Patita (1953) Movie Storyline, Music, Starcast

Patita is an interesting romantic drama movie directed by Amiya Chakrabarty a well-known director, writer, and producer of Indian cinema. The movie stars dashing Dev Anand, Usha Kiran, Lalit Pawar, and Aga Khan in lead roles. The movie’s story and screenplay are written by Rajendra Shankar. The movie’s highly popular music is created by Shanker-Jaikishan, one of the most talented music composers in the Indian music industry.

Patita (1953) Movie Storyline, Plot

Radha (played by Usha Kiran) is a very poor young woman who is the sole breadwinner of her family and lives with her father who is bedridden and disabled. She often begs for her livelihood.  She lives in a rented place that is owned by Manohar. She is constantly troubled by Bhiku who works for Manohar. One day while begging she meets Nirmal (played by Dev Anand). Nirmal does not likes that despite being young Radha has taken up begging. He criticizes her but at the same time asks her to visit his friend for employment. Radha is employed by Nirmal’s friend who is Nirmal’s employee. Nirmal is impressed by Radha’s simplicity and beauty and offers to marry her.  Radha agrees to this but fate has something else in plan. Radha’s landlord Manohar forcibly tries to throw Radha out of his rented place as Radha is unable to repay the loan she owes to him. He forcibly assaults Radha. Radha is shattered and stops coming to work. Radha’s father is shocked to know about Radha’s pregnancy and passes away in grief. Radha contemplates taking her life but she is rescued by Mast Ram (played by Agha). Agha treats Radha like her young sister and takes him to his place.  Rahda gives birth to her son Chandu at Mast Ram’s place. She goes back to work again but is surprised to meet Nirmal who is the owner of the mill. Nirmal is angry at Radha as she has vanished without telling Nirmal anything. He visits Mast Ram’s place to find the truth about Radha’s pregnancy and her child.  He realizes that it is not Radha’ fault and proposes marriage to her.  He beats up Manohar for assaulting Radha.

Nirmal makes arrangements for Mast Ram and Radha’s son to live at one his property.  Radha and Nirmal come closer and are happy together. Radha urges Niramal to tell the truth about her child to her mother-in-law (Lalita Pawar). Nirmal asks her to be patient and wait for the right time to reveal everything to his mother.  Suddenly some issue crops up at one of the factories owned by Nirmal in another city and he has to rush to sort things. Manohar who was already harboring revenge takes advantage of Nirmal’s absence and insinuates Nirmal’s mother about Radha. Nirmal’s mother finds out the truth about Radha and her child. She thinks Radha has cheated on his son Nirmal and criticizes her. Radha writes a letter to Nirmal about the whole incident.  Nirmal loses control of his car when he is trying to return to his home. His car overturns and he is not found.

Radha is shattered at Nirmal’s loss. She cannot convince Nirmal’s mother of her innocence. Manohar tries to take advantage of the situation and offers to make Radha his keep. Radha takes up  the rifle in anger and shoots down Manohar. Radha is taken into custody by police.  She is convicted of murder and a case is filed against her.  Nirmal’s mother is haunted by his spirit who tells her that Radha is innocent and he married Radha knowing everything about her past.  Nirmal’s spirit tells her that Radha wanted to tell everything clearly to his mother but it was Nirmal who stopped her from doing so. Nirmal’s mother testifies in court in favor of Radha and she is set free and acquitted of all the charges by the court.

Nirmal surprisingly turns up and tells his mother, Radha and Mast Ram that he was alive and only acted as a spirit to convince his mother of Radha’s innocence.  Nirmal’s mother accepts Radha in her family and the movie ends on a happy note.

Patita (1953) Music, Songs List

  1. Kisine Apna Banake Mujhko song from the movie Patita starring Dev Anand and Usha Kiran in lead roles is a romantic song that became very popular. This melodious song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mehmood.  The song’s melody is composed by Shanker Jaikishan.  Lyrics are penned by Shailendra
  2. Mitti Se Khelte Ho Baar Baar song from the movie Patita is a sentimental song piciturised on Usha Kiran. The song has been sung by Lata Mangeshkar with feelings that convey the mood of the song.  Music is composed by Shanker Jaikishan. Lyrics are penned by Shailendra.
  3. Yaad Kiya Dil Ne Kahan Ho Tum song from the movie Patita is an evergreen romantic song. The song has a very soothing melody composed by Shanker Jaikishan.  Sung by Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar with perfection.  The song picturised on the lead pair of Dev Anand and Usha Kiran is a visual treat. Lyrics penned by Hasrat Jaipuri make the standout.
  4. Andhe Jahan Ke Andhe Raaste song from the movie Patita is a philosophical song.  This song is sung by Talat Mehmood known for his velvety song.  Music is composed by Shanker-Jaikishan.  Thoughtful lyrics come from the pen of renowned lyricist Shailendra. This song is picturised on Agha who plays a vital character in the movie.
  5. Tujhe Apne Paas Bulati Hai song is yet another song that reflects the harsh reality of today’s times. This song is sung by Talat Mehmood. Music is composed by Shanker Jaikishan. Lyrics are penned by Shailendra.
  6. Hai Sabse Mahdur Wo Geet song from the movie Patita is a thought-provoking song.  This song is sung by Talat Mehmood with feelings. Music by Shanker Jaiskishan speaks volumes of their creative might. The lyrics penned by Shailendra are very thoughtful and well-written. The song is picturised on Dev Anand and Usha Kiran who play lead characters in the movie.

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