# Chitchor > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Chitchor > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Chitchor.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitchor > Source revision: 1355693946 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 1976 film directed by Basu Chatterjee Chitchor Theatrical poster Directed by Basu Chatterjee Screenplay by Basu Chatterjee Based on Chittachakor by Subodh Ghosh Produced by Tarachand Barjatya Starring Amol Palekar Zarina Wahab Cinematography K. K. Mahajan Edited by Mukhtar Ahmed Music by Ravindra Jain Production company Rajshri Productions Distributed by Ultra Distributors Release date 30 January 1976 (1976-01-30) Country India Language Hindi ***Chitchor*** (transl. Heart Stealer) is a 1976 Indian [Hindi](/source/Hindi)-language [romantic musical film](/source/Romantic_musical_film), written and directed by Basu Chatterjee. The film is a [Rajshri Productions](/source/Rajshri_Productions) film produced by [Tarachand Barjatya](/source/Tarachand_Barjatya). It is based on a Bengali story, *Chittachakor* by [Subodh Ghosh](/source/Subodh_Ghosh).[1] K. J. Yesudas and Master Raju won the [National Film Awards 1976](/source/24th_National_Film_Awards) for Best Male Playback Singer and Best Child Artist respectively. The film was remade in Telugu as *Ammayi Manasu*, in Malayalam as *[Minda Poochakku Kalyanam](/source/Minda_Poochakku_Kalyanam)* and in Tamil as *[Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan](/source/Ullam_Kavarntha_Kalvan)*. It was also an inspiration for the 1997 Bengali film *Sedin Chaitramas* and the 2003 film *[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon](/source/Main_Prem_Ki_Diwani_Hoon)*.[2] ## Plot Pitamber Chaudhri, headmaster of a school in [Madhupur, India](/source/Madhupur%2C_Deoghar), has a daughter named Geeta. Geeta is a typical village belle — naive, childish, and always in the company of a little boy who is her neighbour. Pitamber's older daughter, Meera, who lives in [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai), informs Pitamber of the arrival of a young [engineer](/source/Engineer) who could be a possible match for Geeta. Pitamber is asked to welcome him and treat him well. Without further question, Pitamber and family do just that when the visitor arrives by train. Vinod, the newcomer, takes an instant liking to the family and to Geeta in particular, even teaching her to sing. The family begins to talk about the possibility of Vinod and Geeta marrying. Life is good until another letter from Meera arrives. Pitamber is shocked to read that the engineer whom Meera was sending to meet the family has not yet arrived but will be coming soon. Vinod is an overseer who happened to come early, as his boss Sunil was delayed and could not make it as planned. The family is disappointed. They ask Geeta to stop seeing Vinod and turn her attention to Sunil, the engineer, but Geeta cannot forget Vinod. Sunil is fond of Geeta and agrees to the engagement, which is quickly arranged. When Vinod hears of the engagement, he prepares to leave the village before the ceremony. Upon hearing this, Geeta insists that she will marry Vinod, against the wishes of her family. She rushes to the train station but not before the train leaves. Disheartened, she turns back and is received and driven back to her house by Sunil. To her surprise, Vinod is at the house. All misconceptions have been cleared up: Geeta and Vinod are to be engaged. ## Cast - [Amol Palekar](/source/Amol_Palekar) as Vinod - [Zarina Wahab](/source/Zarina_Wahab) as Geeta P. Choudhry - [Vijayendra Ghatge](/source/Vijayendra_Ghatge) as Sunil Kishan - [A. K. Hangal](/source/A._K._Hangal) as Pitamber Choudhry, Geeta's father - [Dina Pathak](/source/Dina_Pathak) as Mrs. P. Choudhry, Geeta's mother - Ritu Kamal as Meera, Geeta's sister - [Master Raju](/source/Raju_Shrestha) as Deepak Kumar Agnihotri 'Deepu' - [Shail Chaturvedi](/source/Shail_Chaturvedi) as Chaubey - [C. S. Dubey](/source/C._S._Dubey) as Postman - [Amit Narvekar](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amit_Narvekar&action=edit&redlink=1) as cart driver ## Production The principal shooting of film was spread over 25 days at neighbouring hill stations of [Panchgani](/source/Panchgani) and [Mahabaleshwar](/source/Mahabaleshwar) in Maharashtra. A few scenes were also shot in Kihim village near Alibag. A bungalow in Panchgani was the setting on Zarina Wahab's home, where many keys scenes, including the songs, like *Gori tera gaon bada pyaara* were shot.[3][4] ## Music The track "Gori Tera Gaon" has been composed in Raag *[Dhani](/source/Dhani_(raga))* (known as *[Shuddha Dhanyasi](/source/Shuddha_Dhanyasi)* in Carnatic Music), which earned K J Yesudas the award for the Best Male Playback Singer in 1976. This soundtrack album also marked his debut in Bollywood Music. All lyrics are written by [Ravindra Jain](/source/Ravindra_Jain); all music is composed by [Ravindra Jain](/source/Ravindra_Jain). No. Title Singer(s) Length 1. "Aaj Se Pehle Aaj Se Zyada" K. J. Yesudas 05:07 2. "Jab Deep Jale Aana, Jab Shaam Dhale Aana" K. J. Yesudas, Hemlata 05:35 3. "Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara" K. J. Yesudas 05:11 4. "Tu Jo Mere Sur Me, Sur Milale" K. J. Yesudas, Hemlata 04:57 ## Reception The film became a box office hit[5] ### Awards Year Category Cast/Crew member Status Notes National Film Award 1976 Best Male Playback Singer K. J. Yesudas Won for "Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara"[6] Best Child Artist Raju Shrestha Won Filmfare Award 1977 Best Female Playback Singer Hemlata Won for "Tu Jo Mere Sur Me, Sur Milale" Best Film Tarachand Barjatya (Rajshri Productions) Nominated Best Director Basu Chatterjee Nominated Best Male Playback Singer K. J. Yesudas Nominated for "Gori Tera Gaon Bada Pyara"[7] ## Remakes The 2003 Hindi movie *[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon](/source/Main_Prem_Ki_Diwani_Hoon)* starring [Hrithik Roshan](/source/Hrithik_Roshan), [Kareena Kapoor](/source/Kareena_Kapoor) and [Abhishek Bachchan](/source/Abhishek_Bachchan) had a similar storyline. The core plot of the movie was an inspiration for the 1990 Kannada movie *[Panchama Veda](/source/Panchama_Veda_(film))* starring [Ramesh Aravind](/source/Ramesh_Aravind) and [Sudha Rani](/source/Sudha_Rani) which went on to be remade in Telugu in 1997 as *Rukmini*. Another uncredited remake was *[Minda Poochakku Kalyanam](/source/Minda_Poochakku_Kalyanam)* which released in 1990 in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam) starring [Suresh Gopi](/source/Suresh_Gopi), [Lizi Priyadarshan](/source/Lizy_(actress)) and [Mukesh](/source/Mukesh_(actor)). The movie was unofficially adapted in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language) as *Ammayi Manasu* which starred [Jayasudha](/source/Jayasudha), [Chandra Mohan](/source/Chandra_Mohan_(Telugu_actor)), [Kanta Rao](/source/Tadepalli_Lakshmi_Kanta_Rao). A Bengali remake by the name *Sedin Choitro Mas* was made by director [Prabhat Roy](/source/Prabhat_Roy). The 1997 Hindi movie *[Pardes](/source/Pardes_(1997_film))* by [Subhash Ghai](/source/Subhash_Ghai), starring [Shahrukh Khan](/source/Shah_Rukh_Khan) & [Mahima Chaudhry](/source/Mahima_Chaudhry) was loosely based on this movie. In 1987, it also has had an uncredited remake in Tamil as *Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan* starring Pandiyarajan and Rekha. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Gulzar](/source/Gulzar); Govind Nihalani; Saibal Chatterjee (2003). [*Encyclopaedia of Hindi cinema*](https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&q=Sahib+Bibi+Aur+Golam+Bimal+Mitra+%28novel%29&pg=PT361). Popular Prakashan. p. 337. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [81-7991-066-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/81-7991-066-0). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["What Sooraj Barjatya wanted to with Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Basu Chatterjee had achieved in Chitchor"](https://web.archive.org/web/20221022033203/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/what-sooraj-barjatya-wanted-to-with-main-prem-ki-diwani-hoon-was-done-rightly-by-basu-chatterjee-in-chitchor-8223135/). *The Indian Express*. 22 October 2022. Archived from [the original](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/what-sooraj-barjatya-wanted-to-with-main-prem-ki-diwani-hoon-was-done-rightly-by-basu-chatterjee-in-chitchor-8223135/) on 22 October 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Roshmila Bhattacharya (25 November 2014). ["Love in the time of letters"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/IN-FOCUS-Love-in-the-time-of-letters/articleshow/45267034.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. Retrieved 3 April 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Going back in time with Master Raju"](http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/going-back-in-time-with-master-raju/20141114.htm#). Rediff.com movies. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Chitchor Box office"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120922021147/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng%3D%3D). Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from [the original](http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng==) on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Chitchor"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080409221803/http://www.rajshriproductions.com/chitchor.php). *[Rajshri Productions](/source/Rajshri_Productions)*. 9 April 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.rajshriproductions.com/chitchor.php) on 9 April 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Download Attachment"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090612065210/http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf) (PDF). Deep750.googlepages.com. Archived from [the original](http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf) (PDF) on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2011. ## External links - [*Chitchor*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157460/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) - [Listen to Chitchor songs](http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/H000194.html) - [Watch Chitchor movie online at Rajshri.com](http://www.rajshri.com/preview.aspx?cntid=9470) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120225045208/http://www.rajshri.com/preview.aspx?cntid=9470) 25 February 2012 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) v t e Films directed by Basu Chatterjee Sara Aakash (1969) Piya Ka Ghar (1972) Us Paar (1974) Rajnigandha (1974) Chitchor (1976) Chhoti Si Baat (1976) Khatta Meetha (1977) Priyatama (1977) Safed Jhooth (1977) Swami (1977) Tumhare Liye (1978) Chakravyuha (1978) Dillagi (1978) Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) Baton Baton Mein (1979) Manzil (1979) Prem Vivah (1979) Ratnadeep (1979) Jeena Yahan (1979) Man Pasand (1980) Apne Paraye (1980) Shaukeen (1981) Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) Pasand Apni Apni (1983) Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) Kirayadar (1986) Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) Sheesha (1986) Kamla Ki Maut (1989) Triyacharitra (1994) Gudgudee (1997) Hothat Brishti (1998) Prateeksha (2006) Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha (2007) Hochheta Ki (2008) Trishanku (2011) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Chitchor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitchor) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitchor?action=history)). 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