The five highest-grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1955
1.Shree 420
Shree 420 is a 1955 Hindi film, directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, and starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis. The number 420 refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes the punishment for the offence of cheating; hence, "Mr. 420" is a derogatory term for a cheat. The film centers on Raj, a poor but educated orphan who comes to Bombay with dreams of success. Kapoor's character is influenced by Charlie Chaplin's "little tramp", much like Kapoor's character in his 1951 Awaara. The music was composed by the team of Shankar Jaikishan, and the lyrics were penned by Shailendra.
Shree 420 was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1955, and the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" ("My Shoes are Japanese"), sung by Mukesh, became popular and a patriotic symbol of the newly independent India.
Plot
A country boy, Raj (Raj Kapoor), from Allahabad, travels to the big city, Bombay, by walking, to earn a living. He falls in love with the poor but virtuous Vidya (Nargis), but is soon seduced by the riches of a freewheeling and unethical lifestyle presented to him by an unscrupulous and dishonest businessman, Seth Sonachand Dharmanand (Nemo) and the sultry temptress Maya (Nadira). He eventually becomes a confidence trickster, or "420," who even cheats in card gambling. Vidya tries hard to make Raj a good man, but fails.
Meanwhile, Sonachand comes up with a Ponzi scheme to exploit poor people, whereby he promises permanent homes to them at just Rs. 100. The scheme pays off, as people start hoarding money for a home, even at the cost of other important things. Vidya's contempt for Raj increases even more. Raj becomes wealthy, but soon realizes that he paid a very high price for it. When Raj discovers that Sonachand has no plans to fulfill his promises, he decides to make wrongs right.
Raj takes all the bond papers of the people's homes and tries to flee Sonachand's home, only to be caught by Sonachand and his cronies. In a scuffle that occurs, Sonachand shoots Raj and he falls unconscious. When people hear the shooting, they come and see Raj nearly dead. Sonachand tells police that Raj was trying to flee after stealing money from his safe, hence Sonachand shot him.
Upon this, the "dead" Raj springs back to life, and using pure logic, proves Sonachand's guilt. Sonachand and his partners are arrested, while Vidya happily forgives Raj. The film ends with Raj saying "Yeh 420 nahin, shree 420 hain" ("These are not simply con men, they are respectable con men").
Cast
Nargis as Vidya,Raj Kapoor as Ranbir Raj.Lalita Pawar as Ganga Mai,Nadira as Maya,Nemo as Seth Sonachand Dharmanand,Iftekhar as Police Inspector (cameo),Naman
The title of one of the songs in the movie is "Ramaiya Vastavaiya" is in Telugu, which means "Lord Ram, you will come". The title alone is derived from an old Telugu folk song. Apart from that, rest of the song's lyrics (and the film) are in Hindi.
Songs
"Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwaala" Manna Dey Shailendra
"Ichak Dana Beechak Dana" Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar Hasrat Jaipuri
"Mera Juta Hai Japani" Mukesh Shailendra
"Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh" Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey Shailendra
"O Janewale" Lata Mangeshkar Hasrat Jaipuri
"Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey Shailendra
"Ramaiya Vastavaiya" Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh Shailendra
"Sham Gayi Raat Aayi" Lata Mangeshkar
2.Azaad
Azaad is a 1955 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sriramulu Naidu S.M. It was the top grossing Hindi film in the year of its release, and one of the biggest Hindi film hits in the decade.[citation needed] In addition, Dilip Kumar won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his work in this movie. C. Ramchandra was the music director. Hit songs from the movie include 'Aplam Chaplam' sung by Lata and Usha Mangeshkar, and 'Na Bole Na Bole' sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Plot
After her widower dad, Kedarnath, passes away, Shobha goes to live with her father's friend Charandas and his wife Shanta, who had their son go missing as a child. Years later, Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom. A wealthy man, Sunder, would like to marry Shobha, but the family detests him. Then one night Shobha is abducted. The Police are informed but their search is in vain. A few days later, they get wind that Shobha may be in Sunder's custody, and a search proves to be in vain. Then Shobha returns home and tells them that she was rescued by a wealthy man named Azaad, housed in a mansion, looked after very well, and brought back home all in one piece. They subsequently find out that the wealthy man is none other than a notorious bandit named Azaad. They are even more shocked when Shobha informs them that she wants to get married to Azaad. Will Charandas and Shanta permit her to marry a bandit?
Cast
Dilip Kumar ... Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar,Meena Kumari ... Shobha,Pran ... Sunder
Raj Mehra ... Police Inspector,Murad ... Jagirdar,Om Prakash ... Head Constable Motilal,Achala Sachdev ... Shanta,Shammi ... Janki,S. Nazir ... Chander,Badri Prasad ... Charandas,Deepa ... Paro
Sai ... Chanda (as Sayee),Subbalaxmi ... Gopi (as Subbulakshmi)
Soundtrack
Radha Na Bole Na Bole Re, Ghunghat Ke Phat Na Kholey Re Lata Mangeshkar
Kitna Haseen Hai Mausam Kitna Haseen Safar Hai Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra
Ja Ri Ja Ri O Kari Badariya Lata Mangeshkar
Aplam Chaplam Chap Laiteri Duniya Ko Chod Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar
Kitni Jawan Hai Raat Lata Mangeshkar
O Balliye Balliye Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar
Dekho Ji Bahar Aayi Baghon Me Khili Kaliyan Lata Mangeshkar
Kabhi Khamosh Lata Mangeshkar
Marna Bhi Mohabbat Mein (Qawwali)
3.Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje is a 1955 Bollywood film directed by V. Shantaram. It stars Shantaram's wife Sandhya and dancer Gopi Krishna in lead roles. One of the earlier Technicolor films made in India, the film won the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film, the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, and the Filmfare Best Movie Award.The film was declared a "Super Hit" at Box office India.
Cast
Gopi Krishna as Girdhar Sandhya as Neela Keshavrao Date as Mangal Maharaj Bhagwan as Badlu Madan Puri as Manilal Manorama as Bindiya Nana Palsikar as the Sadhu Mumtaz Begum as Roopkala's mom
Plot
Classical dance guru Mangal stumbles on a dance performance in a lavish haveli by Neela. He orders his talented son Girdhar to demonstrate to the audience the true method of classical dance. Entranced by Girdhar's skill, Neela begs Mangal to admit her as a pupil. He finally agrees on two conditions: she must devote her life to art and she must partner Girdhar in the Tandav portion of an upcoming dance competition. As the two practice together, she begins to fall in love with Girdhar. Manilal, a wealthy and jealous man who hopes to have Neela for himself, warns Mangal that the two are falling in love, but he ignores him. When Mangal goes away for some time to buy new costumes for the pair, they confess their love to each other and neglect their dancing in favor of idyllic walks and boat rides. Mangal returns and discovers that the two are in love. Enraged that Girdhar's dancing has suffered and believing that he will now never win the title of Bharat Natarajan, he renounces his son and resolves to leave him. Dismayed that she has endangered Girdhar's career, Neela pretends that she has betrayed him with Manilal and he returns to his father and his art. The devastated Neela tries to drown herself in the river, but is rescued by a kindly sadhu. She decides to follow the example of the minstrel Meerabai and devotes her life to Krishna, but is alarmed when Girdhar appears, declaring that he can not forget her. She pretends not to know him and he is enraged; his father takes him away. She becomes ill and the sadhu and her servant Bindiya take her to the temple where the dance competition is being held. Hoping to sabotage his chances, Manilal has bribed Girdhar's new partner to drop out of the competition. Neela takes her place in the Tandav dance and Mangal realizes that she spurned Girdhar to help him win the competition. He then convinces his son to give her a second chance. With the help of Neela, Girdhar wins the competition and Mangal gives the couple his blessing to marry.
Songs
"Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje" Ustad Amir Khan
"Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje" Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar
"Jo Tum Todo Piya" Lata Mangeshkar
"Saiyyan Jao" Lata Mangeshkar
"Suno Suno Suno Ji" Lata Mangeshkar
"Kaisi Yeh Mohabbat" Lata Mangeshkar
. "Murli Manohar" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
"Mere Ae Dil Bata" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
"Nain So Nain Naahi Milao" Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar
4.Uran Khatola
Uran Khatola (Flying Cart) is a 1955 Hindi movie produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music is by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni.
