Anubhav
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Anubhav is a 1971
Hindi
film by noted director Basu Bhattacharya
, which stars Sanjeev Kumar
, Tanuja Samarth
and Dinesh Thakur
as leads. The film was the first part of Basu Battacharya's introspective trilogy on marital discord in an urban setting, which included Avishkaar
(1973) and Griha Pravesh
(1979); and went on to win the 1972 National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film
and started a trend later picked even by the mainstream cinema.
), and decides to run the household on her own. This gets the couple to be closer, and eventually they do get intimate. And then Meeta's old flame Shashi Bhushan (Dinesh Thakur
) not only re-enters Meeta's life, but also gets employed in the same organization as Amar, throwing their marriage again in jeopardy.
and Manna Dey
with music by Geeta Dutt’s brother, veteran music director, Kanu Roy
and evocative lyrics by Gulzar.
Bollywood films of 1971
A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1971:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1971:The last three in the above list were flops at the box office.-1971 releases:...
Hindi
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film by noted director Basu Bhattacharya
Basu Bhattacharya
Basu Bhattacharya was a Hindi film director , most famous for his 1966 film Teesri Kasam, starring Raj Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman , which won the National Film Award for Best Film in 1967; he also produced Sparsh in 1985 starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, which won the Filmfare Best Movie...
, which stars Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar (actor)
Sanjeev Kumar was one of the most prominent Indian actors in Bollywood.-Personal life and background:Sanjeev Kumar was born as Jariwala in Gujarat to a Gujarati family. His first home was in Surat and family based in Mumbai. A stint in the film school took him to Bollywood, where he eventually...
, Tanuja Samarth
Tanuja Samarth
Tanuja Mukherjee , popularly known as Tanuja is an Indian film actress. She is the mother of Kajol and Tanisha, and is most remembered for her roles in Hindi films like Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi , Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anubhav 1971)...
and Dinesh Thakur
Dinesh Thakur
Dinesh Thakur is a noted Indian theatre director, actor in theatre, television and Hindi film, where most notably he appeared as one of the leads in Rajnigandha 1974 and directed by Basu Chatterjee, which won both Filmfare Best Movie Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie...
as leads. The film was the first part of Basu Battacharya's introspective trilogy on marital discord in an urban setting, which included Avishkaar
Avishkaar
Avishkaar is a 1974 Hindi movie. Produced and directed by Basu Bhattacharya the film stars Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.The movie was critically acclaimed with critics giving it five out of five stars in the Bollywood guide Collections and was a box office hit.-Synopsis:Amar and Mansi are in...
(1973) and Griha Pravesh
Griha Pravesh
Griha Pravesh is a 1979 Bollywood drama film directed by Basu Bhattacharya. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Sharmila Tagore and Sarika. The film was the last of Basu Battacharya's introspective trilogy on marital discord in an urban setting, which included Anubhav , Avishkaar .-Cast:*Sanjeev Kumar...
(1979); and went on to win the 1972 National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film
National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film
The National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film winners :-See also:...
and started a trend later picked even by the mainstream cinema.
Plot
Meeta Sen (Tanuja) and Amar Sen (Sanjeev Kumar) have been married for several years. Due to Amar's hectic work schedule, the couple did not have children, as there was no time for intimacy. Meeta decides to take matters into her own hands, gets rid of the servants, save for Hari (A. K. HangalA. K. Hangal
Avtar Kishan Hangal , popularly known as A. K. Hangal, is a well known Indian character actor in Hindi language films. His most notable roles are as the Inder Sen in Shaukeen, as Rahim Chacha in Sholay and as Ram Shastri in Aaina...
), and decides to run the household on her own. This gets the couple to be closer, and eventually they do get intimate. And then Meeta's old flame Shashi Bhushan (Dinesh Thakur
Dinesh Thakur
Dinesh Thakur is a noted Indian theatre director, actor in theatre, television and Hindi film, where most notably he appeared as one of the leads in Rajnigandha 1974 and directed by Basu Chatterjee, which won both Filmfare Best Movie Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie...
) not only re-enters Meeta's life, but also gets employed in the same organization as Amar, throwing their marriage again in jeopardy.
Cast
- Sanjeev - Amar Sen
- Tanuja - Meeta Sen
- DineshDinesh ThakurDinesh Thakur is a noted Indian theatre director, actor in theatre, television and Hindi film, where most notably he appeared as one of the leads in Rajnigandha 1974 and directed by Basu Chatterjee, which won both Filmfare Best Movie Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie...
