Lakho Phulani (film)
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{{Infobox film
| name = Lakho Phulani
| image = Lakho Phulani 1976 film poster.jpeg
| caption = Poster
| director = Narendra Dave
| producer = Digant Oza, Niranjan Mehta
| writer = Shivkumar Acharya (story, dialogue)
Digant Oza, Niranjan Mehta (script)
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Rajeev
- Rita Bhaduri
- P. Kharsani
}}
| music = Gaurang Vyas
| cinematography = Pratap Dave, Arvind Dave
| editing = S. R. Sawant
| studio = Sootradhar International
| runtime = 124 minutes
| country = India
| language = Gujarati
| released = {{Film date|1976}}
| based_on = Lakho Phulani
| distributor = Rupam Pictures
| budget =
| gross =
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Lakho Phulani ({{langx|gu|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.{{Cite web |last=Raghuvanshi |first=Harish |date=2006-01-01 |title=લાખો ફુલાણી |url=https://gujarativishwakosh.org/%E0%AA%B2%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%96%E0%AB%8B-%E0%AA%AB%E0%AB%81%E0%AA%B2%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A3%E0%AB%80/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Gujarati Vishwakosh |language=gu }}
Plot
The film is loosely based on folktales of Lakho Phulani.
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
- 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
Journalist 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.{{Cite web |last=Oza |first=Digant |date=2008 |title=‘લાખો ફુલાણી’ અને શિવકુમાર આચાર્ય |url=https://www.mavjibhai.com/gadya/shivkumar.htm |website=Mavjibhai |access-date=1 September 2024 |archive-date=22 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322192209/https://mavjibhai.com/gadya/shivkumar.htm |url-status=live }} The film was Oza's first production.{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Saurabh |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો : રાખનાં રમકડાં અને પંખીડાંનું પીંજરું |url=https://sandesh.com/supplement/gujarati-movies-ash-toys-and-birdcage |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Sandesh |language=gu |archive-date=1 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901173333/https://sandesh.com/supplement/gujarati-movies-ash-toys-and-birdcage |url-status=live }} It was produced under the banner of the Sootradhar International, presented by Niranjan Mehta and co-produced by Rupa Niranjan Mehta. Chhel-Paresh served as an art director while journalist Shivkumar Acharya served as a story and dialogue writer. Rita Bhaduri was introduced by her classmate Paresh Mehta to the producers who decided to cast her opposite Rajeev. Initially Arun Bhatt was decided as a director but was replaced by Narendra Dave, cousin of Ravindra Dave.
Soundtrack
The 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 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.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-04 |title=પ્રફુલ્લ દવે ડૉક્ટરમાંથી ગુજરાતના લોકપ્રિય ગાયક કઈ રીતે બની ગયા? |url=https://www.bbc.com/gujarati/articles/c4n4d52j8zyo |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=BBC News ગુજરાતી |language=gu |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910185327/https://www.bbc.com/gujarati/articles/c4n4d52j8zyo |url-status=live }}
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| type = soundtrack
| artist = Gaurang Vyas
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| released = {{Start date|df=y|1976}}
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| genre = Feature film soundtrack
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| label = HMV
| producer = Sootradhar International
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{{tracklist
| total_length = 25:44
| headline = Track list
| all_music = Gaurang Vyas
| all_lyrics =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ek Patan Shern Naar Padamani
| lyrics1 = Avinash Vyas
| extra1 = Asha Bhonsle, Mahendra Kapoor
| length1 = 2:57
| title2 = Maniyaro Te Halu Halu Thai Re Viyo…
| lyrics2 = Dan Alagari, Avinash Vyas
| extra2 = Praful Dave, Suman Kalyanpur and Chorus
| length2 = 6:54
| title3 = Gao Sau Sathe Tamne Bajrang Bali Ni Aan Chhe
| lyrics3 = Avinash Vyas
| extra3 = Kishore Kumar and Chorus
| length3 = 6:25
| title4 = Maa Sonanun Paranun
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 = Asha Bhonsle
| length4 = 5:52
| title5 = Mare Kaljade Thadkaro Thay
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = Bhupinder Singh, Preeti Sagar
| length5 = 3:34
}}
Reception
The film was a commercial success. Bhaduri continued to work in Gujarati cinema and became a leading actress.{{Cite web |last=Thakkar |first=Rakesh |date=2021-11-30 |title=રીટા ભાદુરીને ‘જૂલી’ થી લાભ ના થયો |url=https://chitralekha.com/features/bollywood-ki-baten/rita-bhaduri-as-usha-bhattacharya-julie-1975/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Chitralekha |language=gu |archive-date=1 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901181815/https://chitralekha.com/features/bollywood-ki-baten/rita-bhaduri-as-usha-bhattacharya-julie-1975/ |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
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Category:1970s historical fantasy films
Category:1970s biographical films
Category:Films set in the 10th century
Category:Films shot in Gujarat
Category:1970s Gujarati-language films
Category:Indian biographical films
Category:Indian historical fantasy films
Category:Films based on real people