Tohfa: Difference between revisions

Tohfa
Tohfa
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. Raghavendra Rao
Written by	Kader Khan (dialogues); Indeevar (lyrics);
Screenplay by	K. Raghavendra Rao
Based on	Devatha; by K. Raghavendra Rao
Produced by	D. Rama Naidu
Starring	Jeetendra; Jaya Prada; Sridevi
Cinematography	K. S. Prakash
Edited by	K. A. Marthand
Music by	Bappi Lahiri
Production; company	Suresh Productions
Release date	3 February 1984;
Running time	160 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Box office	₹13 (equivalent to ₹200 or US$2.40 in 2023)

Browse history interactively

← Previous edit

Content deleted Content added

VisualWikitext

Inline

Latest revision as of 14:12, 13 October 2024

Tohfa (transl. Gift) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language melodrama comedy film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. The film was a massive box office success, grossing ₹13 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1984.^[1]

The film's narrative follows siblings Janki and Lalita who both fall for Ram, their good friend. When Lalita learns that Janki loves Ram, she steps back and allows her sister to marry him. It was a remake of Raghavendra Rao's Telugu blockbuster Devatha (1982), with Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles.

At the 32nd Filmfare Awards, Tohfa received three nominations: Best Comic Actor (Kapoor), Best Music and Best Lyrics "Pyaar Ka Tohfa Tera."^[2]

Plot

Janaki (Jayaprada) and Lalita (Sridevi) are sisters who love each other dearly. Lalita and Ram (Jeetendra) fall passionately in love with each other. Unknown to them, Janaki is also in love with Ram. When Lalita finds out, she decides to sacrifice her relationship with Ram. In haste, she marries a good-for-nothing man (Shakti Kapoor), who is arrested by the police immediately afterward. Unaware of Lalita's true motive, Ram and Janaki are furious with her.

Lalita moves away and is not seen for several years. Ram and Janaki get married and live happily; their only sorrow is their inability to have children. Many years later, Ram meets Lalita again. She is working in an office and singlehandedly bringing up her son. To his shock, Ram realizes that he is the father of Lalita's son. The child had been conceived in a moment of passion between Ram and Lalita before they separated. Ram is torn between his loyalty to his wife Janaki and the pull of affection towards his son. Janaki, now expecting a child, finds out about her sister's reappearance but misunderstands the whole situation. She begins to suspect Ram and Lalita of cheating on her. However, at last, all the misunderstandings are cleared up. The true extent of Lalita's sacrifice becomes known to Janaki, who feel very guilty. Janaki gives birth to a daughter and passes away, leaving the baby and Ram in Lalita's care.

Cast

Jeetendra as Ram
Jaya Prada as Janki
Sridevi as Lalita
Kader Khan as Raghuveer Singh
Shakti Kapoor as Kaamesh Singh
Asrani as Poojari
Aruna Irani
Jagdeep
Leela Mishra as Dadi
Mohan Choti as Jamoore

Soundtrack

All songs are composed by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics are penned by Indeevar. The song "Ek Aankh Maroon To" was renamed as "Bhankas" from the movie, Baaghi 3. The singers are sung by Dev Negi, Bappi Lahiri and Jonita Gandhi. The music is composed by Tanishk Bagchi.

Song	Singer
"Albela Mausam Kehta Hai Swagatam"	Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
"Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein Roop Rang Ke Bhare Hue"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Ek Aankh Maroon To Parda Hat Jaye"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Bana Hai Jeevan Mera"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Milan Maujon Se Maujon Ka"	Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Marketing and reception

Producer D. Rama Naidu employed huge billboards and cut outs for film's publicity before its release and managed to create considerable public interest. Upon its release, Tohfa was immediately noticed for its item number "Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera" picturised on Jaya Prada and "Ek Ankh Marun To" with “Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein”, picturised on Sridevi sung by Asha Bhonsle, all of which became chartbusters.^[3]

Awards

32nd Filmfare Awards:

Nominated

Best Comedian – Shakti Kapoor
Best Music Director – Bappi Lahiri
Best Lyricist – Indeevar for "Tohfa Tere Pyaar Ka"

Legacy

The dialogue "Aaoo Lalita" used by Shakti Kapoor became popular and Kapoor named his restaurant after the dialogue in 2017.^[4]

References

^ "Worth their weight in gold (80s)". Box office India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
^ List of Filmfare Award Winners and Nominations, 1953–2005
^ "Pulse of the people". The Hindu. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
^ Arunachalam, Param (14 April 2020). BollySwar: 1981 - 1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7.

External links

Tohfa at IMDb

This article about a Hindi film of the 1980s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

[boxofficeindia.co.in-1] "Worth their weight in gold (80s)". Box office India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.

