Sharafat is a 1970 Hindi romantic drama film, directed by Asit Sen, starring Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Hema Malini in lead roles. Hema Malini plays the role of a feisty tawaif(courtesan) Chanda in search of her father, in this satire about society's hypocritical moral standards.[1][2] The screenplay was written by Nabendu Ghosh, while the dialogues were by Hindi satirist Krishan Chander (author of such dark classics of Black Humor & Satire as Ek Gadhe Ki Aatmkatha (An Autobiography Of A Donkey).

Sharafat
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शराफत
Directed byAsit Sen
Screenplay byNabendu Ghosh
Krishan Chander (dialogue)
Story byMahesh Kaul
Produced byMadan Mohla
StarringAshok Kumar
Dharmendra
Hema Malini
CinematographyMadan Sinha
Edited byLachhmandass
Music byLaxmikant–Pyarelal
Production
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Famous Cine Studios
Distributed bySeven Arts Films
Release date
  • 1970 (1970)
Running time
2 hours
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The film with music by Laxmikant–Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi, was also noted for its mujra dance song, Sharafat Chhor Di sung by Lata Mangeshkar, which reached 9th position on the Binaca Geetmala annual list 1970.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The film had music by Laxmikant–Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi.

Song Singer
"Sharafat Chhod Di Maine" Lata Mangeshkar
"Mera Rasta Rok Rahe Hai" Lata Mangeshkar
"O Raja Jani, O Ho Raja Jani" Lata Mangeshkar
"Jeevandaata Jagatpita Tum" Lata Mangeshkar
"Pehle Na Dekha Jaise Kisine" Lata Mangeshkar
"Ek Din Aapko Yaad Kiye Magar" Asha Bhosle

References

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  1. ^ Bhaichand Patel, ed. (2012). Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema. Penguin Books India. p. 165. ISBN 978-0670085729.
  2. ^ Thought, 5 September 1970, p. 20.
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