Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Posted on: June 26, 2026
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Today’s song is from an old comedy social film – Do Deewane-1936. The film was made by Sagar Movietone.
The film cast included Motilal, Shobhana Samarth, Yakub, Aruna Devi, Sankata Prasad, Bhudo Advani and others. The name of Aruna Devi may be a new one for many. She started acting in films with the film Village Girl-36. The same year, she also acted in Mard ka Bacha, Lagna Bandhan,Do Deewane and Deccan Queen ( she did a double role in this film. She also sang 2 songs in this film.) and in 1938 she acted in her last film Asha-38. After this she got married to a businessman Mr. Nanavati and settled in England- ending her very short career as an actress.
Originally made in Gujarati as ” Be kharab jan “, the film was based on a play written by the famous Literary figure of Gujarat- Kanhaiyalal Munshi ( 30-12-1887 to 8-2-1971 ). He was an activist in the Independence struggle, a Politician ( Home Minister and Governor), a writer and an educationist (founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan). Munshi had dabbled in the film industry and many Gujarati and Hindi films were made on his plays and stories in almost every decade.
All the 11 songs of the film were written by the famous Gujarati poet ” Raskavi ” Raghunath Bramhabhatt. He was born on 13-12-1892. He was a famous Gujarati poet and also a popular playwright. He was aptly called ‘Rasakavi’ or ‘Poet of rasa’. He began his career by writing erotic poems that became very popular. His plays mainly tackled mythological and historical subjects, such as Buddhadev i.e. ‘The God Buddha’, Sringi rishi i.e. ‘Mountain Sage’, Ajatsatru, Saraswatichandra, Sneh mudra i.e. ‘Ring of Affection’. He followed Sanskrit dramaturgy i.e. a novelty when Shakespearean adaptations ruled the Gujarati stage. His adaptations of Nanalal Kavi’s verse plays and Govardhanram’s novel, Saraswatichandra, were highly appreciated by audiences. He is accepted in literary circles as a major dramatist, a rare recognition for a writer of the old professional theatre. His autobiography Smaran Manjari i.e. ‘Cluster of Memories’ in 1955 traces the history of Gujarati theatre over three decades beginning from 1910.
Darpana’s productions of his play Kalyan rajya i.e. ‘Benevolent Kingdom’ in 1962 points to his ability to attract experimental theatre.Raghunath Brahmbhatt died on 11-7-1983. He wrote lyrics for just 6 Hindi films- Do deewane-36, Baaraat-42, Mera Gaon-42, Ashirwad-43, Bhakta Bilwamangal-48 and Roop sundari-49.
Do Deewane-1936 was the first film in which Motilal and Shobhana Samarth acted together. In later life, however, besides acting, they lived a life together also in real life. The film was directed by Chimanblal Luhar.
The Director CHIMANLAL MULJIBHOY LUHAR ( 1901-1948) was a Chemistry graduate from Bombay University. He started writing as a critic and author in journals like Beesvin sadi, Navchetan and Bombay Chronicle. He joined the film line as a lab Assistant in Kohinoor studios in early 20s. Soon he became a noted cameraman for several documentaries, with K.D.Brothers, Bombay,under a British cameraman of Prince of Wales’ official entourage. After a brief stint at Rajkot with Saurashtra Films and a longer one at Krishna Films-where he shot 20 films, he joined Sharada Studios with ‘Dagabaz Duniya-1926 and several stunt films by Master Vithal. He turned a producer for a few stunt films. Later he was a partner in Sharda films and a Director with Sagar Movietone(1934-1940). From 1941 to 46 he worked for Prakash Pictures. He directed Sassi Punnu-32,Silver King-35 Talash-E-haq (first film of Nargis, made by Jaddanbai)-35, Do deewane, Kharab Jaan, Capt. Kirtikumar, Dynamite, Kaun Kisika, Sewa Samaj, Saubhagya, Darshan, Station master, School Master, Uss paar and Bindiya. He died at the young age of 47 years,in 1948. He had established his own production outfit ‘Sun Art Pictures’ in 1943, but he made only 3 films with it -School Master-43, Uss Paar-44 and Bindiya-46, before he died, after a prolonged illness.