[2] List of Filmfare Award Winners and Nominations, 1953–2005

[hindu-3] "Pulse of the people". The Hindu. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2012.

[4] Arunachalam, Param (14 April 2020). BollySwar: 1981 - 1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{EngvarB|date=September 2013}}
-{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
 {{Infobox film
 | name           = Tohfa
@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 | screenplay     = K. Raghavendra Rao
 | story          =
-| based_on       = {{based on|[[Devata (1982 film)]]|[[K. Raghavendra Rao]]}}
+| based_on       = {{based on|[[Devata (1982 film)|''Devatha'']]|[[K. Raghavendra Rao]]}}
-| starring       = [[Jeetendra]]<br />[[Sridevi]]<br />[[Jaya Prada]]
+| starring       = [[Jeetendra]]<br />[[Jaya Prada]]<br />[[Sridevi]]
 | music          = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
 | cinematography = K. S. Prakash
@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 | language       = [[Hindi]]
 | budget         =
-| gross          = {{INRConvert|9|c|year=1984}}
+| gross          = {{INRConvert|13|crores|year=1984}}
 }}
-'''''Tohfa''''' ({{translation|Gift}}) is a 1984 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[masala film]] produced by [[D. Ramanaidu]] under the [[Suresh Productions]] banner and directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. It stars [[Jeetendra]], [[Sridevi]] and [[Jaya Prada]]. The film is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu film]] ''[[Devata (1982 film)|Devata]]'' (1982). The film upon its release was a massive box office success, grossing {{₹|9 crore}}, becoming the [[Bollywood films of 1984|highest-grossing Indian film of 1984]].<ref name="boxofficeindia.co.in">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/ |title=Worth their weight in gold (80s) |work=Box office India |access-date=2016-01-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111104732/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/ |archive-date=11 January 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
+'''''Tohfa''''' ({{translation|Gift}}) is a 1984 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[melodrama]] [[comedy film]] produced by [[D. Ramanaidu]] under the [[Suresh Productions]] banner and directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. It stars [[Jeetendra]], [[Jaya Prada]] and [[Sridevi]].  The film was a massive box office success, grossing {{₹|13 crore}} and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1984.<ref name="boxofficeindia.co.in">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/ |title=Worth their weight in gold (80s) |work=Box office India |access-date=2016-01-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111104732/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/ |archive-date=11 January 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
-The film's narrative follows siblings Janki and Lalita who both fall for Ram, their good friend. When Lalita learns that Janki loves Ram, she steps back and allows her sister to marry him. It was a direct remake of Raghavendra Rao's Telugu blockbuster '' [[Devatha (1982 film)|Devatha]]'' (1982), with Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles.
+The film's narrative follows siblings Janki and Lalita who both fall for Ram, their good friend. When Lalita learns that Janki loves Ram, she steps back and allows her sister to marry him. It was a remake of Raghavendra Rao's Telugu blockbuster'' [[Devatha (1982 film)|Devatha]]'' (1982), with Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles.
 At the [[32nd Filmfare Awards]], ''Tohfa'' received three nominations: [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Comic Actor]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music]] and  [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyrics]] "Pyaar Ka Tohfa Tera."<ref>[http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf List of Filmfare Award Winners and Nominations, 1953–2005]</ref>
@@ Line 36: / Line 37: @@
 ==Cast==
 * [[Jeetendra]] as Ram
-* [[Sridevi]] as Lalita
+* [[Jaya Prada]] as Janki
-* [[Jaya Prada]] as Janki
+* [[Sridevi]] as Lalita
 * [[Kader Khan]] as Raghuveer Singh
 * [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Kaamesh Singh
@@ Line 48: / Line 49: @@
 == Soundtrack ==
 All songs are composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]] and lyrics are penned by [[Indeevar]].
+The song "Ek Aankh Maroon To" was renamed as "Bhankas" from the movie, [[Baaghi 3]]. The singers are sung by [[Dev Negi]], [[Bappi Lahiri]] and [[Jonita Gandhi]]. The music is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]].
 {|class="wikitable"
 ! Song !! Singer
 |-
 | "Albela Mausam Kehta Hai Swagatam"
-| [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Kishore Kumar]]
+| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
 |-
-| "Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein Roop Rang Ke Saje Hue Hai"
+| "Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein Roop Rang Ke Bhare Hue"
 | [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Asha Bhosle]]
 |-
@@ Line 61: / Line 62: @@
 | [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Asha Bhosle]]
 |-
-| "Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Banaye Jeevan Mera"
+| "Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Bana Hai Jeevan Mera"
 | [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Asha Bhosle]]
 |-
@@ Line 70: / Line 71: @@
 ==Marketing and reception==
-Producer [[D. Rama Naidu]] employed huge billboards and cut outs for film's publicity before its release and managed to create considerable public interest. Upon its release, ''Tohfa'' was immediately noticed for its [[item number]] "Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera" picturised on [[Jaya Prada]] and "Ek Ankh Marun To", picturised on [[Sridevi]] sung by [[Asha Bhonsle]], both of which became chartbusters.<ref name=hindu>{{cite news |title=Pulse of the people |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article672715.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 September 2010 |access-date=16 June 2012 }}</ref>
+Producer [[D. Rama Naidu]] employed huge billboards and cut outs for film's publicity before its release and managed to create considerable public interest. Upon its release, ''Tohfa'' was immediately noticed for its [[item number]] "Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera" picturised on [[Jaya Prada]] and "Ek Ankh Marun To" with “Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein”, picturised on [[Sridevi]] sung by [[Asha Bhonsle]], all of which became chartbusters.<ref name=hindu>{{cite news |title=Pulse of the people |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article672715.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 September 2010 |access-date=16 June 2012 }}</ref>
+== Awards ==
+'''[[32nd Filmfare Awards]]:'''
+'''Nominated'''
+* [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Comedian]] – [[Shakti Kapoor]]
+* [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – [[Bappi Lahiri]]
+* [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] – [[Indeevar]] for "Tohfa Tere Pyaar Ka"
 ==Legacy==
@@ Line 85: / Line 95: @@
 [[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]
 [[Category:1984 romantic drama films]]
-[[Category:Indian films]]
 [[Category:Hindi remakes of Telugu films]]
 [[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
 [[Category:Films scored by Bappi Lahiri]]
-[[Category:Masala films]]
+[[Category:1980s masala films]]
 [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
 [[Category:Suresh Productions films]]
+{{1980s-Hindi-film-stub}}

