Devata (1978 film)
| Devata | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | S. Ramanathan |
| Written by | Gulzar Story: Vietnam Veedu Sundaram |
| Based on | Gnana Oli (Tamil) |
| Produced by | N.N. Sippy |
| Starring | Sanjeev Kumar Shabana Azmi Rakesh Roshan Danny Denzongpa |
| Cinematography | Nando Bhattacharya |
| Edited by | Waman Bhonsle Guru Dutt Shirali |
| Music by | R. D. Burman |
| 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 in lead roles. This movie was remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli, with Sivaji Ganeshan 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 Shekhar, 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 Lily / Mary (Dual Role)
- Rakesh Roshan as George D'Costa
- Sarika as Lily (Mary's Daughter)
- Benjamin Gilani as Shekhar
- Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes
- Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa
- Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath
- Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath
- Dhumal as Lily's Father
- Keshto Mukherjee as Melaram
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Chand Churake Laya Hoon, Chal Baithe Church Ke Peechhe" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Main To Kare Badarwa Se Haari" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro" | Mohammed Rafi |
Awards
Won
- Best Sound Design – Ranjit Biswas
Nominated
External links
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