FILMOGRAPHY: 1932: Sassi Punnu; 1935: Silver King; Talash-e-Haq; 1936: Do Diwane/Be Kharab Jan; 1937: Captain Kirti Kumar; 1938: Dynamite; 1939: Kaun Kisika; Seva Samaj; 1940: Saubhagya; 1941: Darshan; 1942: Station Master; 1943: School Master; 1944: Us Paar; 1946: Bindiya.
Film Do Deewane took a satirical look at the practice in society, the character of a father, forcing his daughter into a marriage for monetary incentive, was at the heart of this film. The daughter runs away from home and meets a lot of people. In his original stage drama, Munshi had brought different people speaking in different languages- creating kind of a humour, however in the Hindi film version it was only Hindi language spoken by different people…still creating laughs by their grammar and pronunciation.
While doing the shooting, Motilal was quite hesitant and shy in love scenes. There was a scene in which he was supposed to take the Heroine in his arms. But even after trying several times Motilal could not do it. Fed up of waiting for long, it was Shobhana who jerked him towards her and embraced him ! Imagine who must have blushed in this scene !!
In another scene, Shobhana is sitting on a swing. Motilal had to come from behind and push the swing to frighten her.While doing the rehearsal of this scene, Motilal gave a hard push to the swing to look realistic. As a result Shobhana not only fell off the swing but promptly became unconscious also. It was then that Motilal came to know that she was pregnant. Later on 4-6-1936, Shobhana gave birth to Nutan !
Shobhana Samarth (17 November 1916 – 09 February 2000) was an actress, director and producer of Marathi ethnicity, who began her career in the early days of talkie movies in the Hindi film industry, and continued in lead roles into the 1950s. She started in Marathi cinema. Her first Hindi film Nigahen Nafrat, was released in 1935. She is best remembered for her portrayal of Sita in Ram Rajya (1943).In 1997, she was honoured with the Filmfare Special Award for her contribution to arts. Samarth later produced and directed a pair of movies that launched the careers of her daughters, Nutan & Tanuja.
Shobhana was born on 17 November 1916 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, Undivided India, now Mumbai in Maharashtra as Saroj Shilotri. An only child, her father Prabhakar Shilotri was a “pioneer banker” having started the Shilotri Bank in Bombay. Her mother Rattan Bai, in 1936 acted in the film “Frontiers of Freedom” (Swarajyachya Seemewar in Marathi). Shobhna studied initially in Cathedral School, Bombay, for one year. In 1928, her father suffered financial losses and the business went into liquidation. The family then shifted to Bangalore in 1931, where Shobhana attended Baldwin Girls High School. To earn a living, her father gave private tuitions, while her mother taught in a Marathi school. In December that year, her father died of a heart attack & the mother and daughter returned to Bombay to stay with her maternal uncle. Shobhana studied in a convent school, but was unable to complete her matriculation as she had joined films by then. Her uncle was opposed to her joining films and she and her mother moved out of his home (ironically his daughter and Shobhana’s cousin Nalini Jaywant herself became an actress). Shobhana taught privately to make money. She met her future husband Kumarsen Samarth during this time, who had just returned from Germany and was keen on directing films. They got engaged and she started work on her first film.
Shobhana Samarth’s first film was “Orphans Of Society” (1935), also called Nigahe Nafrat or Vilasi Ishwar for Kolhapur Cinetone, directed by Vinayak and starred Vinayak and Baburao Pendharkar. The film was not a success, but Shobhana was critically acclaimed for her role. The film was bilingual, made in Urdu and Marathi. In 1936 she acted in Do Diwane (1936), directed by C. M. Luhar and co-starring Motilal, Yakub and Aruna Devi. In 1937 Shobhana Samarth acted in Kokila, directed by Sarvottam Badami, starring Motilal, Sabita Devi and Sitara Devi.
