Lakho Phulani (Gujarati: લાખો ફુલાણી) is a 1976 Gujarati historical fantasy film directed by Narendra Dave from India based on the folktale of Lakho Phulani. It was produced under the banner of the Sootradhar International by Digant Oza, presented by Niranjan Mehta and co-produced by Rupa Niranjan Mehta. It starred Rajiv, Rita Bhaduri and P. Kharsani in lead roles.[1]
| Lakho Phulani | |
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| Directed by | Narendra Dave |
| Written by | Shivkumar Acharya (story, dialogue) Digant Oza, Niranjan Mehta (script) |
| Based on | Lakho Phulani |
| Produced by | Digant Oza, Niranjan Mehta |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Pratap Dave, Arvind Dave |
| Edited by | S. R. Sawant |
| Music by | Gaurang Vyas |
Production company | Sootradhar International |
| Distributed by | Rupam Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
editThe film is loosely based on folktales of Lakho Phulani.[1]
Lakho Phulani, a prince, rebelled against his tyrannical father. A Solanki princess left her royal life to be with her beloved Phulani. The prince became a benevolent ruler and popular figure in Saurashtra and Kutch.
Cast
editThe cast is as follows:[1]
- Rajeev
- Rita Bhaduri
- P. Kharsani
- Bharat Bhushan
- Nalin Dave
- Lalita
- Janak T
- Rajesh Mehta
- Madhavi Pandya
- Balkrishna Dave
- Kishor Dave
- Nayan Bhatt
- Hansa Lakod
- Jayendra Mishra
- Champshibhai Nagda (guest appearance)
- Anup Dave (guest appearance)
Production
editJournalist Digant Oza decided to make a film on the subject of Lakho Phulani when Ravindra Dave declined the subject after they watched a play Lakho Phulani produced by Deshi Natak Samaj in Mumbai.[2] The film was Oza's first production.[3] It was produced under the banner of the Sootradhar International, presented by Niranjan Mehta and co-produced by Rupa Niranjan Mehta.[1] Chhel-Paresh served as an art director while journalist Shivkumar Acharya served as a story and dialogue writer.[2] Rita Bhaduri was introduced by her classmate Paresh Mehta to the producers who decided to cast her opposite Rajeev.[4] Initially Arun Bhatt was decided as a director but was replaced by Narendra Dave, cousin of Ravindra Dave.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe songs were written by Avinash Vyas, and the music was composed by his son Gaurang Vyas. The film marked Gaurang Vyas's debut as an independent music director[1][3] as well as Kishore Kumar and Praful Dave's debut as playback singers in Gujarati cinema. The song "Maniyaro Te Halu Halu Thai Re Viyo…" became very popular.[1][3][5][2]
| Lakho Phulani | |
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| Soundtrack album by Gaurang Vyas | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | HMV |
| Producer | Sootradhar International |
All music is composed by Gaurang Vyas
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ek Patan Shern Naar Padamani" | Avinash Vyas | Asha Bhonsle, Mahendra Kapoor | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Maniyaro Te Halu Halu Thai Re Viyo…" | Dan Alagari, Avinash Vyas | Praful Dave, Suman Kalyanpur and Chorus | 6:54 |
| 3. | "Gao Sau Sathe Tamne Bajrang Bali Ni Aan Chhe" | Avinash Vyas | Kishore Kumar and Chorus | 6:25 |
| 4. | "Maa Sonanun Paranun" | Asha Bhonsle | 5:52 | |
| 5. | "Mare Kaljade Thadkaro Thay" | Bhupinder Singh, Preeti Sagar | 3:34 | |
| Total length: | 25:44 | |||
Reception
editThe film was a commercial success. Bhaduri continued to work in Gujarati cinema and became a leading actress.[2][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Raghuvanshi, Harish (1 January 2006). "લાખો ફુલાણી". Gujarati Vishwakosh (in Gujarati). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Oza, Digant (2008). "'લાખો ફુલાણી' અને શિવકુમાર આચાર્ય". Mavjibhai. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Shah, Saurabh. "ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો : રાખનાં રમકડાં અને પંખીડાંનું પીંજરું". Sandesh (in Gujarati). Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ a b Thakkar, Rakesh (30 November 2021). "રીટા ભાદુરીને 'જૂલી' થી લાભ ના થયો". Chitralekha (in Gujarati). Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "પ્રફુલ્લ દવે ડૉક્ટરમાંથી ગુજરાતના લોકપ્રિય ગાયક કઈ રીતે બની ગયા?". BBC News ગુજરાતી (in Gujarati). 4 November 2023. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
