Ek Hi Raasta (1977 film)

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Ek Hi Raasta
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byMohan Segal
Written byAli Raza (dialogues)
Verma Malik (lyrics)
Screenplay byNabendu Ghosh
Story bySubodh Ghosh
Produced byMohan Segal
Starring Jeetendra
Shabana Azmi
Asha Sachdev
Vinod Mehra
CinematographyKamalakar Rao
Edited byR. Dabholkar [1]
Music by Rajesh Roshan
Production
company
Uma Cine Films Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 8 June 1977 (1977-06-08)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Ek Hi Raasta (transl.Only One Way) is a 1977 Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by Mohan Segal under the Uma Cine Films Pvt Ltd banner. It stars Jeetendra, and Shabana Azmi, and the music is composed by Rajesh Roshan. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Plot

Atin Singh the son of a nominal Zamindar Raja Kamal Nain Singh works for an automobile company in Bombay and falls for Veena, the daughter of a tycoon, Mr. Chowdary. Once, Kamal Nain Singh sets a match with his daughter Vasna. Whereat, he ploys by finding an alliance with Atin for the dowry and compels him to knit with a benevolent Ketki. Soon after, Atin returns to Veena to divulge the mishap and promises to wedlock her. Accordingly, he reaches the village, and that night unintentionally he consummates with Ketki. The next day when he insists on divorce Ketki stuns, yet she signs and Atin quits back to wedlock Veena which is opposed by Chowdary. Hence, Veena exits the house too. Besides, Ketki becomes pregnant when she must face several humiliations, but she stands courageously. Time passes, and Ketki gives birth to a baby boy Munna and resides by serving her in-laws which makes Kamal Nain Singh repent. Ketki works as a schoolteacher, and Nirmal, her colleague, turns as a convenience to their family and treats Munna as his own. So, Kamal Nain Singh suggests Ketki marry Nirmal. Besides, Atin is debt-distressed to maintain Veena’s lavish lifestyle which leads to divorce. Exploiting it, Vikram, a spiteful friend betrays her when she commits suicide. Heartbroken Atin lands in his hometown but his father avoids him. Here, Munna is seriously injured in an accident and longing to see his father. At last, Nirmal brings Atin back and Munna resuscitates him. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Atin & Ketki.

Cast

Soundtrack

#SongSinger
1"Tumse Nahin Pehchaan Meri" Mohammed Rafi
2"Oh Ho Dheere Dheere" Lata Mangeshkar
3"Dil Ko Mila Lo" Asha Bhosle , Amit Kumar
4"Jis Kaam Ko Dono" Asha Bhosle , Kishore Kumar
5"Bin Ke Jeewan Kya Hai" Kishore Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal

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