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Talash (1969 film)

Talash
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by O. P. Ralhan
Produced by O. P. Ralhan
Written by Ehsan Rizvi (dialogues)
Screenplay by O. P. Ralhan
Story by O. P. Ralhan
Starring Rajendra Kumar
Sharmila Tagore
O. P. Ralhan
Balraj Sahni
Music by S. D. Burman Lyrics : Majrooh
Production
company
Running time
185 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi
Talash
Soundtrack album by S. D. Burman
Released 1969
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label HMV
S. D. Burman chronology
Jewel Thief
(1967)
Talash
(1969)
Aradhana
(1969)

Talash is a Hindi film by O. P. Ralhan starring Rajendra Kumar and Sharmila Tagore. This movie was the first movie in Bollywood which was publicized as having a budget of Rs 1 Crore (i.e. INR 10 Millions).

Raj Kumar (Rajendra Kumar) dreams of a life of prosperity. When he learns that his mother (Sulochana Latkar) has struggled for years to create that solid standard of living it, he walks into action and takes a job at Ranjit Rai's (Balraj Sahni). There he earns the trust of the Chief rapidly and rises. On a vacation with his friend Lachchu (O. P. Ralhan), he falls in love with the village beauty Gauri (Sharmila Tagore) and promises her father (D.K. Sapru)that he will marry. He promises to return in a month to marry Gauri - but before Lachcu should be brought Rita's (Helen) Raj Kumar married and mother to the wedding. However, complications arise: Lachchu to be married to a chubby woman (Tun Tun), while Raj Kumar of the rich Madhu (Sharmila Tagore) is ensnared. Not only does she look like Gauri, but is also the daughter of Boss Rai. How can he turn away a marriage with her without losing his job?

Rajendra Kumar as Raj Kumar 'Raju'

Sharmila Tagore as Madhu / Gauri

O. P. Ralhan as Lachchu

Balraj Sahni as Ranjit Rai

Helen as Rita

Sulochana Latkaras Raj Kumar's Mother (as Sulochana)

• Sajjan as Dice / Albert (Rita's Father)

Jeevan as John

Hari Shivdasani as Babulal (Lachchu's Father)

Madan Puri as Peter

D.K. Sapru as Gauri's Father (as Sapru)


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