Divadandi
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Divadandi ( ) is 1950 Indian Gujarati social drama film directed by Balwant Bhatt.
Divadandi ( ) is 1950 Indian Gujarati social drama film directed by Balwant Bhatt.
Plot
Sailor Lakhu Malam raises and teaches sailing to his foster-son Kano. Lakhu's son Kavli feels jealous of Kano. When Kano falls in love with Motan, Kavli pushes Kano into opium addiction and kidnaps Motan. Lakhu challenges and kills Kavli. Lakhu is condemned for his crime and was served the penalty of taking care of an old lighthouse.
Cast
The cast is as follows: Nandini as Motan Arvind Pandya as Kano Baburaje as Kavli Charubala Kamalkant as Lakhu Malam, foster-father of Kano and father of Kavli Lohana R. K. Shah
Production
The film was shot at Bet Dwarka and features local traditional wooden ships.
Soundtrack
The film is notable for its music composed by Ajit Merchant and Dilip Dholakia. It introduced lyricist Venibhai Purohit whose song "Taro Aankhno Afeeni" became hit and still remains popular in Gujarat. Lyrics were written by Chandravadan Mehta, Barkat Virani 'Befaam', Venibhai Purohit, Balmukund Dave and Chandrakant Desai.
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