Beti (1969 film)


Beti is a 1969 Hindi film starring Sanjay Khan, Nanda and Kamini Kaushal in lead roles. Music by Sonik Omi. "Yeh Kya Kiya Re Duniyawale" song by Mukesh is a popular song of the era.

Cast

Mr Verma a widower has two children: toddler Munna and elder Sudha. Sudha still a baby herself, but she looks after her father and Munna. While cooking she burns her foot. Mr Verma re marries to Kamla. She behaves like a typical step mother. Misery strike them as Munna drowns while climbing a well.
Growing in such unfriendly environment, she becomes a secretary in an office. She meets Rajesh in a situation where he almost runs her over. Later she gets engaged to his friend Sudhir thinking that she is engaged to Rajesh, in an alliance settled by their parents. She tells him the same and both blissfully ignorant of the fact make merry. When the fact is known Sudha decides to marry Sudhir to save honour of the family. Mr Verma sells his house for 40,000 rupees to give dowry, which Kamla steals. The groom and marriage party returns on not getting dowry. Mr. Verma gets a stroke and is paralyzed. Kamla abandons them and Sudha takes care of her father. Both spend time in misery and hunger. Meanwhile Sanjay on knowing that Sudha's marriage has been called off, come looking for her. Mr. Verma thinking himself a burden goes off and Sudha thinks he has died.

Music

The music of the film was composed by Sonik Omi and lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni.
  1. "Lehnga Manga De Mere Babu" – Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar
  2. "Mere Mehbub Tu Mujhko" – Mohammed Rafi
  3. "Aaja Nindiya Suhani" – Lata Mangeshkar
  4. "Hasin Zulfo Ka Rang De Do" – Mohammed Rafi
  5. "Shyam Dhun Lagi Hari Nam Dhun Lagi" – Lata Mangeshkar
  6. "Yeh Kya Kiya Re Duniyawale" – Mukesh
  7. "Ek Mithi Nazar Phul Barsa Gayi" – Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle