Dharti (1970 film)

1970 Indian film by C. V. Sridhar

Dharti

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Directed by| C. V. Sridhar
Based on| Sivandha Mann
Starring| Rajendra Kumar
Waheeda Rehman
Music by| Shankar-Jaikishan

Release date

* 6 February 1970 (1970-02-06)

Country| India
Language| Hindi

Dharti (transl. Earth) is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It stars Rajendra Kumar, Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1969 Tamil language film Sivandha Mann.[1]

## Plot

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Vasantpur is a small princely state adjacent to India. It is ruled by a kind king, but his general, Diwan, who is a cruel man, is planning to take over Vasantpur with the help of Dutch powers. Meanwhile, the King's Inspector General Chandrashekhar's son, Bharat gets his higher education from Switzerland. There, he meets the King's daughter, Jwala alias Chitralekha. They both fall in love. After some time, Bharat gets a message from his fellow friends that Vasantpur is falling into the clutches of cruel Diwan and he hurries to Vasantpur with Jwala. Following their adventures, they take Dikky and Rosey under their wing. When their two attempts to kill Diwan are foiled, they devise a plan to kill Diwan in his own palace. But the cruel Diwan has imprisoned Chandrashekhar and the King and is going to become Vasantpur's king. Now what does fate have in store for Bharat and all of Vasantpur?

## Cast

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* Rajendra Kumar as Bharat
* Waheeda Rehman as Princess Chitralekha / Jwala
* Sivaji Ganesan as Anand
* Kumkum as Rosy
* Balraj Sahni as IG Chandrashekhar
* Ajit as Diwan
* Kamini Kaushal as Janki
* Rajendranath as Dikki
* Sudesh Kumar as Ranjeet
* Pahari Sanyal as King of Vasantpur
* Ram Mohan as Mangal
* Naval Kumar as Rebel

## Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Shankar Jaikishan.[2]

Song | Singer

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"Khuda Bhi Aasman Se"  | Mohammed Rafi
"Jab Se Aankhen Ho Gayi"  | Mohammed Rafi
"Yeh Mausam Bheega Bheega Hai, Hawa Bhi Zyada Zyada Hai"  | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
"Yeh Albeli Pyar Ki Raahen, Yeh Jane Pehchane Raste"  | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
"Ishq Ki Main Beemar Ki Vallah"  | Lata Mangeshkar
"Meri Gali Mein Aaya Chor"  | Lata Mangeshkar
"Dheere Dheere Bolo"  | Asha Bhosle

## References

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1. ^ "Five Hindi remakes of Tamil movies to watch before 'Laxmi'". Deccan Herald. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
2. ^ "Dharti". MySwar. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

## External links

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* Dharti at IMDb

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Films directed by C. V. Sridhar

* Kalyana Parisu (1959)
* Vidivelli (1960)
* Pelli Kanuka (1960)
* Meenda Sorgam (1960)
* Thennilavu (1961)
* Nazrana (1961)
* Sumaithaangi (1962)
* Policekaran Magal (1962)
* Nenjil Or Aalayam (1962)
* Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
* Dil Ek Mandir (1963)
* Kalai Kovil (1964)
* Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
* Vennira Aadai (1965)
* Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966)
* Manase Mandiram (1966)
* Kodimalar (1966)
* Nenjirukkum Varai (1967)
* Nai Roshni (1967)
* Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
* Saathi (1968)
* Sivandha Mann (1969)
* Dharti (1970)
* Duniya Kya Jaane (1971)
* Avalukendru Or Manam (1971)
* Alaigal (1973)
* Gehri Chaal (1973)
* Urimaikural (1974)
* Vaira Nenjam (1975)
* Ninagai Nanu (1975)
* Lakshmi Nirdoshi (1975)
* Jagruthi (1975)
* Oh Manju (1976)
* Seeta Geeta Datithe (1977)
* Meenava Nanban (1977)
* Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
* Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
* Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979)
* Urvashi Neenu Nanna Preyasi (1979)
* Urvasi Neeve Naa Preyasi (1979)
* Soundaryame Varuga Varuga (1980)
* Hare Krishna Hello Radha (1980)
* Mohana Punnagai (1981)
* Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)
* Dil-e-Nadaan (1982)
* Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
* Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
* Prema Sangamam (1984)
* Alaya Deepam (1984)
* Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
* Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)
* Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)
* Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
* Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)
* Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987)
* Premayanam (1988)
* Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)

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