Running time163 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageHindiBox office₹ 2 CroresDosti (English: Friendship) is a Indian Hindi film directed by and produced by under his banner. It was 's debut film and had Sudhir Kumar Sawant, and Sushil Kumar Somaya in lead roles. The film focuses on the friendship between two boys, one blind and the other a cripple.Dosti was amongst the top 10 grossers of 1964 and was declared a 'Super Hit' at the box office.
It was entered into the. The film was remade in Telugu as Sneham (1977).
Contents.Plot Dosti is the story of Ramnath or Ramu (Sushil Kumar) and Mohan (Sudhir Kumar). Ramu’s father Mr.
Gupta, a factory worker dies in an accident. When the factory refuses to pay compensation, his mother passes out in shock by falling from the stairs. Ramu is injured in an accident and he becomes crippled.
This movie is one of the all time hit.It reminds us of a true friendship,true love that lies deep in our heart.
Thrown out of his home, crippled and penniless, he roams around the streets of Mumbai. Here he comes across Mohan, a boy who is blind and has a similar tale of woe. Mohan comes from a village. His sister, Meena had migrated from the village to Mumbai to find work as a nurse so that she could pay for her brother’s treatment. Mohan left the village after his caretaker died.Ramu is good at playing the harmonica, while Mohan is a good singer.
They team up and sing songs on the roadside and start earning money from passers-by. Ramu wants to finish his studies, and both of them befriend a small girl, Manjula (Baby Farida), who is the sister of a rich man, Ashok (Sanjay Khan). Manjula suffers from rheumatic Heart Disease and both the boys hope she would help them out.Ramu and Mohan visit Manjula and ask for a loan of sixty rupees which is the amount required for Ramu's admission in school. But Manjula's brother rebuffs them and gives only five rupees. Feeling insulted, Mohan decides that he will raise the money by singing, which he successfully does. Ramu is admitted in the school after performing brilliantly in entrance test (he scores 294 out of 300).
They move to a new house in a slum after someone tries to steal their hard earned money while they were sleeping on the footpath. Their new neighbor is Mausi, who lives with her teenage daughter and school going son, Nandu.
Mausi treats them as her own sons.In school, Ramu excels in studies despite being a regular target of ridicule of richer students who do not consider him their equal and often degrade him for being a 'street beggar'. The headmaster and teacher Sharma ji takes Ramu under their wings. Sharma ji also declared himself the guardian of Ramu. During a visit to Ramu's house, Sharmaji notices that the neighborhood is not fit for study and suggests that Ramu move in with him but Ramu does not leave Mohan. Meanwhile, one day while singing, Mohan hears someone (Ashok) calling out to Meena and rushes to embrace his long lost sister.
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But Meena is ashamed that Mohan has become a beggar and refuses to recognize him. Meena is looking after Manjula and there is a budding romance between her and Ashok.
However, soon Meena confesses to Ashok. Ashok is sorry for her and consoles her that soon she will be together with her brother.Mohan senses Manjula while sleeping and tells Ramu about it.
Both decide to go and meet her, but she died. Ashok brings Mohan home one day and gives him Manjula's chime as her remembrance. When he tries to tell Mohan about Meena, Mohan lashes out in rage and says that he considers himself alone in this world, save for his friend Ramu.Soon after, Ramu gets in trouble with some ruffians and as a result is mistakenly arrested by police during a burglary. Sharma ji goes to police station and bails out Ramu on the condition that he will live with Sharma ji and keep no contact with Mohan.
Mohan is heartbroken and decides to visit him. But Sharma ji didn't allow him to talk to Mohan. Sad, Mohan roams the streets singing sad songs.Sharmaji suddenly dies, leaving Ramu shattered. Ramu decides not to appear for the final exam as he cannot pay the fees. Hearing this, Mohan decides to raise the money once again by singing in streets in spite of his ill health.
