Barkha () is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by A. V. Meiyappan. It is a remake of the Tamil film Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum (1958). The film stars Jagdeep and Nanda. It was a commercial success.
Cast Jagdeep as Ajit Nanda as Parvati Shubha Khote as Madhu Leela Chitnis as Mrs. Haridas Anant Kumar as Dr. Manohar David as Zamindar Haridas Mukri as Shambu Ulhas as the inspector
Production Barkha was a remake of the Tamil film Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum, released in 1958. It was directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju, and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under AVM Productions. This film included a bullfight not present in the original. Lead actor Jagdeep was paid as a monthly salary, and lead actress Nanda was paid .
Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Chitragupta. All songs of the film were written by Rajendra Krishan. The song "Ek Raat Mein Do Do Chand Khile" attained popularity. Song Singer "Barkha Bahar Aayi" Lata Mangeshkar "Poochhungi Ek Din" Lata Mangeshkar "Tadpaoge Tadpa Lo" Lata Mangeshkar "Oonche Parbat Gehre Sagar" Lata Mangeshkar "Ek Raat Mein Do Do Chand Khile" Lata MangeshkarMukesh "Woh Door Jo Nadiya Behti Hai, Wahan Ek Albeli Rehti Hai" Lata MangeshkarMohammed Rafi "Sur Badle Kaise Kaise Dekho" Mohammed Rafi "Pyar Kiya Nahin Jata" Mohammed Rafi "Aadmi Chirag Hai" Mohammed Rafi
Reception Barkha was commercially successful, grossing against a budget of , according to an estimate by Meiyappan's son Saravanan.
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