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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Nagina<br />
| image = Naginanew.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster<br />
| director = [[Harmesh Malhotra]]<br />
| writer = Dr. Achala Nagar<br />
| screenplay = Ravi Kapoor<br />
| story = Jagmohan Kapoor<br />
| producer = Harmesh Malhotra<br />
| cinematography = V. Durga Prasad<br />
| editing = Govind Dalwadi<br />
| studio = Eastern Films <br />
| distributor = Eastern Films <br />
| starring = [[Sridevi]]<br />[[Rishi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]]<br />[[Amrish Puri]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]<br />
| music = [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| released = {{Film date|1986|11|28|df=y}}<br />
| gross = {{INRConvert|13|c|year=1986}}<br />
}}<br />
'''''Nagina''''' is a 1986 Indian [[fantasy film|fantasy]] [[Romance film|romance]] film, produced and directed by [[Harmesh Malhotra]], with a screenplay written by Ravi Kapoor and story by Jagmohan Kapoor. The film stars [[Sridevi]] as Rajni, a [[Nāginī]] who marries a civilian to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. It also stars [[Rishi Kapoor]], [[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]], [[Amrish Puri]], [[Sushma Seth]] and [[Prem Chopra]]. Then dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as Naagini<br />
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''Nagina'' was theatrically released on 28 November 1986. Upon its release, it was a widespread success grossing over ₹13 crore at the box office, becoming the [[Bollywood films of 1986|second-highest-grossing Indian film of 1986]]. The success of the film proved to be a major watershed moment in [[Indian Cinema]], as the film, despite being a woman-centric movie became a massive commercial success. A sequel to the film was released; ''[[Nigahen: Nagina Part II]]'' (1989), but failed commercially. Today, ''Nagina'' is considered one of Sridevi's finest performances.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
Rajiv ([[Rishi Kapoor]]) comes from a wealthy land-owning family. He returns to India from London after studies and lives in a palatial home with his mother ([[Sushma Seth]]), who would like him to marry a beautiful young woman named Vijaya Singh ([[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]]), the only daughter of Thakur Ajay Singh ([[Prem Chopra]]). Rajiv, however, is in love with Rajni ([[Sridevi]]), who is an orphan without connections. When Rajiv informs his mother of his intent to marry Rajni, she refuses to give her blessings, but relents after a favourable meeting with Rajni. The marriage is arranged and they enjoy their marriage – until the arrival of Bhairo Nath ([[Amrish Puri]]), a [[sadhu]] capable of controlling snakes. He informs Rajiv's mother that Rajni is an [[Ichchadhari Naags|Ichchadhari Naagin]], a female shape-shifting venomous Cobra who has married Rajiv to avenge the death of her spouse during Rajiv's childhood.<br />
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To remove her from the household, Bhairo and his disciples perform a snake dance song, forcing Rajni to dance for them as she is a snake and can be forced to change herself to her snake form by the tunes of a snake charmer. However, when Rajiv comes into the house, Rajni escapes, only to be caught by Bhairo, who reveals his plot—to control the world with the Mani, a sacred jewel that only Rajni knows is hidden where. Rajiv engages in a fight with Bhairo, who is bitten by two snakes and dies. Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
According to [[Taran Adarsh]], ''Nagina'' turned out to be the biggest blockbuster of the year,<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3705 {{deadlink|date=January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Boxofficeindia.co.in|title=Worth Their Weight In Gold!(80s)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/|access-date=16 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111104732/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/|archive-date=11 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> with [[Box Office India]] stating that [[Sridevi]] remained "''the undisputed No.1"''.<ref name="Boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|last=Boxofficeindia.com|title=Top Actress|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017104803/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|archivedate=17 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie was appreciated for its screenplay, dialogues and direction.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebrities/memoirs/sridevi-261106.html Sridevi – The child woman]</ref> Named one of the best snake fantasy films by [[Yahoo]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Yahoo|title=Meet Bollywood's celebrity snakes|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/18/slide-show-1-snake-movies-in-bollywood.htm}}</ref> [[Times of India]] ranked ''Nagina'' as one of the 'Top 10 Snake Films of Hindi Cinema'.<ref>{{cite web|last=Times of India|title=Top Ten snake films|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videols/9481862.cms}}</ref> Sridevi's climax dance number "Main Teri Dushman" also remains one of the best snake dances in Bollywood<ref>{{cite web|last=MidDay|title=The best of Sridevi|url=http://www.mid-day.com/photos/b-town-specials/the-best-of-sridevi/}}</ref> with Desi Hits calling it "''one of Sridevi's most iconic dance numbers... that still gives fans goose bumps"''<ref>{{cite web|last=Desihits|title=Top 5 Bollywood Dancing Queens|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/top-5-bollywood-dancing-queens-20100310|access-date=16 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232433/http://www.desihits.com/news/view/top-5-bollywood-dancing-queens-20100310|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and iDiva describing it as "''the stuff of movie legends"''.<ref name="iDiva">{{cite web|last=iDiva|title=Sridevi – The Dancing Queen|url=http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/sridevi-the-dancing-queen/8403}}</ref><br />
