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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Andolan<br />
| image = Andolan 1951 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Film poster<br />
| director = [[Phani Majumdar]]<br />
| producer = [[Harnam Motwane]]<br />
| writer = [[Phani Majumdar]]<br />
| narrator = <!-- Not known --><br />
| starring = [[Kishore Kumar]]<br>[[Nalini Jaywant]]<br>[[Sheikh Mukhtar]]<br />
| music = [[Pannalal Ghosh]]<br />
| cinematography = <!-- Not known --><br />
| editing = <!-- Not known --><br />
| distributor = <!-- Not known --><br />
| released = {{Film date|1951|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = <!-- Not known --><br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]<br />
| budget = <!-- Not known --><br />
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'''''Andolan''''' is a 1951 Indian [[socio-political film]] directed by [[Phani Majumdar]] and produced by [[Harnam Motwane]]. The film stars [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Nalini Jaywant]], and [[Sheikh Mukhtar]] in lead roles. The music was composed by [[Pannalal Ghosh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|url=https://indiancine.ma/GCE/info |access-date=2026-05-02|language=en}}</ref> The film portrays the spirit of India's post-independence social movements and the aspirations of a newly free nation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-20 |title=Reel of Kishore Kumar banned Hindi film found after 60 years |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/reel-of-kishore-kumar-banned-hindi-film-found-after-60-years-6253119/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Set in the early years of independent India, the film follows a group of young idealists who strive to bring social reform and justice to their community. The protagonist, portrayed by Kishore Kumar, is a passionate youth who challenges societal inequalities and inspires collective action. As the story unfolds, the characters navigate personal dilemmas and social resistance while holding onto their vision of a better nation.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Kishore Kumar]] as Raj<br />
* [[Nalini Jaywant]] as Meena<br />
* [[Sheikh Mukhtar]] as Shambhu<br />
* [[Pratima Devi (Hindi actress)|Pratima Devi]]<br />
* [[Chaman Puri]]<br />
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== Music ==<br />
The film's music was composed by [[Ravi Shankar]], blending classical Indian melodies with a patriotic theme.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-04 |title=Kishore Kumar: Actor, director, composer – One man, many talents |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/kishore-kumar-actor-director-composer-one-man-many-talents-101659610779527.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> The songs reflect the emotional and ideological undertones of the story.<br />
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#Prabhu Charnon Mein — Kishore Kumar<br />
#Subah Ki Pehli Kiran Tak — Kishore Kumar<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
''Andolan'' is regarded as one of the significant early films in Kishore Kumar’s acting career, showcasing a serious side of the actor before his rise as a comic icon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-28 |title=When Bappi Lahiri made his Bollywood debut in Kishore Kumar's film: Unseen pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/when-bappi-lahiri-made-his-bollywood-debut-in-kishore-kumar-s-film-unseen-pic-1808057-2021-05-28 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film also marks an important contribution to Indian cinema’s engagement with contemporary social issues during the 1950s.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0154246/ ''Andolan'' on IMDb]<br />
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[[Category:1951 Hindi-language films]]<br />
[[Category:1951 films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian political films]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Phani Majumdar]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by Ravi Shankar]]<br />
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