Albela 73 years old

Day-dreamer and Artist, Pyarelal, lives a poor lifestyle in Bombay with his retired dad; housewife mom; married brother, Mohan and his wife, Malti; and unmarried sister, Vimla. It is now time for Vimla to get married, her dad has saved a thousand Rupees, while Mohan has made arrangements for six hundred more, and Pyarelal is asked to arrange for four hundred. Instead Pyarelal brings home one hundred rupees, informing his family that he has been fired from his job, and will be unable to raise any more money. An argument ensues, and Pyarelal is asked to leave. He leaves, swearing only to return when he is a famous and wealthy man. He meets with pretty actress, Asha, both fall in love with each other, and he starts acting in the theater, and achieves quick success. He starts sending money and gifts home to his parents, and hopes that they will be pleased with his success. Then one day when he feels that he has achieved his success, he returns home...

Credits

Albela Cast

Name Character
Bhagwan Dada He was 37, 88 years old when he died as Pyarelal
Sunder as Theatre Owner (as Sundar)
Dulari She was 22, 84 years old when she died as Malti
Geeta Bali She was 21, 35 years old when she died as Asha
Pratima Devi She was 58, 76 years old when she died as Pyarelal's Mother

Albela Crew

Name Department
Bhagwan Dada as Director. He was 37 (88) years old when He died Directing
Bhagwan Dada as Writer. He was 37 (88) years old when He died Writing
Albela poster
Albela (73 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, February 15, 1951
  • Runtime: 158 minutes