He successfully earns the money and pays the fees without Ramu knowing, but himself falls prey to illness and is admitted in hospital. In hospital, without telling him, Meena cares for Mohan as he recuperates.Ramu comes first in the exams and comes to know of Mohan's sacrifice. He rushes to Mohan in hospital to ask for forgiveness where Mohan says that he was never angry with him. The doctor tells Mohan about Meena and he forgives her. The movie ends with all of them in a loving embrace.Cast. Sushil Kumar (real name Sushil Belani) as Ramnath 'Ramu' Gupta. Sudhir Kumar (real name Sudhir Sawant) as Mohan.
as Manjula 'Manju'. as Ashok. as Mausi. as Ramu's mother, Mrs. Gupta. as Headmaster. Uma Rajoo as Nurse Meena (Mohan's sister).
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Aziz. as School Teacher Sharma ji. Moolchand as Ashok's employeeSoundtrack The lyrics of the film are written by on music composed. Music director played the harmonica on film scores and soundtracks. Dosti stands as a landmark in the career history of the musical duo as this won them their first and made them popular in the film industry. Mohammad Rafi is the main vocalist for the songs.No.TitleSinger(s)Length1.'
Chahoonga Main Tujhe Saanj Savere'04:552.' Meri Dosti Mera Pyar'04:233.' Rahi Manwa Dukh Ki Chinta'04:074.' Mera To Jo Bhi Kadam'04:035.' Gudiya Humse Roothi Rahogi Kab Tak Na Hasogi'03:316.' Jaanewalo Zara'04:06Box office Dosti collected Rs.
2 crore in the Indian box office and stood as third highest grosser of 1964. The first and second weekend collection was excellent.Awards The film stood out at the in 1965 by winning six awards from seven nominations that it received.
Dosti won maximum awards at the ceremony.Won. Tarachand Barjatya. Laxmikant Pyarelal.
Ban Bhatt. Govind Moonis.
Mohammad Rafi for the song 'Chahoonga Main Tujhe Saanj Savere'. Majrooh Sultanpuri for the song 'Chahoonga Main Tujhe Saanj Savere'Nominated.
Satyen BoseReferences.
Gupta passes away after an accident while on duty, leaving behind his ailing wife and school-going son, Ramnath. Both await for some compensation, and when they are informed that the company does not accept liability for Gupta's death, his wife falls down the stairs.
And passes out. When Ramnath goes to fetch a doctor, he is knocked down and run over by a speeding car, losing the use of his left leg. When he returns from hospital, he finds that his mom has passed away, and his landlord has evicted him. Penniless and hungry, he roams the streets of Bombay and befriends a blind young man, Mohan, and both use their talents - playing and harmonica and singing respectively to earn some money. Mohan is on the look-out for his sister, Meena, who works as a Nurse in one of the hospitals and hopes to be reunited with her. Both friends befriend a ailing young girl, Manjula, and hope to get some money from her so that Ramnath can attend school.
But fate has other plans for them, Manjula. I watched this film a few weeks ago and really the first thought that crossed my mind was concerning the levels to which Indian cinema has come down in today's scenario. We can keep boasting about the strides that Bollywood has made in terms of professionalism and technology but where are films like Dosti and others gone? I guess it's all lost in the frenzy of commercialization and marketing.
Well, maybe I should not dwell too much on Bollywood's present state but say something about the golden era that is lost and that had films like Dosti, Guide, Tere Ghar Ke Samne and others. So, What a brilliant film this is - the emotions that it portrays and the feeling of comradeship which it brings out are simply a work of pure class.It's a story about friendship and in many ways dignity and self-respect. The performances are really good even though they have the stamp of the 60s melodrama, still it keeps the viewers involved and touches their heart. The music is exceptional with Mohd. Rafi Sahab at his very best with as many as 5 great solos to his credit. Laxmikant Pyarelal, the music directors, also take a lot of credit for the brilliant music.
All in all, this a classic and if you are interested in watching the best of Hindi cinema this one is a must for you.