Summary
Tawaif is an 1985 Indian drama movie. It was produced by R. C. Kumar and directed by B. R. Chopra.[1][2]
| Tawaif | |
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| Directed by | B. R. Chopra |
| Written by | Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza Aleem Masrur Satish Bhatnagar C. J. Pavri |
| Produced by | R. C. Kumar |
| Starring | Rishi Kapoor Rati Agnihotri Poonam Dhillon Deepak Parashar |
| Cinematography | Dharam Chopra |
| Edited by | S. B. Mane |
| Music by | Ravi |
| Distributed by | Sunshine Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
It stars Rishi Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri, Poonam Dhillon, Deepak Parashar in lead roles, with Ashok Kumar, Kader Khan, Asrani, Iftekhar, Shashikala, Sushma Seth in other important roles.[1]
Plot edit
The story is set around a Tawaif, Sultana, who accidentally enters the life of Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusafzai. Dawood has already fallen in love with writer Kaynat Mirza. Dawood finds himself in a situation such that he has to claim that Sultana is his wife. Sultana soon makes room in everybody's heart with her softness and intelligence, love, affection and playfulness. Dawood's life takes a turn when he acknowledges that he cannot forget his first love Kaynat, but neither can he subdue his new, burgeoning feelings for Sultana, whose true identity he cannot reveal to anybody without dire consequences both for himself and for her.
In the end, Dawood accepts he has fallen in love with Sultana, while Sulaiman, who has always cared deeply for Kaynat, confesses his love to her.
Cast edit
- Ashok Kumar[1] as Mr. Nigam
- Rishi Kapoor[1] as Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusufzai
- Rati Agnihotri[1] as Sultana
- Poonam Dhillon[1] as Kaynat Mirza
- Deepak Parashar[1] as Sulaiman
- Kader Khan as Rahim Shaikh
- Asrani as Constable Pandya
- Iftekhar as Lala Fakirchand
- Shashikala as Bilquis Bai
- Sushma Seth as Ameena Bai
Soundtrack edit
The music for all the songs were composed by Ravi and penned by Hasan Kamaal.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Ae Khuda-E-Pak" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Tere Pyar Ki Tamanna" | Mahendra Kapoor |
| "Mera Shauhar Bada Sharmeela, Baitha Hai Dekho" | Mahendra Kapoor, Asha Bhosle |
| "Joban Anmol Balma" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Bahut Der Kar Di" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Aaj Ki Sham" | Asha Bhosle |
Awards edit
Won
- Best Story – Dr. Aleem Masroor[3]
- Best Dialogue – Rahi Masoom Raza[3]
Nominated
- Best Film – R. C. Kumar
- Best Actor – Rishi Kapoor
- Best Actress – Rati Agnihotri
- Best Supporting Actress – Sushma Seth
- Best Lyricist – Hasan Kamal for "Bohot Der Se"
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Tawaif (1985 film)". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Tawaif (1985 film)". Rotten Tomatoes website. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Filmfare Awards Winners (scroll down to year 1986 to read winners for the year 1985)". Filmfare.com website. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
External links edit
- Tawaif at IMDb
