Released in 1968
Genre- Drama
Main Cast- Ashok Kumar, Sumita Sanyal,
and Sanjeev Kumar
Music- Vasant Desai
Story & Screenplay: D.N. Mukherjee & Anil Ghosh
Direction- Hrishikesh Mukherjee

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The story revolves around the heartfelt relationship between a father (played by Ashok Kumar) and daughter (played by Sumita Sanyal). It traces their life’s journey, filled with ups and downs, joys, and sorrows. As the film unfolds, viewers bear witness to their struggles, victories, and the unspoken love that unites them. Set against a backdrop of sincere dialogues, soul-stirring music, and compelling performances, Ashirwad weaves a touching narrative that delves into the profound emotions of love, family, and the enduring connections that shape our lives.

Ashok Kumar as Shivnath Choudhury in
“Ashirwad” (1968)

The Movie

In “Ashirwad”, Hrishida crafts a unique tale of the father-daughter bond, delivering a touching cinematic experience. Dadamoni’s (Ashok Kumar) remarkable performance takes center stage, complemented by Sumita Sanyal’s innocent portrayal of Bittu and Sanjeev Kumar’s comforting presence as Biren. Harindranath Chattopadhyay’s powerful role as Baiju adds depth to the narrative. Unarguably, this is Dadamoni’s film, his heart wrenching portrayal of Bittu’s father, especially in the last scenes proved his metal as one of the finest actors from Indian cinema, it was very difficult to hold the emotions at the end…😔

The Highlights

The film’s magic lies in its captivating dialogues, melodious music by Vasant Desai (especially “Ek tha Bachpan and the philosophical “Jeevan se lambe hain bandhu”), and unforgettable rap-like songs “Nav Chali” and “Rail Gaadi,” both sung by Dadamoni. Gulzar sahab’s immortal dialogues resonate with the audience, while Anil Ghosh’s heartwarming story sets the emotional tone.

Ashok Kumar and Sumita Sanyal in
“Ashirwad” (1968)

The Emotional Rollercoaster

The climax is a whirlwind of emotions as Bittu reunites with her father, receiving his blessings his “Ashirwad” on her wedding day along with a collection of poems written just for her. In a nutshell, “Ashirwad” isn’t just a film, it’s a moving journey that leaves a lasting impact.

P.S. “Ashirwad” (1968) bagged the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film in 1969, and Dadamoni was honored with the National Award (1969) for Best Actor for his role in the movie.

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