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Aradhana (1969) Songs Lyrics
Aradhana (1969) is a Hindi musical romantic drama directed and produced by Shakti Samanta, starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore in the lead roles. The film was released in India on 27 September 1969 and has a runtime of approximately 169 minutes.
The story follows Vandhana Tripathi, a young woman who falls in love with Air Force pilot Arun Verma. The two secretly marry, but tragedy strikes when Arun dies in a plane crash before their marriage can be formally recognized. Vandhana is left pregnant and faces the difficult consequences of becoming an unwed mother in a conservative society.
Vandhana gives birth to a son, Suraj, but circumstances force her to give him up for adoption. Unable to stay away from her child, she takes a position as his nanny and quietly watches him grow up. Years later, Suraj's resemblance to his father Arun brings the past back into Vandhana's life.
About the Movie Aradhana (1969)
Movie: Aradhana
Release Date: 27 September 1969
Language: Hindi
Genre: Romantic Drama, Musical, Family
Director: Shakti Samanta
Producer: Shakti Samanta
Story & Screenplay: Sachin Bhowmick
Dialogues: Ramesh Pant
Music Director: S. D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Cinematography: Aloke Dasgupta
Editing: Govind Dalwadi
Production Company: Shakti Films
Runtime: 169 minutes
Country: India
Cast
- Rajesh Khanna as Arun Verma / Suraj Prasad Saxena
- Sharmila Tagore as Vandhana Tripathi
- Sujit Kumar as Madan Verma
- Farida Jalal as Renu
- Ashok Kumar as Air Commodore Ganguly
- Abhi Bhattacharya as Ram Prasad Saxena
- Madan Puri as Prison Warden
- Anita Dutt as Mrs. Prasad Saxena
Story Overview
Vandhana meets Arun, an Air Force pilot, and the two quickly fall in love. They secretly marry, but their happiness is short-lived when Arun dies in an aircraft accident. Because their marriage was never formally recognized, Vandhana is left in a vulnerable position while carrying Arun's child.
Vandhana gives birth to a son, Suraj. Unable to raise him openly under the circumstances, she allows him to be adopted by a childless couple. However, a mother's love prevents her from truly abandoning her child.
She later becomes Suraj's nanny, allowing her to remain close to him without revealing that she is actually his mother.
Years pass, and Suraj grows into a young man. He falls in love with Renu, who is connected to Vandhana's new life. When Vandhana sees Suraj, she immediately recognizes the striking resemblance between him and his late father Arun. She chooses not to reveal the truth because she fears that doing so could cause embarrassment and emotional turmoil for her son.
The story ultimately revolves around the revelation of Vandhana's identity, the sacrifices of motherhood, love, and the reunion of a mother and son.
Music
The music of Aradhana was composed by S. D. Burman, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The soundtrack became one of the most celebrated Hindi film albums of its generation.
Popular songs include:
- Mere Sapno Ki Rani
- Roop Tera Mastana
- Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera
- Gunguna Rahe Hain Bhanware
- Baghon Mein Bahar Hai
- Chanda Hai Tu, Mera Suraj Hai Tu
"Roop Tera Mastana", sung by Kishore Kumar, is particularly famous for its single-take picturization featuring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.