Prapanch

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Prapanch
Directed byMadhukar Pathak
Screenplay by G. D. Madgulkar
Story by G. D. Madgulkar
Produced byGovind Ghanekar
Starring
CinematographyK. B. Kamat Ghanekar
Edited byBhanudas Divekar
Music by Sudhir Phadke
Production
company
Indian National Pictures
Release date
  • 7 August 1961 (1961-08-07)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Prapanch is a 1961 Indian Marathi- language family drama directed by Madhukar Pathak and produced by Indian National Pictures. [1] The film stars Sulochana, Shrikant Moghe, Seema Deo, Kusum Deshpande, Amar Sheikh in lead roles. [2] At the 9th National Film Awards Prapanch won All India Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film. [3] The film also won Best Feature Film in 1st Maharashtra State Film Awards. [4]

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Plot

Deva Kumbhar and his wife Paru have six children. They hope that once Paru's brother Shankar finishes his studies, their financial situation will improve. Shankar completes his education, and Deva and Paru begin to believe their dreams are finally within reach. However, Paru’s frequent pregnancies, Deva’s meager earnings, and mounting debt from a moneylender add to their burdens. When the moneylender learns that Shankar plans to start a ceramic factory, he seizes their house, which devastates Deva, leading to his untimely death. Shankar’s engagement to Champa is postponed, as he now bears the responsibility of caring for his elder brother's family. When Shankar falls ill, Paru calls Champa and decides to leave for Mumbai with her children, determined to live with dignity.

Cast

Soundtrack

Prapanch
Soundtrack album by
Released1961
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length17:30
Language Marathi
Label Saregama
Official audio
Manini - Full Album on YouTube

All music is composed by Sudhir Phadke.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s)Length
1."Bail Tuzhe Harnawani" G. D. Madgulkar Asha Bhosle 3:40
2."Aala Vasant Dehi"G. D. MadgulkarAsha Bhosale3:02
3."Mi Bheek Magnari"G. D. MadgulkarAsha Bhosle4:34
4."Ivlya Ivlya"G. D. Madgulkar Sudhir Phadke 02:47
5."Pota Purta Pasa Pahijie"G.D. MadgulkarSudhir Phadke4:50
6."Vitthala Tu Veda Kumbhar"G. D. MadgulkarSudhir Phadke, Chorus 1:30
Total length:17:30

Awards

AwardCeremonyCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
National Film Awards 19th National Film Awards All India Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film Indian National Pictures, Madhukar PathakWon [5]
Maharashtra State Film Awards 1st Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Feature Film Indian National PicturesWon [6]
Best Director Madhukar PathakWon
Best Actress Sulochana Won
Best Supporting Actress Kusum DeshpandeWon
Best Music Director Sudhir Phadke Won
Best Lyricist G. D. Madgulkar Won

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