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Chhoti Bahen

  • 19591959
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
44
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Chhoti Bahen (1959)
  • Drama
Chhoti Bahen is the story about the delicate but powerful bond of love. Rajendra and Shekhar lose their parents, and the all they have is each other, and their younger sister Meena. Though i... Read allChhoti Bahen is the story about the delicate but powerful bond of love. Rajendra and Shekhar lose their parents, and the all they have is each other, and their younger sister Meena. Though in love, Rajendra swears that he will not marry till his younger brother and sister are set... Read allChhoti Bahen is the story about the delicate but powerful bond of love. Rajendra and Shekhar lose their parents, and the all they have is each other, and their younger sister Meena. Though in love, Rajendra swears that he will not marry till his younger brother and sister are settled. Shekhar falls in love with a rich girl Shobha. Meanwhile, Meena's marriage is fixed.... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
44
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • L.V. Prasad
  • Writer
    • Inder Raj Anand(screenplay & dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Balraj Sahni
    • Shyama
    • Rehman Khan
Top credits
  • Director
    • L.V. Prasad
  • Writer
    • Inder Raj Anand(screenplay & dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Balraj Sahni
    • Shyama
    • Rehman Khan
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Balraj Sahni
    Balraj Sahni
    • Rajendraas Rajendra
    Shyama
    Shyama
    • Shobhaas Shobha
    Rehman Khan
    Rehman Khan
    • Shekharas Shekhar
    • (as Rehman)
    Nanda Karnataki
    Nanda Karnataki
    • Meenaas Meena
    • (as Nanda)
    Mehmood
    Mehmood
    • Maheshas Mahesh
    Shobha Khote
    Shobha Khote
    • Sheelaas Sheela
    Sudesh Kumar
    • Dr. Rameshas Dr. Ramesh
    Veena
    Veena
    • Yashodaas Yashoda
    Dhumal
    Dhumal
    • Sukhiyaas Sukhiya
    Badri Prasad
    • Shobha's dadas Shobha's dad
    Radhakrishan
    • Mahesh's dadas Mahesh's dad
    • (as Radha Kishan)
    Kanchanamala
    • Chanchalas Chanchal
    • (as Kanchanmala)
    Hari Shivdasani
    • Ramesh's dadas Ramesh's dad
    • (as Hari Sivadasani)
    Keshav Rana
    Keshav Rana
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Kapoor
    Fazlu
    Munni
    Kathana
    • Director
      • L.V. Prasad
    • Writer
      • Inder Raj Anand(screenplay & dialogue)
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    • Connections
      Featured in Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Baaghon Mein Bahaaron Mein Ithlaata Gaata Aaya Koi
      Lyrics by Shailendra

      Music by Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal (as Shankar-Jaikishan)

      Sung by Lata Mangeshkar

    User reviews1

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    8/10
    A social tear jerker
    The formidable Balraj Sahni is excellent as the elder of the two brothers, both who dote on their young sister Meena (Nanda). So is the vastly underrated Rehman, who stars as Shekar. Shyama plays Shobha, who contrives to separate Shekar from his siblings. And there is Mehmood. Here is in not a buffoon or a comedian but an important part of a plot and he puts in an amazing supporting performance. He is paired with Shubha Khote with whom he went on to do a lot many movies in the future. Nanda as the saccharine sweet Meena at times is the only over-the-top good girl in a cast full of believable characters. Shankar Jaikishen put come up with some very good music. Its a must watch.
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    • neetivgarg
    • Jan 17, 2006

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    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Filming locations
      • Central Famous Kardar Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production company
      • Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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