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'''''Chashme Buddoor''''' ({{Translation|Far be the evil eye}}) is a 1981 Indian [[romantic comedy]]-[[buddy film|buddy]] film directed by [[Sai Paranjpye|Sai Paranjape]] and produced by Gul Anand and his sister Jayshree Anand–Makhija. The film stars [[Farooq Sheikh]], [[Deepti Naval]], [[Rakesh Bedi]], [[Ravi Baswani]] and [[Leela Mishra]] in lead roles. The story revolves around three close friends who fall in love with a girl named Neha. Two of the friends fail to woo her and decide to seek revenge after discovering that their third roommate is dating the girl. The remake version directed by [[David Dhawan]] and the original digitally restored film were both released on 5 April 2013. The lyrics written by Indu Jain were composed by Raj Kamal and sung by [[K. J. Yesudas|Yesudas]] and Hemanti Shukla. |
'''''Chashme Buddoor''''' ({{Translation|Far be the evil eye}}) is a 1981 Indian [[romantic comedy]]-[[buddy film|buddy]] film directed by [[Sai Paranjpye|Sai Paranjape]] and produced by Gul Anand and his sister Jayshree Anand–Makhija. The film stars [[Farooq Sheikh]], [[Deepti Naval]], [[Rakesh Bedi]], [[Ravi Baswani]] and [[Leela Mishra]] in lead roles. The story revolves around three close friends who fall in love with a girl named Neha. Two of the friends fail to woo her and decide to seek revenge after discovering that their third roommate is dating the girl. The plot is inspired by [[K. Bhagyaraj]]'s 1981 movie ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Nivedita |date=25 March 2018 |title=Farooque Shaikh birth anniversary: An unheroic actor who could make us laugh, feel deep remorse |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/farooque-shaikh-birth-anniversary-bollywood-s-aam-aadmi-who-went-too-soon/story-2B6gfaFBRZPnbIuhpOl24M.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123042834/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/farooque-shaikh-birth-anniversary-bollywood-s-aam-aadmi-who-went-too-soon/story-2B6gfaFBRZPnbIuhpOl24M.html |archive-date=23 January 2024 |access-date=23 January 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> A [[Chashme Baddoor (2013 film)|remake version]] directed by [[David Dhawan]] and the original digitally restored film were both released on 5 April 2013. The lyrics written by Indu Jain were composed by Raj Kamal and sung by [[K. J. Yesudas|Yesudas]] and Hemanti Shukla. |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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Siddharth Parashar ([[Farooq Sheikh]]), Omi Sharma ([[Rakesh Bedi]]) and Jomo Lakhanpal ([[Ravi Baswani]]) are close friends and roommates who are studying at [[Delhi University]]. Siddharth has completed M.A. in [[Economics]] and is preparing for |
Siddharth Parashar ([[Farooq Sheikh]]), Omi Sharma ([[Rakesh Bedi]]) and Jomo Lakhanpal ([[Ravi Baswani]]) are close friends and roommates who are studying at [[Delhi University]]. Siddharth has completed M.A. in [[Economics]] and is preparing for Ph.D. While Siddharth is a studious boy who loves to spend most of his time with books, his friends Omi and Jomo are mostly busy chasing girls. The only thing common among the three of them is [[smoking]]. They Used to buy cigarettes from local paan shop owned by Lallan Miyan ([[Saeed Jaffrey]]). One day, Omi and Jomo spot a girl named Neha Rajan ([[Deepti Naval]]) from their balcony and try to impress her one by one by their antics. However, both of them give up after experiencing shameful events. |
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After some days, Neha visits their flat as the salesgirl of Chamko washing powder. Omi and Jomo quickly hide as soon as they spot her from the [[peep hole]]. Siddharth meets Neha for the first time and soon a love story begins. Meanwhile, Siddharth gets a job in company where Neha's father is manager. He too gets impressed by Siddharth and sees a prospective son-in-law in him. However, when Omi and Jomo discover their relationship, they decide to plot something to end their relationship and also to seek revenge to the embarrassment inflicted upon them by the girl. Initially, they succeed in creating a false image of Neha's character and separating Siddharth and Neha, but later on repent when they realise that Siddharth's love for Neha is genuine and he has started losing his interest in work and study and is most likely to end his life as well. Neha is clueless about abrupt change in Siddharth's behaviour. Finally, Omi and Jomo decide to reunite both the lovers. As a spate of kidnapping (especially of young girls) has started in [[Delhi]], Omi and Jomo plan a fake kidnapping of Neha along with her grandmother ([[Leela Mishra]]) where Siddharth will rescue her. Unfortunately, she is kidnapped by the real gang and the duo is left in the lurch. Siddharth fights with real kidnappers and police arrive at the scene with Lallanmiyan to arrest the gang. The later part of the story revolves on how they clear the confusion that she has been going through and how she was kidnapped by real thugs and finally rescued. |
