Sadhna (1958)

 ●  Hindi ● 2 hrs 17 mins

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Mohan is a college professor whose mother wants him to get married to a good woman before she passes away, but Mohan requests her to be patient as he wishes to complete his probation period at the college he works at. Mohan despises prostitutes and courtesans and swears off them. Mohan's mother falls ill with a sudden collapse and is not expected to live longer. Mohan requests his neighbor to find a woman who could pose as his wife. The neighbor recruits a woman by the name Rajni and due to Rajni's frequent visits and care, Mohan's mother feels better and her health improves so much that she decides to give her family jewels to Rajni. Disaster strikes when they learn about Rajni's true identity that she is a prostitute of the name Champabai and this creates a major impact on Mohan, his mother's health and their reputation in the society.

Cast: Sunil Dutt, Vyjayanthimala Bali

Crew: BR Chopra (Director), MN Malhotra (Director of Photography), N Dutta (Music Director)

Rating: U (India)

Genres: Drama, Family

Release Dates: 01 Jan 1958 (India)

Hindi Name: साधना

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Did you know? Vyjayanthimala was completely won over by the script and expressed her acceptance of the role by giving B.R. Chopra a huge tray full of coins. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
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Music Label: Saregama India Limited
05:50

Music Director: N Dutta
Playback Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
04:34

Music Director: N Dutta
Playback Singer: Geeta Dutt
04:59

Music Director: N Dutta
Playback Singer: Govind Moonis
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Music Director: N Dutta
Playback Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
03:27

Music Director: N Dutta
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle, Govind Moonis
Trivia:
Like that of Naya Daur (1957), this story was controversial and had no takers, until B.R. Chopra took it on and made it into a hit film.

Vyjayanthimala was completely won over by the script and expressed her acceptance of the role by giving B.R. Chopra a huge tray full of coins.

The first choice for the lead role of Champa bai was Nimmi, but she rejected the offer, not wanting to play the role of a prostitute. This decision was instrumental in her career decline by the late 1950s.

B.R. Chopra's young brother Yash Chopra was an assistant director for this film.