Shree 420 – ECLP 5648 – (Condition 90-95%) – LP Record

Shree 420 – ECLP 5648 – (Condition 90-95%) – LP Record

Shree 420 (Hindi श्री ४२०, translation: Mrs 420, also transliterated as Shri 420) is a 1955 Bollywood film directed, produced by and starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis. The number 420 refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes the punishment for the offence of cheating; hence, “Mr. 420” is a derogatory term for a cheat. The film centers on Raj, a poor but educated orphan who comes to Bombay with dreams of success. Kapoor’s character is heavily influenced by Charlie Chaplin’s “little tramp”, much like Kapoor’s character in his 1951 Awaara. It was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, and the music was composed by the team of Shankar Jaikishan. The lyrics were penned by Shailendra.

Shree 420 was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1955and the song “Mera Joota Hai Japani” (“My Shoes are Japanese”), sung by Mukesh, became popular and a patriotic symbol of the newly independent India.

Plot

A country boy, Raj (Raj Kapoor), from Allahabad, travels to the big city, Bombay, by walking, to earn a living. He falls in love with the poor but virtuous Vidya (Nargis), but is soon seduced by the riches of a freewheeling and unethical lifestyle presented to him by an unscrupulous and dishonest businessman, Seth Sonachand Dharmanand (Nemo) and the sultry temptress Maya (Nadira). He eventually becomes a confidence trickster, or “420,” who even cheats in card gambling. Vidya tries hard to make Raj a good man but fails.

Meanwhile, Sonachand comes up with another scheme to exploit poor people, whereby he promises permanent homes to them at just Rs. 100. The scheme pays off, as people start hoarding money for a home, even at the cost of other important things. Vidya’s contempt for Raj increases even more. Raj becomes wealthy, but soon realizes that he paid a very high price for it. When Raj discovers that Sonachand has no plans to fulfill his promises, he decides to make wrongs right.

Record Details

Title

Shree 420 – ECLP 5648

Star Cast

Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Nadira, Nemo, Lalita Pawar, Hari Shivdasani, Nana Palsikar, Bhudo Advani, Rashid Khan & Kathana

Director

Raj Kapoor

Producer

Raj Kapoor

Singer

Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mukesh & Mohd. Rafi

Music

Shankar Jaikishan

Lyrics

Hasrat Jaipuri & Shailendra 

Releasing Year

1955

Genre

Original Soundtrack

Language

Hindi

Label

HMV

Made In

India

Manufacture

The Gramophone Company Of India Limited

Serial No.

ECLP 5648

Side One

• Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua

Manna Dey & Lata Mangeshkar

• Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala

Manna Dey & Chorus

• Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh

Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey & Chorus

• Ichak Dana Beechak Dana

Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh

Side Two

• Mera Joota hai Japani

Mukesh & Chorus

• Sham Gai Raat Aai

Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus 

• Ramaiya Vastavaiya

Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd. Rafi, Mukesh & Chorus

• O Janewale

Lata Mangeshkar

Specification

Size

12 Inches

Speed

33 RPM

Record Condition

80-85%

Cover Condition

Excellent