Devata (1978 film)
| Devata | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | S. Ramanathan |
| Produced by | N.N. Sippy |
| Written by |
Gulzar Story: Vietnam Veedu Sundaram |
| Starring |
Sanjeev Kumar Shabana Azmi Benjamin Gilani Sarika |
| Music by | Rahul Dev Burman |
| Cinematography | Nando Bhattacharya |
| Edited by |
Waman Bhonsle Guru Dutt Shirali |
| Distributed by | Prithiva Pictures |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Devata is a 1978 Hindi film, directed by S. Ramanathan. It stars Sanjeev Kumar and Shabana Azmi. This movie was remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli, with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead.
Synopsis
Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his child Mary. Mary falls in love with a playboy and when he refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Subsequently, Tony is arrested and sentenced for life but he flees from custody. Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted and relieved. Unfortunately for Tony, he must now decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment.
Cast
- Sanjeev Kumar as Tony/Tarun Kumar Gupta
- Shabana Azmi as Mary
- Rakesh Roshan as George
- Sarika as Lily
- Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes
- Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence
- Asit Sen as Doctor Shambhunath
- Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Rahul Dev Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chand Churake Laya Hoon" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 2 | "Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 3 | "Main To Kale Badarva Se Haari" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro To" | Mohammed Rafi |
Awards and nominations
- 1979 Filmfare Awards - Nominated
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