Liludi Dharati (transl. The Green Earth) is a 1968 Gujarati social drama film directed by Vallabh Choksi.[2] It stars Daizy Irani, Mahesh Desai, Kala Shah, Champshibhai Nagda, Upendra Kumar, Kishore Bhatt, Narahari Jani, Vina Prabhu, Vanalata Mehta. The film was adapted from Gujarati writer Chunilal Madia's novel of the same name. It was the first ORWO colour film of Gujarati cinema.[3][4][5]
| Liludi Dharati | |
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| Directed by | Vallabh Choksi |
| Written by | Chunilal Madia |
| Based on | Liludi Dharati by Chunilal Madia |
| Produced by | Suresh Amin |
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| Music by |
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Production company | K V Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 2 Hrs 18 Minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
editThe film follows a love story of Gobar and Santu, and is set in a rural background. It depicts the struggle of negative influence among characters and their corrupted desires. Antagonists such as Mandal and Shardul inject doubt in the lives of the couple. An unexpected twist comes in the form of the death of Gobar, which leads to Santu's loss of mental balance. After the death of Gobar, the family encounters financial stress. As a result, Santu and her sister-in-law turn to farming. Gobar's brother returns and joins the ploughing.[4]
Cast
edit- Daizy Irani
- Mahesh Desai, Kala Shah
- Champshibhai Nagda
- Upendra Kumar
- Kishore Bhatt
- Narahari Jani
- Vina Prabhu
- Vanalata Mehta
Production
editThe film was adapted from Gujarati writer Chunilal Madia's novel of the same name.[2][4] The screenplay was written by Manu Desai and dialogues were written by Jitubhai Mehta.[4]
Soundtrack
edit| Liludi Dharati | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Gaurang Vyas and Purushottam Upadhyay | |||||
| Released | 3 July 1968 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 17:39 | ||||
| Language | Gujarati | ||||
| Label | Saregama | ||||
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All lyrics are written by Avinash Vyas; all music is composed by Gaurang Vyas, Purushottam Upadhyay
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chal Mann Dur Dur Tirath Dham" | Manna Dey, Chorus | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Maru Naam Padyu Chhe Santu Rangilee" | Kamal Barot | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Adhvach Phatyo Dungaro" | Mohammed Rafi | 3:24 |
| 4. | "He Dhol Dhamakya" | Asha Bhosle, Chorus | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Hari Halve Halve Hankare" | Mukesh | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 17:39 | ||
Home video
editThe film was released on DVD by Moser Baer.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Leeludi Dharti, retrieved 4 October 2019
- ^ a b Gokulsing, K. Moti; Dissanayake, Wimal (2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9.
- ^ Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Limited. 2006. p. 111. OCLC 609208641.
- ^ a b c d Raghuvanshi, Harish (2004). "લીલુડી ધરતી". In Thaker, Dhirubhai (ed.). Gujarati Vishwakosh (in Gujarati). Vol. XVIII (1st ed.). Ahmedabad: Gujarati Vishwakosh Trust. p. 789. OCLC 162213119.
- ^ "Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance". dna. 16 December 2012. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.