Nadiya Ke Paar (1982 film)
Nadiya Ke Paar (transl. Across The River) is a 1982 Indian Awadhi language drama film directed by Govind Moonis. Based on the first half of the novel Kohbar Ki Shart by Keshav Prasad Mishra, the movie is set in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It featured an ensemble cast comprising Sachin, Sadhana Singh, Inder Thakur, Mitali, Savita Bajaj, Sheela David, Leela Mishra and Soni Rat.[1] It was majorly shot in the Bijaipur Village in Jaunpur District.The film was one of the Highest grossing films of 1982.[2]
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| Directed by | Govind Moonis |
| Written by | Keshav Prasad Mishra |
| Based on | Kohbar Ki Shart by Keshav Prasad Mishra |
| Produced by | Tarachand Barjatya |
| Starring | Sachin Pilgaonkar Sadhana Singh |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
| Distributed by | Rajshri Productions |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Awadhi |
| Budget | ₹80 lakh |
| Box office | ₹4.2 crore |
The film was released on 1 January 1982, Rajshri Productions later remade the film in 1994 as Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!.[3]
Plot
The story is based on the first half of a novel, Kohbar Ki Shart by Keshav Prasad Mishra. A Brahmin farmer from eastern Uttar Pradesh lives with his two nephews. He falls ill and is treated by a Vaidya (indigenous medical practitioner) from another village. When the farmer feels okay, he asks the Vaidya about his fees. The Vaidya asks for the farmer's eldest nephew to marry his eldest daughter. The farmer readily agrees.
Omkar marries the Vaidya's elder daughter Roopa, and they start living happily. Roopa gives birth to a baby. During Roopa's pregnancy, her younger sister Gunja comes to live with her. While there, she falls in love with Omkar's younger brother Chandan.
Learning of their love, Roopa promises to help them marry. But, she dies in an accident; and nobody else knows about the love affair. The farmer and the Vaidya decide that Gunja should marry the widower Omkar, to take care of her sister's baby. But moments before the wedding rituals are completed, Chandan and Gunja's love affair is revealed. He is allowed to marry Gunja with everyone's consent.
The rural culture and languages of Uttar Pradesh are portrayed authentically in the film. The movie is based on the first half of the novel. It changes the partners in the second marriage, as the novel had the proposed marriage between Gunja and Omkar taking place. The novel proceeded with the development of their relationship, where Omkar dies of illness and eventually Gunja also dies leaving Chandan alone.
Most of the film was shot at the village Vijaipur near Kerakat, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Cast
- Sachin as Chandan Tiwari; Omkar's younger brother
- Sadhana Singh as Gunja Tiwari; Vaidji's youngest daughter; Roopa's younger sister ; Chandan's Love Interest and Turned - Wife
- Mitali as Roopa Tiwari; Vaidji elder daughter; Gunja's elder sister; Omkar's wife; Chandhan sister in - law.
- Vishnukumar Vyas as Vaidji (Gunja's and Roopa's father)
- Leela Mishra as Kaki
- Inder Thakur as Omkar Tiwari
- Ram Mohan as Farmer (Uncle of Omkar and Chandan)
- Sheela Sharma as Rajjo (Chandan's childhood friend / had a crush on Chandan)
- Ranjana Sachdev as Gunja's mother
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the album was composed by the famous music composer Ravindra Jain. The lyrics also were by Ravindra Jain. The movie contains many melodious songs which are given below. Songs like "Kaun Disaa Mein Le Ke" and "Jogiji Dheere Dheere" are still popular.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jogi Ji Dheere Dheere" | Hemlata, Jaspal Singh Chandrani Mukherjee, Sushil Kumar & chorus | 08:14 |
| 2. | "Kaun Disaa Mein Le Ke Chalaa Re Batohiyaa" | Hemlata and Jaspal Singh | 06:44 |
| 3. | "Jab Tak Poore Na Ho Phere Saat" | Hemlata and Chorus | 05:51 |
| 4. | "Sanchi Kahe Tore Aavan Se" | Jaspal Singh | 05:05 |
| 5. | "Gunja Re Chandan" | Suresh Wadkar and Hemlata | 05:09 |
| 6. | "Jab Tak Poore Na Ho Phere Saat (Sad)" | Hemlata and Chorus | 01:34 |
| Total length: | 32:27 | ||
Box office
The film grossed ₹4.2 crore (US$530,000) against a budget of ₹80 lakh (US$100,000). It became the 19th highest grossing film of the year, despite being non-Hindi film.[4]
References
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Bollywood News, Entertainment News, Movie Reviews, Ratings, Latest Videos, Box Office Collection - Bollywood Hungama".
- ^ . 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Hum Aapke Hain Koun @ 20: Lesser Known Facts". The Times of India. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Nadiya Ke Paar 1982 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts – KS Box Office". Retrieved 6 February 2022.
External links
- Nadiya Ke Paar at IMDb
- Nadiya Ke Paar at Bollywood Hungama