| Vahininchya Bangdya | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Shantaram Athavale |
| Written by | Y. G. Joshi |
| Produced by | Sadashiv J. Raokavi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Vasant Beltangadi |
| Edited by | Madhav Kamble |
| Music by | Sudhir Phadke |
Production company | Chitrasahkar |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Vahininchya Bangdya is a 1953 Indian Marathi language film, directed by Shantaram Athavale and written by Y. G. Joshi.[1] The film stars Sulochana Latkar, Vivek, Madhav Vaze and Shantaram Athavale in pivotal roles.[2] The film focuses on a loving sister-in-law (Vahini) who raises her younger brother-in-law with devotion, similar to a mother, navigating family dynamics and sacrifices.[3]
Plot
The story revolves around Vasu (Vivek), a young man who grows up without experiencing a mother’s love. Having never even seen his mother, he carries a deep emotional emptiness throughout his life.
Vasu shares a close bond with his elder brother, Dada (Shantaram Athavale). When his brother gets married, his sister-in-law, Vahini (Sulochana Latkar) enters the family and gradually becomes a motherly figure in his life. Through her affection, care, and unconditional love, Vasu finally experiences the warmth and emotional support he had always longed for.
As the story progresses, the film explores the emotional relationship between Vasu and his sister-in-law, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and family bonds. The narrative conveys the idea that even when people are no longer physically present, the love they leave behind continues to remain with us forever.
Cast
- Sulochana Latkar as Vahini
- Vivek as Vasu
- Madhav Vaze as Young Vasu
- Shantaram Athavale as Dada
- Chitra as Prabha
- Indira Chitnis as Vasu's mother-in-law
- Dhumal as Vasu's father-in-law
- Sharad Sarpotdar as Vasu's eldest son
- Diwakar as Vasu's youngest son
Soundtrack
| Vahininchya Bangdya | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 17:56 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Label | Classic Marathi |
| Official audio | |
| Vahininchya Bangdya- Full Album on YouTube | |
All music is composed by Sudhir Phadke[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tu Nastis Tar" | Shantaram Athavale | Sudhir Phadke | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Gruhastachya Angnat" | Shantaram Athavale | Mohantara Ajinkya | 1:38 |
| 3. | "Deva Tujhi Athavan Hote" | Shantaram Athavale | Mohantara Ajinkya | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Radu Nako Re Chimnya Bala" | Shantaram Athavale | Mohantara Ajinkya | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Sapadle Re Sapadle" | Shantaram Athavale | Pramodini Desai | 1:56 |
| 6. | "Bhagyvati Me Ga" | Shantaram Athavale | Mohantara Ajinkya | 2:52 |
| 7. | "Don Nayananche Hitguj Zale" | Shantaram Athavale | Asha Bhosle | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 17:56 | |||
Reception
The film was a commercial success and ran for 25 weeks in 25 theatres. Director Athavale also completed the film in just 35 days, from the muhurat shot to the censor certification.[5] The film was adapted in Hindi as Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan directed by Sadashiv J. Raokavi.[6][7] Sulochana had stated that Vahininchya Bangdya was one of her most favourite films from her acting career.[8]
References
- Narwekar, Sanjit (1995). Marathi Cinema: In Retrospect. Maharashtra Film, Stage, & Cultural Development Corporation. pp. 86–87.
- "Vahininchya Bangdya (1953)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- Marathi Film - Vahininchya Bangadya (1953) = वहिनींच्या बांगड्या.
- विभास, alka vibhas | अलका. "वहिनींच्या बांगड्या | Vahinichya Bangadya | आठवणीतली गाणी | Aathavanitli Gani | Marathi songs lyrics online". आठवणीतली गाणी | Aathavanitli Gani. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- "Vahinichya Bangadya - Movie - Shantaram Athavale". www.shantaramathavale.com.
- Mujawar, Isak (1969). Maharashtra: Birthplace of Indian Film Industry. Chief Information Officer, Maharashtra Information Centre.
- Lokrajya. Directorate – General of Information and Public Relations. 1981. pp. 6–7.
- "माझ्यातील 'सुलोचना' चित्रपटांमुळेच घडली!". Divya Marathi.