Jaal (1967 film)


Jaal is a 1967 Hindi suspense-thriller film directed by Moni Bhattacharjee. The film features Biswajeet and Mala Sinha in lead roles.

Plot

Inspector Shankar is assigned to investigate the mysterious death of Sunder Singh, whose ship wrecks on a stormy night. Sunder was off to marry Sheila, the daughter of his mother's childhood friend who had long since died. Sheila was raised by her father, who dies of a heart attack when he comes to know of Sunder's death. Sunder's mother decides to take Sheila to live with her. In denial of her son's death, Sunder's mother keeps doing various acts in madness. She keeps serving food for Sunder, talks with his photos, and keeps feeling that her son has returned. Meanwhile, Shankar and Sheila fall in love. But in her madness, Sunder's mother starts preparations of Sunder's wedding with Sheila. Sunder's face-burnt body is found and the mystery continues whether his death was an accident or a murder.

Cast

The music of the film is composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
TrackSongsSingerLyricist
1."Meri Zindagi Ke Chirag Ko"Lata MangeshkarRaja Mehdi Ali Khan
2."Dhadka Hai Dil Mein Pyar"Lata MangeshkarRaja Mehdi Ali Khan
3."Rokna Hai Agar"Lata MangeshkarRaja Mehdi Ali Khan
4."Akela Hoon Main"Mohammad RafiRaja Mehdi Ali Khan
5."Mizaaj-e-Garmi"Mohammad Rafi, Lata MangeshkarAnand Bakshi
6."Dil De De"Mohammad Rafi, Asha BhosleAnand Bakshi