Paras is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language

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directed by C.P Dixit starring

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and

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Plot

Dharam Singh is an honest farmer in rural India, and lives with his sister, Bela, who is now of marriageable age. One day both brother and sister witness a murder, and haul the killer to the nearest police station, where the killer is charged, arrested, and held for court. The killer is none other than the powerful and influential Arjun Singh's brother. When Arjun learns that Dharam and Bela are the only witnesses to this murder, he attempts to bribe them, albeit in vain, and his brother is sentenced to be hanged. In order to escape Arjun's wrath, Dharam relocates to the city, to earn a living, and thereby help his sister get married. Arjun sets fire to Dharam's house in the village, abducts Bela, and attempts to rape her, but she escapes, and searches for Dharam. After several months, she spots Dharam in the city in the company of a rich woman, Barkha. When she approaches Dharam, he refuses to recognize her, and has nothing to do with her.

Cast

as Dharam Singh *

as Barkha Singh *

as Munna Sarkar *

as Bela Singh *

as Thakur Arjun Singh *

as Thakur Prithvi Singh *

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as Manager *

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as Judge *

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as Munna Sarkar friend

Music

The film's music was composed by the duo

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and the film's songs were written by

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and

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. #"Gali Gali Aur Gaon Gaon Me Pito Aaj Dhindhora" –

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#"Man Mera Tujhko Mange, Dur Dur Tu Bhage" –

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#"Sajna Ke Samne Main To Rahungi Chup" –

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#"O Jugni Kehti Hai Baat Pate Ki, Yaad Rakhna Ye" – Asha Bhosle #"Suno Saathiyon, Sacchai Se Bad Kar Dharm Nhi Koi Duja" – Asha Bhosle,

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Awards and nominations

* Filmfare Best Comedian Award for

Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the Filmfare ...

for

References

External links

* 1971 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films Films scored by Kalyanji Anandji Indian drama films {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub