 1965 Hindi film directed by Phani Majumdar. It was based on play Major Chandrakant by noted Tamil film director-screenwriter, K. Balachander. The main character roles of this film were played by Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Feroz Khan.^[1] Its lyrics were composed by Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music was given by Chitragupta.

The film was shot at Vauhini Studios, Chennai, was also noted as first big hit of newcomer Feroz Khan, who was noted for his sensitive performance against veterans like Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar.^[2] At the 13th National Film Awards it won the award for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi ^[3]^[4] It was later remade by K. Balachander himself as Major Chandrakanth (1966), starring J. Jayalalitha and Muthuraman.^[5]

Cast

Ashok Kumar as Retd. Major Chandrakant
Raaj Kumar as Inspector Shreekant (Shree)
Feroz Khan as Rajnikant / Rajjo
Kanhaiyalal as Gunichand
Tarun Bose as Mohan Prabhu
Kumud Tripathi as Juman Moradabadi
Radheshyam
K.R. Vijaya as Vimla Prabhu

Soundtrack

Films music was give by Chitragupta and lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

"Jaag Dil-E-Deewana Rut" - Mohd. Rafi
"Hay Re Tere Chanchal Nainva" - Lata Mangeshkar
"Aaja Re Mere Pyar Ki Rahi" - Lata Mangeshkar Mahendra Kapoor

References

↑ "Review: Blast from the past: Oonche Log (1965)". The Hindu. 1 May 2009.
↑ Feroz Khan lived life king size The Times of India. 27 April 2009.
↑ "13th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India.
↑ "13th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals.
↑ Connections IMDb

External links

Oonche Log (1965 film) at the Internet Movie Database

K. Balachander

Directional works

1960s	Neerkumizhi (1965) Naanal (1965) Major Chandrakanth (1966) Bama Vijayam (1967) Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) Ethir Neechal (1968) Thamarai Nenjam (1968) Bale Kodalu (1968) Poova Thalaiya (1969) Sattekalapu Satteya (1969) Iru Kodugal (1969)

1970s	Patham Pasalai (1970) Ethiroli (1970) Navagraham (1970) Kaviyath Thalaivi (1970) Nangu Suvargal (1971) Nootrukku Nooru (1971) Bomma Borusa (1971) Punnagai (1971) Kanna Nalama (1972) Velli Vizha (1972) Arangetram (1973) Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) Naan Avanillai (1974) Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) Aaina (1974) Apoorva Raagangal (1975) Manmadha Leelai (1976) Anthuleni Katha (1976) Moondru Mudichu (1976) Avargal (1977) Pattina Pravesam (1977) Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978) Maro Charitra (1978) Thappida Thala (1978) Thappu Thalangal (1978) Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) Andamaina Anubhavam Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) Nool Veli (1979) Guppedu Manasu (1979)

1980s	Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) Aakali Rajyam (1981) Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu (1981) Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981) Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1981) Thillu Mullu (1981) Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) Thanneer Thanneer (1981) 47 Natkal (1981) 47 Rojulu (1981) Agni Sakshi (1982) Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983) Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) Zara Si Zindagi (1983) Kokilamma (1983) Ek Nai Paheli (1984) Achamillai Achamillai (1984) Eradu Rekhegalu (1984) Kalyana Agathigal (1985) Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) Mugila Mallige (1985) Sundara Swapnagalu (1986) Punnagai Mannan (1986) Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987) Rudraveena (1988) Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

1990s	Oru Veedu Iru Vasal (1990) Azhagan (1991) Vaaname Ellai (1992) Dhilon Ka Rishta (1992) Jathi Malli (1993) Duet (1994) Kalki (1996)

2000s	Paarthale Paravasam (2001) Poi (2006)

Writer only

Dheiva Thaai (1964)
Server Sundaram (1964)
Poojaikku Vandha Malar (1965)
Neela Vanam (1965)
Oonche Log (1965)
Urandhakallu Oesthu Naaru Jackraga (1966)
Suga Dhukalu (1968)
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
Chiranjeevi (1970)
Saamparallaram Babu (1970)
Beekara Nimishangal (1970)
Haar Jeet (1972)
Aaradi Mannita Jenmay (1973)
Jeevitha Rangam (1974)
Bala Brikshanam (1978)
Kazhukan (1979)
Netrikkann (1981)

1954–1960

Mirza Ghalib (1954) Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) No Award (1956) Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) Madhumati (1958) Anari (1959) Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

Certificate of Merit	Jagriti (1954) Shree 420 and Devdas (1955) Basant Bahar (1956) Mother India and Musafir (1957) Lajwanti and Karigar (1958) No Award (1959) Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai and Kanoon (1960)

1961–1980

Dharmputra (1961) Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) Bandini (1963) Dosti (1964) Shaheed (1965) — (1966) Hamraaz (1967) Aashirwad (1968) Satyakam (1969) Anand (1970) — (1971) Maya Darpan (1972) 27 Down (1973) No Award (1974) Nishant (1975) — (1976) Shatranj Ke Khilari (The Chess Players) (1977) Kasturi and Junoon (1978) — (1979) Aakrosh (1980)

Certificate of Merit	Gunga Jumna and Pyaar Ki Pyaas (1961) No Award (1962) Mere Mehboob and Gumrah (1963) Yaadein and Geet Gaya Patharon Ne (1964) Oonche Log and Guide (1965) Discontinued after 1965

1981–2000

2001–present

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