Bheegi Palkein(1982)
Hindi123 minstheatrical
Bheegi Palkein (1982) is a 123-minute Hindi film directed by Sishir Mishra. Starring Raj Babbar, Smita Patil and Dina Pathak. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1982.
Director:Sishir Mishra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 August 1982
- Director
- Sishir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A husband and wife in a traditional family face blame and conflict. Their struggles highlight the rigid caste systems of the time.
“When love defies tradition, a family is torn apart.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
123Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date24 August 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Raj BabbarIshwar Acharya
→#2Smita PatilShanti
→#3Dina PathakMrs. Acharya
→#4A
Asit SenDivisional Manager
→#5S
Suresh ChatwalPrakash Acharya
→#6
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Laxmi ChhayaIshwar's sister
→#7
#8A
Anita DasMs. Das
→S
Sulabha DeshpandeJanki Kishan Acharya
→#9JagdeepHussein Bhai Madadgari
→#10S
Sishir MishraDirector
→#11
K
K.K. AryaCrew
→#12
K
Kartik RathCrew
→#13
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Sisir MisraCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bheegi Palkein
Cast reunions in this film: Raj Babbar & Smita Patil (14 films together), Smita Patil & Dina Pathak (5 films together), Raj Babbar & Jagdeep (4 films together), Raj Babbar & Dina Pathak (3 films together), Raj Babbar & Suresh Chatwal (2 films together), and Raj Babbar & Asit Sen (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Odia novel 'Mati Matala' by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi, which explored the rigid caste system in Odisha.
- It was one of the few Bollywood films where acclaimed actress Smita Patil played a role rooted in Odia Brahmin culture.
- The movie's music was composed by the classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, marking one of his rare forays into film composition.
- Director Sisir Misra was known for adapting regional literature, and this film highlighted social issues in rural Odisha.
- Despite its serious theme, the film featured a hit song 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein' sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
- The film's release coincided with a period when parallel cinema actors like Raj Babbar and Smita Patil were gaining mainstream attention.
- It was shot extensively in Odisha to authentically depict the setting of the original novel and its cultural backdrop.