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== Cast == |
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* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as himself (Guest Appearance) |
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as himself (Guest Appearance) |
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* [[Rekha]] as herself (Guest Appearance) |
* [[Rekha]] as herself (Guest Appearance) |
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* [[Vinod Nagpal]] as Music Teacher |
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== Soundtrack == |
== Soundtrack == |
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All the songs<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindigeetmala.net/movie/chashme_baddoor.htm |title=Chashme Baddoor : Lyrics and video of songs from the movie ''Chashme Buddoor'' (1981) |website=HindiGeetMala}}</ref> were composed by [[Raj Kamal]] and were penned by Indu Jain. The film has a popular song |
All the songs<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindigeetmala.net/movie/chashme_baddoor.htm |title=Chashme Baddoor : Lyrics and video of songs from the movie ''Chashme Buddoor'' (1981) |website=HindiGeetMala}}</ref> were composed by [[Raj Kamal]] and were penned by Indu Jain. The film has a popular song "Kahan Se Aaye Badra", which has been set in ''[[Megh (raga)|Raag Megh]]'' (known as ''[[Madhyamavathi]]'' in [[Carnatic Music]]) sung by [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[Haimanti Sukla]]. |
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|"Karna Tha Inkar" (Parody Song)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfRaqwE2220 |url-status=|title=Chashme Buddoor – Parody Song – Cult Classic Songs Comedy Compilation – Deepti Naval, Ravi Baswani |last=Rajshri |date=1 September 2014 |publisher= |via=YouTube}}{{deadlink}}</ref> |
|"Karna Tha Inkar" (Parody Song)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfRaqwE2220 |url-status=|title=Chashme Buddoor – Parody Song – Cult Classic Songs Comedy Compilation – Deepti Naval, Ravi Baswani |last=Rajshri |date=1 September 2014 |publisher= |via=YouTube}}{{deadlink|date=September 2023}}</ref> |
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== Remakes == |
== Remakes == |
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* The plot of [[K. Bhagyaraj]]'s 1981 movie ''[[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]]'' had similarities with this movie. |
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* The 1984 Malayalam movie ''[[Odaruthammava Aalariyam]]'' directed by Priyadarshan had borrowed some elements from this film. |
* The 1984 Malayalam movie ''[[Odaruthammava Aalariyam]]'' directed by Priyadarshan had borrowed some elements from this film. |
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* 2003 movie ''[[Nayee Padosan]]'' was partially inspired from this film. |
* 2003 movie ''[[Nayee Padosan]]'' was partially inspired from this film. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{IMDb title|id=0082162| |
* {{IMDb title|id=0082162|title=Chashme Buddoor}} |
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* [http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2003/feb/22dinesh.htm Chashme Buddoor Storyline] |
* [http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2003/feb/22dinesh.htm Chashme Buddoor Storyline] |
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 13 December 2024
| Chashme Buddoor | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Sai Paranjpye |
| Written by | Sai Paranjpye |
| Produced by | Gul Anand Jayshree Anand-Makhija |
| Starring | Farooq Sheikh Deepti Naval Rakesh Bedi Ravi Baswani Leela Mishra |
| Cinematography | Virendra Sahni |
| Edited by | Om Prakash Makkar |
| Music by | Raj Kamal |
| Distributed by | PLA Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Chashme Buddoor (transl. Far be the evil eye) is a 1981 Indian romantic comedy-buddy film directed by Sai Paranjape and produced by Gul Anand and his sister Jayshree Anand–Makhija. The film stars Farooq Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Leela Mishra in lead roles. The story revolves around three close friends who fall in love with a girl named Neha. Two of the friends fail to woo her and decide to seek revenge after discovering that their third roommate is dating the girl. The plot is inspired by K. Bhagyaraj's 1981 movie Indru Poi Naalai Vaa.[1] A remake version directed by David Dhawan and the original digitally restored film were both released on 5 April 2013. The lyrics written by Indu Jain were composed by Raj Kamal and sung by Yesudas and Hemanti Shukla.
