Do Diwane

Do Diwane (Two Rogues) also known as Be Kharab Jan, is a 1936 Hindi/Gujarati comedy film directed by Chimanlal Luhar based on K. M. Munshi's famous play Be Kharab Jan.^[1] The film was produced by Sagar Movietone and had music composed by Pransukh Nayak with cinematography by Keki Mistry.^[2] The cast included Shobhana Samarth, Motilal, Yakub, Aruna Devi, Rama Devi, Kamalabai, Kayam Ali, Pande and Pesi Patel.^[3][4]

Do Diwane
Film poster
Directed by	Chimanlal Luhar
Written by	K. M. Munshi
Produced by	Sagar Movietone
Starring	Motilal Shobhana Samarth Yakub Aruna Devi
Cinematography	Keki Mistry
Music by	Pransukh Nayak
Production company	Sagar Movietone
Release date	1936 (1936)
Running time	171 min
Country	India
Language	Hindi/Gujarati

Based on the famous Gujarati language writer K.M. Munshi's "acclaimed comedy", the film dealt with the traditional values of the older generation in conflict with the western values adopted by the youngsters.^[5][6]

Plot

Motilal in the role of a doctor, wants to join the revolutionaries along with his girlfriend played by Shobhana Samarth. Both are opposed by their parents. The parents find it difficult to come to terms with what they consider as 'western influences' on their children in clothes and thinking. Several humorous situations arise in the process with everything finally ending to the satisfaction of both generations.

Cast

• Shobhana Samarth
• Motilal
• Yakub
• Rama Devi
• Aruna Devi
• Kamala Devi
• Kayam Ali
• Pande
• Temuras
• Pesi Patel
• Mehndi Raza
• Kantilal Nayak

Shobhana Samarth and Motilal

Shobhana Samarth started her career after marriage with Nigah-e-Nafrat (1935), but Do Diwane was the first film to have the popular pair of Shobhana Samarth and Motilal starring together and it was cited as one of her best films.^[5][7] She came into prominence with her roles in two of Sagar Movietone films, Do Diwane and Kokila (1937) both with Motilal.^[8]

Music

The music was composed by Pransukh M. Naik with lyrics written by Raghunath Brahmbhatt.^[9] The singers were Motilal, Shobhana Samarth and Kamala Devi.^[10]

Song List

#	Title	Singer
1	"Dhoondat Hoon Jeevan Dor Ghor Ghata Chal"	Motilal
2	"Gore Gore Paan Ka Beeda Banaun"
3	"Kha Ke Zehar Mar Jaana Sanam"
4	"Kya Baat Thi Maze Ki Dil Ko Lubha Ke Mere"	Motilal
5	"Pa Laagoon Kar Jori Kanhaiya"	Kamala Devi
6	"Sarowar Se Har Hans Ko Milne Ki Hai Aas"	Motilal
7	"Paan Ka Dhandha Hi Achha Tha"	Motilal
8	"Muhabbat Lene Aaye Thay Muhabbat Leke Jaate Hain"
9	"Khilne Bhi Nahin Pai Murjha Gai Phulwari"	Shobhana Samarth
10	"Hum Ban Gaye Sab Bade Doctor"
11	"Dil Jaani Main Diwani"

References

1. Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen; Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 267–. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
2. "Do Diwane". The Rest. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
3. "Do Diwane". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
4. "Do Diwane". Alan Goble. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
5. Sanjit Narwekar (1 January 2005). Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy. Rupa & Company. pp. 1942–. ISBN 978-81-291-0859-3. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
6. Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 57–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
7. Tilak Rishi (2012). Bless You Bollywood!: A Tribute to Hindi Cinema on Completing 100 Years. Trafford Publishing. pp. 28–. ISBN 978-1-4669-3963-9. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
8. Joshi, Lalit Mohan (21 February 2000). "Shobhana Samarth". Guardian News and Media Limited. The Guardian, UK. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
9. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. p. 1936. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
10. "Do Diwane". Muvyz, Inc. Retrieved 8 October 2014.

External links

• Do Diwane/Be Kharab Jaan (1936) at IMDb