Posti (1950 film)
Posti (Punjabi: ਪੋਸਤੀ) is a 1950 Punjabi film and the first production of Kwatra Production (of Sardul Singh Kwatra and Harcharan Singh Kwatra),[1] directed by K. D. Mehra (Krishan Dev Mehra), starring Majnu and Shyama in the lead roles. Shyama was the principal female actress of this movie.[1] [2] It did very well at the box office and was a hit not only in the East Punjab Circuit, but also in the Delhi area.[1] A noted playback singer, Asha Bhosle, made her debut with the film.[1][2]
| Posti | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. D. Mehra |
| Produced by | Kwatra Production |
| Starring | Majnu Shyama Bhag Singh Ramesh Thakur |
| Music by | Sardul Singh Kwatra |
Release date | 1950 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Music
The music, composed by Sardul Singh Kwatra,[2] played a major role in the film's success.[3] Sardul modified the folk tunes of Punjab and the songs were hits. Asha Bhosle, Mohammad Rafi, Shamshad Begum, Rajkumari and Jagjit Kaur were the playback singers. Rajkumari first sang for a Punjabi Kurhmai in 1941, but in the film Posti, her songs became real hits.[1] Popular songs of the film include "Do Guttan Kar Merian" by Asha Bhosle, "Kajjle Di Paanian Dhaar" by Rajkumari and a duet, "Ja Bhaira Posti" by Mohd. Rafi and Shamshad Begum.[2]
See also
References
- Aujla, Harjap Singh. "Sardul Kwatra and his Soulful Music". www.apnaorg.com. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Folk music was his forte". The Tribune. 14 December 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "The 1950s". Archived from the original on 11 December 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2012.