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SAWAAL

Lithograph on Paper

Circa

1943

Size (cms)

76.2 X 101

Artist

Cee' M Art

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Publisher

Gitangali Movietone

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Sawaal (1943) is a Hindi social drama directed by Niranjan and produced by Geetanjali Movietone Pictures. The film features a cast including Mumtaz Shanti, Ulhas, Radha Rani, Sadiq, Raj Rani, and Agha. The music, composed by Pannalal Ghosh, with lyrics by Wali Sahab, includes songs such as "Chala Chal Musafir" performed by Parul Ghosh.

The narrative centers on Lalit, a wealthy yet discontented young man from Lahore, who discovers a photograph of a woman named Veena that rekindles his interest in life. His quest to find her leads him to Bombay, where he becomes entangled in a complex web of crime and deceit. Jagdish, a cunning thief, and Champa, a renowned dancer, have orchestrated a robbery at Veena's residence, resulting in her father Narayandas losing his eyesight during a scuffle. In the ensuing chaos, Jagdish hides the stolen treasure in an adjacent house, which Lalit unknowingly rents. This setup leads to a dramatic confrontation between Lalit and Jagdish, both accusing each other of theft. The film delves into themes of love, fate, and deception, keeping the audience engaged as the story unfolds.

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