Aasra (lit. 'Shelter') is a 1966 Hindi movie produced by Madan Mohla and directed by Satyen Bose.[1][2] The film stars Biswajeet, Mala Sinha, Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy and Jagdeep.[1][3] The film's music is by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.[1] The movie is loosely based on the 1961 Bengali movie Madhyarater Tara.[4]
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Directed by | Satyen Bose |
Starring | Biswajeet Mala Sinha |
Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
Release date | 1966 |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Amar Kumar is an eligible bachelor and his parents are looking to match him up. Amar meets Roopa but is more attracted her cousin, Shobha. The girl is treated as a house servant in Roopa's household. When Amar's feelings become public, Roopa beats Shobha. Frightened, she keeps away from Amar. The man travels abroad for several months; again Shobha is beaten. She escapes from the abusive household and is taken in by Amar's parents. There is a twist, though, she is pregnant and the identity of the father is unclear.[2]
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
# | Song | Singer |
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1 | "Daiya Ri Daiya Yashoda Maiya" | Lata Mangeshkar |
2 | "Neend Kabhi Rehti Thi Aankhon Mein" | Lata Mangeshkar |
3 | "Tum Kaun Ho, Batao Tumhara Naam Hai Kya" | Lata Mangeshkar |
4 | "Sajna Kidhar Saari Ratiyan" | Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar |
5 | "Shokhiyan Nazar Mein Hai" | Mohammed Rafi |
6 | "Mere Soone Jeevan Ka Aasra Hai Tu" | Asha Bhosle |
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