Mamta (1966 film)
| Mamta | |
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| Directed by | Asit Sen |
| Written by | Krishan Chander (dialogues) |
| Story by | Nihar Ranjan Gupta |
| Based on | Uttar Falguni (1963) |
| Produced by | Charu Chitra |
| Starring | Suchitra Sen Ashok Kumar Dharmendra |
| Cinematography | Anil Gupta |
| Edited by | Tarun Dutta |
| Music by | Roshan |
| Distributed by | Chhayabani |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹120 million ($16 million) |
Mamta (transl. "Mother's Love") is a 1966 Indian drama film directed by Asit Sen, written by Nihar Ranjan Gupta and Krishan Chander, with music composed by Roshan to lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The movie stars Suchitra Sen, Ashok Kumar and Dharmendra. The film about middle class fears and class conflict, has lead actress Suchitra Sen in dual roles.
The film is also noted for its music by Roshan and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri, in songs like, Rahen Na Rahen Hum sung by Lata Mangeshkar and her hit duet, Chuppa Lo Yun Dil Mein Pyar Mera with Hemant Kumar.
The film is a remake of Asit Sen's own Bengali film, Uttar Falguni (1963), also starring Suchitra Sen.