v t e Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1970s	Babu (1975) Jyothi (1976) Aame Katha (1977) Amara Deepam (1977) Adavi Ramudu (1977) Padaharella Vayasu (1978) Simha Baludu (1978) KD No:1 (1978) Driver Ramudu (1979) Vetagadu (1979)
1980s	Nishana (1980) Bhale Krishnudu (1980) Gharana Donga (1980) Mosagadu (1980) Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980) Ragile Jwala (1981) Gaja Donga (1981) Ooruki Monagadu (1981) Tirugu Leni Manishi (1981) Satyam Shivam (1981) Prema Kanuka (1981) Kondaveeti Simham (1981) Madhura Swapnam (1982) Trisulam (1982) Justice Chowdary (1982) Farz Aur Kanoon (1982) Devatha (1982) Himmatwala (1983) Adavi Simhalu (1983) Jaani Dost (1983) Justice Chaudhury (1983) Sakthi (1983) Tohfa (1984) (Hindi) Bobbili Brahmanna (1984) Kaamyab (1984) (Hindi) Naya Kadam (1984) (Hindi) Hoshiyar (1985) Pattabhishekam (1985) Adavi Donga (1985) Masterji (1985) Mera Saathi (1985) Agni Parvatam (1985) Vajrayudham (1985) Apoorva Sahodarulu (1985) Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1985) Dharm Adhikari (1986) Ravana Brahma (1986) Kondaveeti Raja (1986) Suhaagan (1986) (Hindi) Chanakya Sapatham (1986) Bharatamlo Arjunudu (1987) Sahasa Samrat (1987) Agni Putrudu (1987) Janaki Ramudu (1988) Donga Ramudu (1988) Manchi Donga (1988) Aakhari Poratam (1988) Yuddha Bhoomi (1988) Agni (1989) Rudranetra (1989) Ontari Poratam (1989)
1990s	Alludugaru (1990) Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) Coolie No. 1 (1991) Rowdy Alludu (1991) Sundarakanda (1992) Allari Mogudu (1992) Gharana Mogudu (1992) Aswamedham (1992) Allari Priyudu (1993) Major Chandrakanth (1993) Allari Premikudu (1994) Muddula Priyudu (1994) Mugguru Monagallu (1995) Raja Simham (1995) Gharana Bullodu (1996) Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996) Pelli Sandadi (1996) Bombay Priyudu (1996) Annamayya (1997) Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1998) (Hindi) Srimathi Vellostha (1998) Love Story 1999 (1998) Paradesi (1998) Iddaru Mitrulu (1999) Rajakumarudu (1999)
2000s	Pelli Sambandham (2000) Moodu Mukkalaata (2000) Sri Manjunatha (2001) (Kannada/Telugu) Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) (Hindi) Gangotri (2003) Subash Chandra Bose (2005) Allari Bullodu (2005) Sri Ramadasu (2006) Pandurangadu (2008)
2010s	Jhummandi Naadam (2010) Shirdi Sai (2012) Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)