- Shashi Bhushan - A. K. HangalA. K. HangalAvtar Kishan Hangal , popularly known as A. K. Hangal, is a well known Indian character actor in Hindi language films. His most notable roles are as the Inder Sen in Shaukeen, as Rahim Chacha in Sholay and as Ram Shastri in Aaina...
- Hari - Paresh Nanda
- O. P. Kohli - Dr. Kohli
- Subir Sen - Himself
- Rainer F. Brusten - Moshe Andre (Guest Appearance)
- Dhumketu - (Guest Appearance)
- Lalit - (Guest Appearance)
- Atul - (Guest Appearance)
- N. K. Mukherjee - (Guest Appearance)
- Kinkar Sinha - (Guest Appearance)
- Meena Sinha - (Guest Appearance)
- Subhash Chowdhari - (Guest Appearance)
Crew
- Director - Basu BhattacharyaBasu BhattacharyaBasu Bhattacharya was a Hindi film director , most famous for his 1966 film Teesri Kasam, starring Raj Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman , which won the National Film Award for Best Film in 1967; he also produced Sparsh in 1985 starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, which won the Filmfare Best Movie...
- Screenplay - Basu BhattacharyaBasu BhattacharyaBasu Bhattacharya was a Hindi film director , most famous for his 1966 film Teesri Kasam, starring Raj Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman , which won the National Film Award for Best Film in 1967; he also produced Sparsh in 1985 starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, which won the Filmfare Best Movie...
- Dialogues - Kapil Kumar, Sagar Sarhadi
- Producer - Basu BhattacharyaBasu BhattacharyaBasu Bhattacharya was a Hindi film director , most famous for his 1966 film Teesri Kasam, starring Raj Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman , which won the National Film Award for Best Film in 1967; he also produced Sparsh in 1985 starring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, which won the Filmfare Best Movie...
- Editor - S. Chakravarty, Sakharam Borse (assistant)
- Cinematographer - Nando Bhattacharya
- Art Decor - Rinki BhattacharyaRinki BhattacharyaRinki Bhattacharya is an Indian writer, columnist and documentary filmmaker. She is the Vice Chairperson of 'Children's Film Society of India' and the founder Chairperson of 'Bimal Roy Memorial & Film Society' -Biography:...
, Atul (assistant) - Production Manager - M. Venugopal
- Assistant Director - Manik Chatterjee, Dhanlal, Lalit Rai
- Assistant Cameraman - Randev Bhaduri, Dhondu, Vijay Hangal (stills)
- Costumes - Efem
- Music Director - Kanu RoyKanu RoyKanu Roy was an Indian film actor, and music composer in Hindi and Bengali films. Contrary to public misconception,He was not the brother of noted bollywood playback singer Geeta Dutt...
- Lyricist - Gulzar
- Playback Singers - Manna DeyManna DeyPrabodh Chandra Dey , better known by his nickname Manna Dey , is a playback singer in Bengali Assamese and Hindi films. Along with Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, he was a part of Indian film playback music from the 1950s to the 1970s. He has recorded more than 3500 songs over the course of...
, Geeta DuttGeeta DuttGeetā Dutt was a prominent singer in India. She found particular prominence as a playback singer in Hindi cinema...
Soundtrack
The film is remembered for its memorable songs sung by Geeta DuttGeeta Dutt
Geetā Dutt was a prominent singer in India. She found particular prominence as a playback singer in Hindi cinema...
and Manna Dey
Manna Dey
Prabodh Chandra Dey , better known by his nickname Manna Dey , is a playback singer in Bengali Assamese and Hindi films. Along with Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, he was a part of Indian film playback music from the 1950s to the 1970s. He has recorded more than 3500 songs over the course of...
with music by Geeta Dutt’s brother, veteran music director, Kanu Roy
Kanu Roy
Kanu Roy was an Indian film actor, and music composer in Hindi and Bengali films. Contrary to public misconception,He was not the brother of noted bollywood playback singer Geeta Dutt...
and evocative lyrics by Gulzar.
| Song Title | Singers | Time |
|---|---|---|
| "Koi Chupke Se Aake" | Geeta Dutt | 3:21 |
| "Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota" | Geeta Dutt | 2:58 |
| "Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho" | Geeta Dutt | 3:31 |
| "Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho, Meri jaan" | Geeta Dutt | 3:32 |
| "Phir Kahin Koi Phool Khila" | Manna Dey | 3:16 |