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'''''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 [[masala 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 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>


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 direct remake of Raghavendra Rao's Telugu blockbuster '' [[Devatha (1982 film)|Devatha]]'' (1982), with Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Jeetendra]] as Ram
* [[Jeetendra]] as Ram
* [[Sridevi]] as Lalita
* [[Jaya Prada]] as Janki
* [[Jaya Prada]] as Janki
* [[Sridevi]] as Lalita
* [[Kader Khan]] as Raghuveer Singh
* [[Kader Khan]] as Raghuveer Singh
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Kaamesh Singh
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Kaamesh Singh

Revision as of 07:11, 12 August 2021

Tohfa
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Raghavendra Rao
Written by
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Based onDevata (1982 film)
by K. Raghavendra Rao
Produced byD. Rama Naidu
StarringJeetendra
Jaya Prada
Sridevi
CinematographyK. S. Prakash
Edited byK. A. Marthand
Music byBappi Lahiri
Production
company
Release date
  • 3 February 1984 (1984-02-03)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office₹9 crore (equivalent to ₹141 crore or US$16 million in 2023)

Tohfa (transl. 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, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Devata (1982). The film upon its release was a massive box office success, grossing ₹9 crore, 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 direct 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

Soundtrack

All songs are composed by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics are penned by Indeevar.

Song Singer
"Albela Mausam Kehta Hai Swagatam" Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
"Gori Tere Ang Ang Mein Roop Rang Ke Saje Hue Hai" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Ek Aankh Maroon To Parda Hat Jaye" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Banaye 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", picturised on Sridevi sung by Asha Bhonsle, both of which became chartbusters.[3]

Legacy

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

References

  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
  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.
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