Vachan

Vachan (English: Word) is a 1955 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Rishi and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Geeta Bali and Rajendra Kumar in lead roles. The film marked the debut of composer Ravi.^[1] It was also Rajendra Kumar's first major film role.^[2] It received two nominations at the annual Filmfare Awards.

Vachan
Poster
Directed by	Raj Rishi
Written by	Mukhram Sharma
Produced by	Devendra Goel
Starring	Geeta Bali Rajendra Kumar Madan Puri
Edited by	R.V. Shrikhande
Music by	Ravi
Distributed by	Goel Cine Corporation
Release date	1 July 1955 (1955-07-01)
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Plot

Kamla lives a poor lifestyle in a small town in Uttar Pradesh along with her widowed dad, Dinanath, who works as an accountant, and two younger brothers, Kumar and Kishore. Her father's biggest dream is to get Kamla married to her lover, a wealthy man named Prem, and ensure that Kumar and Kishore get properly educated. As Dinanath's eyesight deteriorates, the quality of his work deteriorates and he loses his job. However, his employer, Laxmidas, promises to hire Dinanath's son Kumar once he completes his education. On the day of the results, Kumar dies in an accident. Devastated and desperate, Dinanath tries to commit suicide, but he is hospitalised. Later he recovers but loses his vision completely. Kamla's wedding is consequently cancelled, and Prem reluctantly marries Shyama. Kamla starts working and takes it upon herself to look after her dad and Kishore. Years pass by, Kishore grows up, graduates, gets a job, and marries a young girl named Tara, who happens to be the niece of Kashiram, Prem's friend. The family settles down to a fairly harmonious relationship which is shattered when Kishore and Tara accuse Kamla of stealing household items; following this incident, Kamla and her dad leave the house, and Kamla soon gets a job as a nurse for a sick Shyama, while her husband Prem is absent, without knowing that she is actually her ex-lover's wife.

Cast

• Geeta Bali as Kamla
• Rajendra Kumar as Kishore
• Madan Puri as Laxmidas

Music

Song	Singer
"O Babu, O Janewale Babu, Ek Paisa De De"	Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
"Jab Liya Hath Mein Hath, Nibhana Sath"	Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
"Koi Jahan Mein Hamari Tarah Garib Na Ho"	Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
"Chanda Mama Door Ke"	Asha Bhosle
"Yun Hi Chupke Chupke"	Asha Bhosle, Ravi
"Is Jahan Mein Hamen"	Asha Bhosle
"Woh Din Kahan Gaye"	Asha Bhosle
"Zara Sikh Lo"	Asha Bhosle

Awards

The film received two nominations at the 1956 Filmfare Awards. Geeta Bali received her first and only competitive Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare (she was a Best Supporting Actress nominee in 1956).^[3] Nominations are listed below:

• Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award - Geeta Bali
• Nominated, Filmfare Best Story Award - Mukhram Sharma