Parasmani (1963)
2h 17m
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January 4, 1963Release Date
Plot.
Paras (Mahipal) is lost at sea when his father's ship enters into a storm. Paras is rescued by a poor villager, who brings him up as his own. Paras grows up and accomplishes himself as a swordsman and a singer. His fame soon reaches the palace, and the emperor summons him to sing for him, which he does. Pleased with his singing, the emperor asks him for a wish, and Paras asks for the hand of his daughter (Gitanjali). Enraged, the emperor decides to punish Paras. When his plans do not succeed, he plans to kill Paras, however, Paras escapes, and in the bargain ends up rescuing the the princess, who falls in love with him. Appearing defeated, the emperor asks Paras to seek a rare gem, and if he does so, then only can be marry his daughter. Paras agrees, but he has no clue as to the whereabouts of this rare gem, neither does anyone he knows.
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Parasmani ("Philosopher's stone" that converts iron into gold) is a 1963 Indian Hindi-language film. The film is a musical fantasy drama shot partly in Black and White and partly in colour. It was directed by Babubhai Mistri, who is known as the pioneer of cinematic effects. The film was financially successful. The film's music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal and was their first official release movie. Classic songs like "Woh Jab Yaad Aaye", "Mere Dil mein halki si", "Hansta hua", "Roshan Tumhi se".The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title Maayamani and was released in 1964.