Plot
[edit]Siddharth Parashar (Farooq Sheikh), Omi Sharma (Rakesh Bedi) and Jomo Lakhanpal (Ravi Baswani) are close friends and roommates who are studying at Delhi University. Siddharth has completed M.A. in Economics and is preparing for Ph.D. While Siddharth is a studious boy who loves to spend most of his time with books, his friends Omi and Jomo are mostly busy chasing girls. The only thing common among the three of them is smoking. They Used to buy cigarettes from local paan shop owned by Lallan Miyan (Saeed Jaffrey). One day, Omi and Jomo spot a girl named Neha Rajan (Deepti Naval) from their balcony and try to impress her one by one by their antics. However, both of them give up after experiencing shameful events.
After some days, Neha visits their flat as the salesgirl of Chamko washing powder. Omi and Jomo quickly hide as soon as they spot her from the peep hole. Siddharth meets Neha for the first time and soon a love story begins. Meanwhile, Siddharth gets a job in company where Neha's father is manager. He too gets impressed by Siddharth and sees a prospective son-in-law in him. However, when Omi and Jomo discover their relationship, they decide to plot something to end their relationship and also to seek revenge to the embarrassment inflicted upon them by the girl. Initially, they succeed in creating a false image of Neha's character and separating Siddharth and Neha, but later on repent when they realise that Siddharth's love for Neha is genuine and he has started losing his interest in work and study and is most likely to end his life as well. Neha is clueless about abrupt change in Siddharth's behaviour. Finally, Omi and Jomo decide to reunite both the lovers. As a spate of kidnapping (especially of young girls) has started in Delhi, Omi and Jomo plan a fake kidnapping of Neha along with her grandmother (Leela Mishra) where Siddharth will rescue her. Unfortunately, she is kidnapped by the real gang and the duo is left in the lurch. Siddharth fights with real kidnappers and police arrive at the scene with Lallanmiyan to arrest the gang. The later part of the story revolves on how they clear the confusion that she has been going through and how she was kidnapped by real thugs and finally rescued.
Cast
[edit]- Farooq Sheikh as Siddharth Parashar
- Deepti Naval as Neha Rajan
- Rakesh Bedi as Omi Sharma
- Ravi Baswani as Jomo Lakhanpal
- Leela Mishra as Dadi Amma (Neha's grandmother)
- Vinod Doshi as Neha's father
- Ranjan Grewal as Neha's brother
- Saeed Jaffrey as Lallan Miyan (shopkeeper)
- Amitabh Bachchan as himself (Guest Appearance)
- Rekha as herself (Guest Appearance)
- Vinod Nagpal as Music Teacher
Production
[edit]Chashme Buddoor was produced by Gul Anand and Jayshree Anand-Makhija.[citation needed]
Soundtrack
[edit]All the songs[2] were composed by Raj Kamal and were penned by Indu Jain. The film has a popular song "Kahan Se Aaye Badra", which has been set in Raag Megh (known as Madhyamavathi in Carnatic Music) sung by K. J. Yesudas and Haimanti Sukla.
| # | Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
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| 1 | "Kahan Se Aaye Badra" | Yesudas, Haimanti Sukla | 07:38 |
| 2 | "Is Nadi Ko Mera" | Shailendra Singh, Haimanti Shukla | 05:50 |
| 3 | "Kali Ghori Dwar Khari" | Yesudas, Haimanti Sukla | 05:36 |
| 4 | "Karna Tha Inkar" (Parody Song)[3] | Parody Song | 03:37 |
| 5 | "Aansoon Ki Aarti" | Haimanti Sukla | 03:26 |
| 6 | "Kaise Ho Pagal" | Raj Kamal, Haimanti Sukla | 05:00 |
| 7 | "Pyaar Lagawat Pranay Mohabbat" | Anand Kumar C., Shailendra Singh, Hariharan | 04:38 |
Remakes
[edit]- The 1984 Malayalam movie Odaruthammava Aalariyam directed by Priyadarshan had borrowed some elements from this film.
- 2003 movie Nayee Padosan was partially inspired from this film.
- 2013 film Chashme Baddoor was an official adaptation of this movie.
Awards
[edit]Nominated
- Best Film – Gul Anand
- Best Director – Sai Paranjpye
- Best Supporting Actor – Saeed Jaffrey
- Best Comedian – Rakesh Bedi
- Best Comedian – Ravi Baswani
References
[edit]- ^ Mishra, Nivedita (25 March 2018). "Farooque Shaikh birth anniversary: An unheroic actor who could make us laugh, feel deep remorse". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Chashme Baddoor : Lyrics and video of songs from the movie Chashme Buddoor (1981)". HindiGeetMala.
- ^ Rajshri (1 September 2014). "Chashme Buddoor – Parody Song – Cult Classic Songs Comedy Compilation – Deepti Naval, Ravi Baswani" – via YouTube.[dead link]