Dahej (film)
Dahej (Dowry) is a 1952 Hindi social family drama film based on the dowry system directed by V. Shantaram. Produced by Rajkamal Kalamandir, the director of photography was V. Avadhoot. Music was composed by Vasant Desai with lyrics by Shams Lucknavi, who also wrote the story and dialogues. The film starred Prithviraj Kapoor, Karan Dewan, Jayshree, Ulhas, Mumtaz Begum, Keshavrao Date and Lalita Pawar.
| Dahej | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | V. Shantaram |
| Written by | Shams Lucknavi |
| Produced by | Rajkamal Kalamandir |
| Starring | Prithviraj Kapoor Jayshree Karan Dewan Lalita Pawar |
| Cinematography | V. Avadhoot |
| Music by | Vasant Desai |
Production company | Rajkamal Kalamandir |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The story is set in the city of Lucknow and involves the social issue of dowry. The film is about a young bride who faces suffering and humiliation for not bringing a dowry and then makes the "ultimate sacrifice" with her death.
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