By the end of 1937 Shobhana Samarth acted in Industrial India (Nirala Hindustan), directed by Mohan Sinha with Prem Adib and Wasti. Another film was Pati Patni (1939) directed by V. M. Gunjal with co-stars Yakub, Sitara Devi and Wasti. By 1939, Shobhana Samarth had joined Hindustan Cinetone, making four films with them, which included Kaun Kisi ka (1939), Saubhagya (1940) by C. M. Luhar and Apni Nagariya (1940) by V. M. Gunjal. She then worked in a film directed by her husband, Kumar Sen Samarth, called Ghar Javai (1941), where she was cast with Damuanna Malvankar.
In 1942 came her career-defining film Bharat Milap, directed by Vijay Bhatt and starring Durga Khote as Kaikeyi, Shobhana as Seeta and Prem Adib as Ram. Following this was Ram Rajya in 1943, and Shobhana became identified as Seeta, leading to several other films where they recreated the roles. Shobhana as Sita and Prem Adib as Rama became extremely popular and were accepted by the audiences and had them featured as Rama and Sita on calendars. She acted in 51 films. Her last film was Do Chor-1972.
Shobhana Samarth was married to director & cinematographer Kumarsen Samarth from Vile Parle (E), Mumbai. They had three daughters Nutan, Tanuja and Chatura and a son, Jaideep. Eventually, the couple parted amicably and Shobhana became linked to actor Motilal Rajvansh. Two of her daughters, Nutan and Tanuja, also became actresses. Shobhana produced their debut films. Her other daughter Chatura, is an artist and her son Jaideep is an advertising film producer. Chatura and Jaideep never acted in films. Nutan’s son Mohnish Bahl is also an actor, as are Tanuja’s daughters Kajol and Tanishaa Mukherji. Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgan Other members of the dynasty include Shomu Mukherjee, who married Tanuja.
Shobhana Samarth & her daughter Nutan were estranged for more than two decades, but reconciled in the year 1983 before Nutan’s death from cancer in February 1991. At her own death from cancer on 9th February 2000, Shobhana had 7 granddaughters, one grandson, 3 great-granddaughters & 2 great-grandsons.
The story of the film was the usual conflict between Generation thinking and values. Since the time unknown, newer Generations have always felt that the older people were not keeping up with current times. This was so 100 years ago and is very much true even today. The film which was made about 80 years ago tried to discuss this conflict, cinematically. Millionaire Ramdas wants to marry his daughter as per his choice. Not agreeing to this, Miss Rambha (Shobhana Samarth) runs away from home and in her quest of peace, meets Dr. Mohanlal (Motilal). They fall in love. At the end it is revealed that Mohanlal was the original choice of her father. So, all is well.
The film had subplots to create comic situations. However, as per the review of the film posted in Film India magazine, the comedy did not induce most people in the audience to laugh and the acting of most actors was mediocre. The technical side was much appreciated. Anyway, Baburao Patel of Film India magazine rarely appreciated or had good words for any film, so nothing new in this review also. ( Thanks to the book Sagar Movietone by Biren Kothari ji and material provided by the late Harish Raghuwanshi ji, used in this post).
Here is a song from today’s film, sung by Motilal. Enjoy….
Song- Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein (Do Deewaane)(1936), Singer-Motilal, Lyricist-Raghunath Brahmbhatt, MD-Pransukhlal Nayak
Lyrics:
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur
kachche taaron
dekho yaaron
kachche taaron
dekho yaaron
aundhe dil kee dor jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee
rag rag mein sangeet jagaawe
rag rag mein sangeet jagaawe
ek taan mein dhyaan bhulaawe
ek taan mein dhyaan bhulaawe
soone jeewan mein jyot ye jagye
soone jeewan mein jyot ye jagye
soone jeewan mein jyot ye jagye
soone jeewan mein jyot ye jagye
aage chaaron oar jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur
tarah tarah ke ghanthh padhhaawe
tarah tarah ke ghanthh padhhaawe
kadam kadam per raah dikhaawe
kadam kadam per raah dikhaawe
sachchee baat ko jhoothh banaawe
sachchee baat ko jhoothh banaawe
aisee ye chichor jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur jagat mein
Prem kee mastee aur
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