Manchali

Not to be confused with Manchali (Tanzanian ward).

Manchali
File:Manchali Poster.jpeg
Directed by	Raja Nawathe
Written by	G.R. Kamat (Screenplay) Satyendra Sharat (Story) Krishan Chander (Dialogue)
Produced by	Raja Nawathe
Starring	Sanjeev Kumar Leena Chandavarkar Nazima Krishna kant Nirupa Roy
Cinematography	Fali Mistry
Edited by	Raja Nawathe
Music by	Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Manchali is a 1973 Hindi romantic drama movie produced and directed by Raja Nawathe, starring Sanjeev Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar, Nazima and Nirupa Roy. The title track was very catchy and popular. It was one of the best known films with Sanjeev Kumar in a comedy role (others being Vidhaata, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Angoor). The music directors were Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This movie story was based on the novel Swayamber by Satyendra Sharat. There are shades of Taming of the Shrew in how the hero woos the girl. This theme is repeated in the 1981 Hindi film Naukar Biwi Ka. The movie was commercial success at the box office in 1973. The film was remade in Telugu as Mogudu Kaavali.

Plot

The story is about a rich spoiled girl who does not want to get married and hires a husband.

Cast

• Sanjeev Kumar as Sushil
• Leena Chandavarkar as Leena
• Nirupa Roy
• Nazima as Pushpa
• Shrikant
• Shah Agha
• Krishna Kant
• Surekha Naik

Soundtrack

#	Title	Singer(s)
1	"O Manchali Kahan Chali"	Kishore Kumar
2	"Gham Ka Fasana"	Kishore Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar
3	"Mile Kahin Do Ajnabee"	Kishore Kumar
4	"Kali Kali Choome Gali Gali Ghume"	Lata Mangeshkar
5	"Tan Man Dhan Sab Hai Tera"	Mukesh

External links

• Manchali at IMDb