''Shaadi'' () is a 1962 Indian

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-language film directed by

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. The film stars

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and

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. It is a remake of the

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film '' Orey Vazhi'' (1959).

Plot

An elder patriarch, Ratan Malhotra, and his wife have a happy household that consists of his younger brother Ramesh and Gauri. Ramesh marries Kala, daughter of a rich, well placed judge. Gauri's marriage is fixed with Raja, the son of a greedy businessman, Daulatram. However, due to a plane accident in which he lost his memory, Ramesh is unable to reach the wedding in time, with the dowry money making Daulatram walk off immediately after the end of the marriage rituals, with his son in law. Raja and Gauri meet in Bombay, where Gauri realizes that Raja is her husband and wants to make it big on his own. Ratan and Shanti end up in Bombay in search of Gauri and face an embittered Kala, who blames them for Ramesh's amnesiac state, insults them and throws them out of the house. Ramesh recovers his memory and returns to his village, only to realize that in his absence, his sister's wedding was called off due to lack of money and his older brother had to sell some of their ancestral property to repay the loan. Holding Kala responsible, he separates and begins to search for his brother. Raja makes it big as an actor, and his father learns a lesson about importance of relationships over money. Raja, Gauri, Ramesh, Kala, Ratan and Shanti have a reunion. Everyone lives happily ever after.

Cast

* Balraj Sahni...Ratan *

...Ramesh *

...Raja *

...Gauri * Indrani Mukherjee...Kala *

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...Seth Daulat Ram * Sulochana Latkar...Shanti * Raj Mehra...Judge Motilal * Manorama...Mrs. Motilal * Randhir...Manager *

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...Forty Two's Aunt * Ravikant * Som Haksar * Keshav Rana...Loafer * Kalpana * Kesri * Mohan Choti...Forty Two

Music

#"Aaj Ki Raat Naya Chaand Leke Aayi Hai" -

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar (; born Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 6 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. He ...

#"Ja Aur Kahi Ro Shehnai Ja Ab Mai Hu Aur Meri Tanhai" -

#"Mukhadaa Teraa Saaf Nahin, Jaisaa Kiyaa Hai Tune" -

Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice ...

#"Chhod De Bedardi Chhod De" -

#"Log Toh Baat Ka Afsana Bana Dete Hai" - Mohammed Rafi,

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References

External links

* 1962 films 1960s Hindi-language films Films about Indian weddings Films directed by Krishnan–Panju Films scored by Chitragupta Films scored by Khemchand Prakash Hindi remakes of Tamil films {{1960s-Hindi-film-stub