It was Dubbed into Tamil and released as Vaanaratham and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan.
Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, and in order to continue to stay there, he must first obtain permission from the Raj Rani, the ultimate ruler. He meets with her and she finds him attractive and charming, and invites him to stay with her at her palace and sing for him, which he does. Kashi and Soni have given their hearts to each other, they meet secretly, with Soni disguised as a man, Shibu. Watch what happens when Raj Rani finds out that a Kashi is ignoring her love for a mere peasant.
Cast
Dilip Kumar as Kashi,Nimmi as Soni / Shibu,Surya Kumari as Raj Rani,Jeevan (actor) as Shanu,
Roopmala,Amar,Tun Tun as Hira's girlfriend (as Tuntun),Baba,Nawab,Syedjan,Agha as Hira
Songs
Chale Aaj Tum - Mohammed Rafi
Na Ro Ae Dil - Lata Mangeshkar
Haal-E-Dil Main Kya Kahoon - Lata Mangeshkar
Na Toofan Se Khelo - Mohammed Rafi
Ghar Aaya Mehman Koi - Lata Mangeshkar
Mera Salam Le Ja - Lata Mangeshkar
Hamare Dil Se Na Jana - Lata Mangeshkar
Mohabbat Ki Rahon Mein - Mohammed Rafi
More Saiyan Ji Utrenge Paar - Lata Mangeshkar
5.Mr. & Mrs. '55
Mr. & Mrs. '55 is a 1955 Bollywood film by director Guru Dutt. Guru Dutt stars alongside Madhubala, supported by Lalita Pawar, Johnny Walker and Jagdeep in this socially critical romantic comedy set in contemporary Bombay. The film's music is by O. P. Nayyar, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Preetam (Guru Dutt), a struggling cartoonist, meets Anita (Madhubala) at a tennis match, where she is watching her favorite tennis star Anita, a wealthy and westernized heiress, who is controlled by her aunt, Seeta Devi (Lalita Pawar). Seeta is suspicious of men and cultivates her attitudes in Anita. However, to receive her fortune, her father's will decrees that Anita must marry within one month of turning 21. Seeta Devi doesn't agree with this and tries to set Anita up with a sham marriage which will soon lead to divorce, thereby giving her both freedom and a fortune. Seeta hires Preetam to marry Anita, but she doesn't know that the pair have already met. Preetam is kept from Anita after their marriage, but he kidnaps her and takes her to the traditional house of his brother.While at the house, Anita befriends Preetam's sister-in-law, and she begins to see the merit in becoming a wife. Preetam is worried that he has lost Anita and expedites their divorce by providing false, incriminating evidence to the court. Preetam then leaves Mumbai, heartbroken. Anita now recognizes her feelings for Preetam and rushes to meet him at the airport. In the end, the couple is reunited.
Cast
Guru Dutt as Preetam Kumar,Madhubala as Anita Verma,Lalita Pawar as Seeta Devi (Anita's Aunt)
Johnny Walker as Johny,Yasmin (Vinita Bhatt) as Julie,Kumkum as Preetam's Bhabhi,Tun Tun as Lily D'Silva (as Uma Devi),Cuckoo as Singer (in song "Neele Aasmani")
Songs
"Ab To Jee Hone Laga" - Shamshad Begum
"Neele Aasmani" - Geeta Dutt
"Chal Diye Banda Nawaz" - Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi
"Dil Par Hua Aisa Jadoo" - Mohammed Rafi
"Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji" - Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi
"Meri Duniya Loot Rahi Thi" - Mohammed Rafi
"Preetam Aan Milo" - Geeta Dutt
"Preetam Aan Milo (duet)" - Geeta Dutt, C. H. Atma
"Thandi Hawa Kaali Ghata" - Geeta Dutt
"Udhar Tum Haseen" - Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt
1.Shree 420
Shree 420 is a 1955 Hindi film, directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, and starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis. The number 420 refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes the punishment for the offence of cheating; hence, "Mr. 420" is a derogatory term for a cheat. The film centers on Raj, a poor but educated orphan who comes to Bombay with dreams of success. Kapoor's character is influenced by Charlie Chaplin's "little tramp", much like Kapoor's character in his 1951 Awaara. The music was composed by the team of Shankar Jaikishan, and the lyrics were penned by Shailendra.
