Tawaif (film)
Tawaif is an 1985 Indian drama movie. It was produced by R. C. Kumar and directed by B. R. Chopra.[1][2][3] 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.
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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 |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
The story is set around a Tawaif, Sultana, who accidentally enters the life of Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusaf Zahi. 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
- Ashok Kumar as Mr. Nigam
- Rishi Kapoor as Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi
- Rati Agnihotri as Sultana
- Poonam Dhillon as Kaynat Mirza
- Deepak Parashar 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
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
Won
- Best Story – Dr. Aleem Masroor
- Best Dialogue – Rahi Masoom Raza
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
- "MX Player". www.mxplayer.in. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- Tawaif, retrieved 27 December 2021
- "Tawaif (1985) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 27 December 2021.