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Overview
Tells the story of newly weds Hamid and Salma. They move into a rental flat next door to the local red light district. The flat had been the former home of a well known mujra and qawali singer, Shamshad. Men still come to the door in the hope of seeing Shamshad and do not seem too put out by seeing Salma despite her protestations. The couple struggle to live within the bounds of their own moral code while the earnings of prostitution seem to be flaunted around them. Hamid gets more and more angry and seemingly unable to reconcile his morality with the immorality of the world and at one point beats his wife and then rapes her making her into a 'whore' of his fantasy. The story here bears resemblance to the later 'Ek Chadar Maili Si' by the same director and seems to explore the complex world of women and sexuality as viewed by Indian men: mother, goddess, whore. This film also explores the ethos of prostitution in its reality and as a metaphor for the outside world.
A closer look
Dastak (1970) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music. Directed by Rajinder Singh Bedi. The cast includes Sanjeev Kumar, Rehana Sultan, Shakeela Bano Bhopali, Anwar Hussain. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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Dastak FAQs
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What is the original language of Dastak?
Dastak is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dastak?
Our source metadata lists 31 December 1970. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dastak?
The listed director is Rajinder Singh Bedi.
Who is in the cast of Dastak?
The available cast credits include Sanjeev Kumar, Rehana Sultan, Shakeela Bano Bhopali, Anwar Hussain, Manmohan Krishna. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dastak?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dastak?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music.
What is the original title of Dastak?
The original title in our source data is दस्तक. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dastak about?
Tells the story of newly weds Hamid and Salma. They move into a rental flat next door to the local red light district. The flat had been the former home of a well known mujra and qawali singer, Shamshad. Men still come to the door in the hope of seeing Shamshad and do not seem too put out by seeing Salma despite her protestations. The couple struggle to live within the bounds of their own moral code while the earnings of prostitution seem to be flaunted around them. Hamid gets more and more angry and seemingly unable to reconcile his morality with the immorality of the world and at one point beats his wife and then rapes her making her into a 'whore' of his fantasy. The story here bears resemblance to the later 'Ek Chadar Maili Si' by the same director and seems to explore the complex world of women and sexuality as viewed by Indian men: mother, goddess, whore. This film also explores the ethos of prostitution in its reality and as a metaphor for the outside world.