Shree 420 was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1955, and the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" ("My Shoes are Japanese"), sung by Mukesh, became popular and a patriotic symbol of the newly independent India.
Plot
A country boy, Raj (Raj Kapoor), from Allahabad, travels to the big city, Bombay, by walking, to earn a living. He falls in love with the poor but virtuous Vidya (Nargis), but is soon seduced by the riches of a freewheeling and unethical lifestyle presented to him by an unscrupulous and dishonest businessman, Seth Sonachand Dharmanand (Nemo) and the sultry temptress Maya (Nadira). He eventually becomes a confidence trickster, or "420," who even cheats in card gambling. Vidya tries hard to make Raj a good man, but fails.
Meanwhile, Sonachand comes up with a Ponzi scheme to exploit poor people, whereby he promises permanent homes to them at just Rs. 100. The scheme pays off, as people start hoarding money for a home, even at the cost of other important things. Vidya's contempt for Raj increases even more. Raj becomes wealthy, but soon realizes that he paid a very high price for it. When Raj discovers that Sonachand has no plans to fulfill his promises, he decides to make wrongs right.
Raj takes all the bond papers of the people's homes and tries to flee Sonachand's home, only to be caught by Sonachand and his cronies. In a scuffle that occurs, Sonachand shoots Raj and he falls unconscious. When people hear the shooting, they come and see Raj nearly dead. Sonachand tells police that Raj was trying to flee after stealing money from his safe, hence Sonachand shot him.
Upon this, the "dead" Raj springs back to life, and using pure logic, proves Sonachand's guilt. Sonachand and his partners are arrested, while Vidya happily forgives Raj. The film ends with Raj saying "Yeh 420 nahin, shree 420 hain" ("These are not simply con men, they are respectable con men").
Cast
Nargis as Vidya,Raj Kapoor as Ranbir Raj.Lalita Pawar as Ganga Mai,Nadira as Maya,Nemo as Seth Sonachand Dharmanand,Iftekhar as Police Inspector (cameo),Naman
The title of one of the songs in the movie is "Ramaiya Vastavaiya" is in Telugu, which means "Lord Ram, you will come". The title alone is derived from an old Telugu folk song. Apart from that, rest of the song's lyrics (and the film) are in Hindi.
Songs
"Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwaala" Manna Dey Shailendra
"Ichak Dana Beechak Dana" Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar Hasrat Jaipuri
"Mera Juta Hai Japani" Mukesh Shailendra
"Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh" Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey Shailendra
"O Janewale" Lata Mangeshkar Hasrat Jaipuri
"Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey Shailendra
"Ramaiya Vastavaiya" Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh Shailendra
"Sham Gayi Raat Aayi" Lata Mangeshkar
2.Azaad
Azaad is a 1955 Bollywood film produced and directed by Sriramulu Naidu S.M. It was the top grossing Hindi film in the year of its release, and one of the biggest Hindi film hits in the decade.[citation needed] In addition, Dilip Kumar won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his work in this movie. C. Ramchandra was the music director. Hit songs from the movie include 'Aplam Chaplam' sung by Lata and Usha Mangeshkar, and 'Na Bole Na Bole' sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Plot
After her widower dad, Kedarnath, passes away, Shobha goes to live with her father's friend Charandas and his wife Shanta, who had their son go missing as a child. Years later, Shobha is now matured and Charandas scouts for a suitable groom. A wealthy man, Sunder, would like to marry Shobha, but the family detests him. Then one night Shobha is abducted. The Police are informed but their search is in vain. A few days later, they get wind that Shobha may be in Sunder's custody, and a search proves to be in vain. Then Shobha returns home and tells them that she was rescued by a wealthy man named Azaad, housed in a mansion, looked after very well, and brought back home all in one piece. They subsequently find out that the wealthy man is none other than a notorious bandit named Azaad. They are even more shocked when Shobha informs them that she wants to get married to Azaad. Will Charandas and Shanta permit her to marry a bandit?
Cast
Dilip Kumar ... Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar,Meena Kumari ... Shobha,Pran ... Sunder
Raj Mehra ... Police Inspector,Murad ... Jagirdar,Om Prakash ... Head Constable Motilal,Achala Sachdev ... Shanta,Shammi ... Janki,S. Nazir ... Chander,Badri Prasad ... Charandas,Deepa ... Paro
Sai ... Chanda (as Sayee),Subbalaxmi ... Gopi (as Subbulakshmi)
Soundtrack
Radha Na Bole Na Bole Re, Ghunghat Ke Phat Na Kholey Re Lata Mangeshkar
Kitna Haseen Hai Mausam Kitna Haseen Safar Hai Lata Mangeshkar, C. Ramchandra
Ja Ri Ja Ri O Kari Badariya Lata Mangeshkar
Aplam Chaplam Chap Laiteri Duniya Ko Chod Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar
Kitni Jawan Hai Raat Lata Mangeshkar
O Balliye Balliye Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar
Dekho Ji Bahar Aayi Baghon Me Khili Kaliyan Lata Mangeshkar
Kabhi Khamosh Lata Mangeshkar
Marna Bhi Mohabbat Mein (Qawwali)
3.Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje is a 1955 Bollywood film directed by V. Shantaram. It stars Shantaram's wife Sandhya and dancer Gopi Krishna in lead roles. One of the earlier Technicolor films made in India, the film won the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film, the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, and the Filmfare Best Movie Award.The film was declared a "Super Hit" at Box office India.
Cast
Gopi Krishna as Girdhar Sandhya as Neela Keshavrao Date as Mangal Maharaj Bhagwan as Badlu Madan Puri as Manilal Manorama as Bindiya Nana Palsikar as the Sadhu Mumtaz Begum as Roopkala's mom
Plot
Classical dance guru Mangal stumbles on a dance performance in a lavish haveli by Neela. He orders his talented son Girdhar to demonstrate to the audience the true method of classical dance. Entranced by Girdhar's skill, Neela begs Mangal to admit her as a pupil. He finally agrees on two conditions: she must devote her life to art and she must partner Girdhar in the Tandav portion of an upcoming dance competition. As the two practice together, she begins to fall in love with Girdhar. Manilal, a wealthy and jealous man who hopes to have Neela for himself, warns Mangal that the two are falling in love, but he ignores him. When Mangal goes away for some time to buy new costumes for the pair, they confess their love to each other and neglect their dancing in favor of idyllic walks and boat rides. Mangal returns and discovers that the two are in love. Enraged that Girdhar's dancing has suffered and believing that he will now never win the title of Bharat Natarajan, he renounces his son and resolves to leave him. Dismayed that she has endangered Girdhar's career, Neela pretends that she has betrayed him with Manilal and he returns to his father and his art. The devastated Neela tries to drown herself in the river, but is rescued by a kindly sadhu. She decides to follow the example of the minstrel Meerabai and devotes her life to Krishna, but is alarmed when Girdhar appears, declaring that he can not forget her. She pretends not to know him and he is enraged; his father takes him away. She becomes ill and the sadhu and her servant Bindiya take her to the temple where the dance competition is being held. Hoping to sabotage his chances, Manilal has bribed Girdhar's new partner to drop out of the competition. Neela takes her place in the Tandav dance and Mangal realizes that she spurned Girdhar to help him win the competition. He then convinces his son to give her a second chance. With the help of Neela, Girdhar wins the competition and Mangal gives the couple his blessing to marry.
Songs
"Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje" Ustad Amir Khan
"Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje" Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar
"Jo Tum Todo Piya" Lata Mangeshkar
"Saiyyan Jao" Lata Mangeshkar
"Suno Suno Suno Ji" Lata Mangeshkar
"Kaisi Yeh Mohabbat" Lata Mangeshkar
. "Murli Manohar" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
"Mere Ae Dil Bata" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
"Nain So Nain Naahi Milao" Lata Mangeshkar, Hemant Kumar
4.Uran Khatola
Uran Khatola (Flying Cart) is a 1955 Hindi movie produced by music director Naushad and directed by S.U. Sunny. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi, Jeevan and Tun Tun. The film's music is by Naushad. Songs are written by Shakeel Badayuni.
