Patrani

Patrani Hindi English Chief Queen is a 1956 Hindi Blackandwhite Costume drama written by R. S. Choudhury and directed by Vijay Bhatt. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Pradeep Kumar in the lead with Shashikala, Durga Khote, Om Prakash, Jeevan, David Abraham Cheulkar, Leela Mishra, Kanchanamala, Praveen Paul, Ramesh Sinha, Gadadhar Sharma, Maya, Krishnakant, Helen, Sheila Vaz forms an ensemble cast. The film was produced by Shankerbhai Bhatt. The films score was composed by Shankar Jaikishan duo with lyrics provided by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Editing was done by Shivaji Awdhut and was filmed by K. H. Kapadia. The story revolves around the King Karma Dev and his attitude.

The role of Namunjala was first offered to actress Shyama but she refused the role which later went to actress Shashikala. Froma.m. toa.m and then again fromp.m. top.m., Shashikala practised her dance rehearsal with choreographer Hiralal in order to match actress Vyjayanthimala step for step in a dance competition that featured in the film.The films soundtrack was composed by Shankar Jaikishan and the lyrics were penned by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. ........

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