Bandhan (transl. Bond) is a 1956 black and white Indian Hindi-language film[1] starring Meena Kumari, Pradeep Kumar and Motilal in lead roles. The film was directed by Hemchandra Chunder.[2]

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Bandhan
Directed by	Hemchandra Chunder
Written by	Benoy Chatterjee
Produced by	Sircar Productions
Starring	Meena Kumari Pradeep Kumar Motilal
Cinematography	Sudhin Mazumdar
Edited by	Kali Raha
Music by	Hemant Kumar
Release date	May 25, 1956 (1956-05-25)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Plot

In order to get their share of inheritence, Bani's parents have to get her married before she turns eighteen, to a suitable Brahmin boy, as per her grandfather's condition. Belonging to a rich and affluent family, she's married off to a poor but good-hearted preacher Amarnath. Will Bani accept her fate? All this and much more is to be expected from this family drama.

Cast

• Meena Kumari as Bani
• Pradeep Kumar as Amarnath
• Motilal[2] as Binod
• Asit Sen as Vijay
• Achala Sachdev as Rama
• Nana Palsikar as Acharya ji
• Shashikala as Shanta
• David
• Minoo Mumtaz
• Leela Mishra

Accolades

• 1957: The film received an All India Certificate of Merit at 4th National Film Awards by the then President of India.[3]

Soundtrack

The film had seven songs in it. The music of the film was composed by Hemant Kumar. Rajendra Krishan wrote the lyrics.[4]

1. "Dhool Mein Jaise" - Hemant Kumar
2. "Brindavan Ki Kunj Gali" - Lata Mangeshkar
3. "Jo Milna Hai Bhagwan Se" - Hemant Kumar
4. "Mere Devta Mujhko Dena Sahara" - Lata Mangeshkar
5. "Jaise Paani Chhupa Ghata Mein" - Hemant Kumar
6. "Hasino Ke Aankho Ke Dore Gulabi" - Asha Bhosle
7. "Dulah Ram Siya Dulhari" - Bela Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar

References