It was Dubbed into Tamil and released as Vaanaratham and released on 1 November 1956. Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan and M. B. Sreenivasan.
Kashi travels by an ill-fated plane, which crashes on the outskirts of an isolated city that is ruled by women, who worship Sanga, their God. Kashi is rescued by pretty Soni and taken to her home, where she lives with her widowed dad, and brother, Hira. Since the roads are blocked, Kashi is unable to return home, and in order to continue to stay there, he must first obtain permission from the Raj Rani, the ultimate ruler. He meets with her and she finds him attractive and charming, and invites him to stay with her at her palace and sing for him, which he does. Kashi and Soni have given their hearts to each other, they meet secretly, with Soni disguised as a man, Shibu. Watch what happens when Raj Rani finds out that a Kashi is ignoring her love for a mere peasant.
Cast
Dilip Kumar as Kashi,Nimmi as Soni / Shibu,Surya Kumari as Raj Rani,Jeevan (actor) as Shanu,
Roopmala,Amar,Tun Tun as Hira's girlfriend (as Tuntun),Baba,Nawab,Syedjan,Agha as Hira
Songs
Chale Aaj Tum - Mohammed Rafi
Na Ro Ae Dil - Lata Mangeshkar
Haal-E-Dil Main Kya Kahoon - Lata Mangeshkar
Na Toofan Se Khelo - Mohammed Rafi
Ghar Aaya Mehman Koi - Lata Mangeshkar
Mera Salam Le Ja - Lata Mangeshkar
Hamare Dil Se Na Jana - Lata Mangeshkar
Mohabbat Ki Rahon Mein - Mohammed Rafi
More Saiyan Ji Utrenge Paar - Lata Mangeshkar
5.Mr. & Mrs. '55
Mr. & Mrs. '55 is a 1955 Bollywood film by director Guru Dutt. Guru Dutt stars alongside Madhubala, supported by Lalita Pawar, Johnny Walker and Jagdeep in this socially critical romantic comedy set in contemporary Bombay. The film's music is by O. P. Nayyar, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Preetam (Guru Dutt), a struggling cartoonist, meets Anita (Madhubala) at a tennis match, where she is watching her favorite tennis star Anita, a wealthy and westernized heiress, who is controlled by her aunt, Seeta Devi (Lalita Pawar). Seeta is suspicious of men and cultivates her attitudes in Anita. However, to receive her fortune, her father's will decrees that Anita must marry within one month of turning 21. Seeta Devi doesn't agree with this and tries to set Anita up with a sham marriage which will soon lead to divorce, thereby giving her both freedom and a fortune. Seeta hires Preetam to marry Anita, but she doesn't know that the pair have already met. Preetam is kept from Anita after their marriage, but he kidnaps her and takes her to the traditional house of his brother.While at the house, Anita befriends Preetam's sister-in-law, and she begins to see the merit in becoming a wife. Preetam is worried that he has lost Anita and expedites their divorce by providing false, incriminating evidence to the court. Preetam then leaves Mumbai, heartbroken. Anita now recognizes her feelings for Preetam and rushes to meet him at the airport. In the end, the couple is reunited.
Cast
Guru Dutt as Preetam Kumar,Madhubala as Anita Verma,Lalita Pawar as Seeta Devi (Anita's Aunt)
Johnny Walker as Johny,Yasmin (Vinita Bhatt) as Julie,Kumkum as Preetam's Bhabhi,Tun Tun as Lily D'Silva (as Uma Devi),Cuckoo as Singer (in song "Neele Aasmani")
Songs
"Ab To Jee Hone Laga" - Shamshad Begum
"Neele Aasmani" - Geeta Dutt
"Chal Diye Banda Nawaz" - Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi
"Dil Par Hua Aisa Jadoo" - Mohammed Rafi
"Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji" - Geeta Dutt, Mohammed Rafi
"Meri Duniya Loot Rahi Thi" - Mohammed Rafi
"Preetam Aan Milo" - Geeta Dutt
"Preetam Aan Milo (duet)" - Geeta Dutt, C. H. Atma
"Thandi Hawa Kaali Ghata" - Geeta Dutt
"Udhar Tum Haseen" - Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt
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