Talash (1969 film)

Plot

Raj Kumar (Rajendra Kumar) dreams of a life of prosperity. When he learns that his mother (Sulochana Latkar) has struggled for years to create that solid standard of living it, he walks into action and takes a job at Ranjit Rai's (Balraj Sahni). There he earns the trust of the Chief rapidly and rises. On a vacation with his friend Lachchu (O. P. Ralhan), he falls in love with the village beauty Gauri (Sharmila Tagore) and promises her father (D.K. Sapru)that he will marry. He promises to return in a month to marry Gauri - but before Lachcu should be brought Rita's (Helen) Raj Kumar married and mother to the wedding. However, complications arise: Lachchu to be married to a chubby woman (Tun Tun), while Raj Kumar of the rich Madhu (Sharmila Tagore) is ensnared. Not only does she look like Gauri, but is also the daughter of Boss Rai. How can he turn away a marriage with her without losing his job?

Cast

• Rajendra Kumar as Raj Kumar 'Raju'

• Sharmila Tagore as Madhu / Gauri

• O. P. Ralhan as Lachchu

• Balraj Sahni as Ranjit Rai

• Helen as Rita

• Sulochana Latkaras Raj Kumar's Mother (as Sulochana)

• Sajjan as Dice / Albert (Rita's Father)

• Jeevan as John

• Hari Shivdasani as Babulal (Lachchu's Father)

• Madan Puri as Peter

• D.K. Sapru as Gauri's Father (as Sapru)

• Tun Tun as Kamini

Music

The album of this film was composed by S. D. Burman and penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. This album has various kinds of hits starting from the very romantic 'Palkon Ke Peechhe Se' to the sentimental 'Meri Duniya Hai Maa Tere Aanchal Mein'. It even covers the Indian Classical based number 'Tere Naina Talash Karen' to the sensational cabaret dance by Helen called 'Kar Le Pyar'.

Soundtrack

All lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri; all music composed by S. D. Burman.