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In 2013, Sridevi was given the [[Filmfare Special Award]] for her performances in ''Nagina'' as well as ''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr. India]]'' (1987) to recognise her work at that time.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Sridevi]] as Rajni an [[Ichchadhari Naags|Ichchadhari Naagin]] <br />
* [[Rishi Kapoor]] as Rajiv<br />
* [[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]] as Vijaya Singh<br />
* [[Amrish Puri]] as Bhairon Nath<br />
* [[Sushma Seth]] as Rajiv's mother<br />
* [[Prem Chopra]] as Thakur Ajay Singh, Vijaya's Father<br />
* [[Guddi Maruti]] as Bhanumati, Munshiji's Wife<br />
* [[Jagdeep]] as Munshiji<br />
* [[Viju Khote]] as Mahaveer Singh, Ajay Singh's Henchmen<br />
* [[Pinchoo Kapoor]] as Advocate<br />
* [[Lalita Kumari]] as Bhanumati's Mother, Munshiji's Mother in law<br />
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== Sequel ==<br />
This movie was followed by a sequel in 1989 called ''[[Nigahen: Nagina Part II]]''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187351 IMDB: Nigahen: Nagina Part II]</ref><br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
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The film's music was provided by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]<br />
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=== Hindi version ===<br />
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{{tracklist<br />
| headline = Track list<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| all_lyrics = [[Anand Bakshi]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/1HnAmMSkKGis3m0cqaCwxs | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagina | accessdate = 8 January 2021}}</ref><br />
| total_length = 32:22<br />
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| title1 = Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya<br />
| extra1 = [[Mohammed Aziz]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]]<br />
| length1 = 5:36<br />
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| title2 = Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu<br />
| extra2 = [[Lata Mangeshkar]]<br />
| length2 = 7:03<br />
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| title3 = Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali<br />
| extra3 = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]<br />
| length3 = 6:16<br />
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| title4 = Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani<br />
| extra4 = Anuradha Paudwal<br />
| length4 = 6:57<br />
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| title5 = Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rehta Nahin<br />
| extra5 = Mohammed Aziz<br />
| length5 = 6:28<br />
}}<br />
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=== Telugu version ===<br />
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lyrics were written by [[Rajashri]] and Gona Vijayaratnam.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://indiancine.ma/BEKM/info | website = indiancine.ma | title = Nagini | accessdate = 8 January 2021}}</ref><br />
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{{tracklist<br />
| headline = Track list<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/21Q4x77QL7WOV3X742yeCG | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagini | accessdate = 8 January 2021}}</ref><br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = 23:09<br />
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| title1 = Murise Bangaru (Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya)<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Rajashri]]<br />
| extra1 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]]<br />
| length1 = 5:42<br />
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| title2 = Rare Raja (Rara Raja) - (Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani)<br />
| lyrics2 = Gona Vijayaratnam<br />
| extra2 = [[K. S. Chithra]]<br />
| length2 = 5:44<br />
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| title3 = Prema Prema (Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali)<br />
| lyrics3 = Rajashri<br />
| extra3 = Swarnalatha<br />
| length3 = 4:29<br />
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| title4 = Manthrala Yamuda (Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu)<br />
| lyrics4 = Gona Vijayaratnam<br />
| extra4 = K. S. Chithra<br />
| length4 = 7:13<br />
}}<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
According to the Bengali author Suman Sen, ''Nagina'' was the main inspiration to write his novel ''Sarpa Manav: Nagmoni Rohosyo''. The author also had mentioned the film's name in a small part.<ref name="a1">http://www.ekabinsha.org/books-literary-works/এই-সপ্তাহের-বাংলা-বই-সুমন/</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|0091601}}<br />
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[[Category:1986 films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]<br />
[[Category:Films about snakes]]<br />
[[Category:1980s romantic fantasy films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian romantic fantasy films]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Harmesh Malhotra]]<br />
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