Dahej (film)
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Dahej (Dowry) is a 1952 Hindi social family drama film based on the dowry system directed by V. Shantaram. Produced by Rajkamal Kalamandir, the director of photography was V. Avadhoot.[1] Music was composed by Vasant Desai with lyrics by Shams Lucknavi,[2] who also wrote the story and dialogues. The film starred Prithviraj Kapoor, Karan Dewan, Jayshree, Ulhas, Mumtaz Begum, Keshavrao Date and Lalita Pawar.[3]
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Dahej | |
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Directed by | V. Shantaram |
Written by | Shams Lucknavi |
Produced by | Rajkamal Kalamandir |
Starring | Prithviraj Kapoor Jayshree Karan Dewan Lalita Pawar |
Cinematography | V. Avadhoot |
Music by | Vasant Desai |
Production company | Rajkamal Kalamandir |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
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The story is set in the city of Lucknow and involves the social issue of dowry. The film is about a young bride who faces suffering and humiliation for not bringing a dowry and then makes the "ultimate sacrifice" with her death.[4]