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| director = [[Raj Khosla]] | | director = [[Raj Khosla]] | ||
| producer = Lekhraj Khosla<br />Bolu Khosla (Associate Producer) | | producer = Lekhraj Khosla<br />Bolu Khosla (Associate Producer) | ||
| writer = | | writer = Raj Khosla | ||
| starring = [[Shashi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rajesh Khanna]]<br />[[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz | | starring = [[Shashi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rajesh Khanna]]<br />[[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]] | ||
| music = [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] | | music = [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] | ||
| cinematography = Kaka Thakur | | cinematography = Kaka Thakur | ||
| editing = Waman | | editing = [[Waman Bhonsle]] | ||
| studio = Khosla Enterprises | | studio = Khosla Enterprises | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{Film date|1975|03|07|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 150 minutes | | runtime = 150 minutes | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Hindi | ||
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'''''Prem Kahani''''' ({{lit|Love story}}) is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Lekhraj Khosla, and written and directed by [[Raj Khosla]]. It stars [[Shashi Kapoor]], [[Rajesh Khanna]] | '''''Prem Kahani''''' ({{lit|Love story}}) is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Lekhraj Khosla, and written and directed by [[Raj Khosla]]. It stars [[Shashi Kapoor]], [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]] in lead roles along with [[Trilok Kapoor]], [[K. N. Singh]] in supporting roles and [[Vinod Khanna]] in guest appearance. The film's music was composed by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]]. The film was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 1975.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3721 |date=1 March 2018 |title=Sridevi – A Very Rare Female Star |access-date=22 January 2024 |archive-date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118144815/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3721 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Shashi Kapoor]] as SP Dheeraj Kumar | * [[Shashi Kapoor]] as SP Dheeraj Kumar | ||
* [[Rajesh Khanna]] as Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan | * [[Rajesh Khanna]] as Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan | ||
* [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]] as Kamini Sinha | * [[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]] as Kamini Sinha | ||
* [[Vinod Khanna]] as Sher Khan | * [[Vinod Khanna]] (Guest appearance) as Sher Khan | ||
* [[Trilok Kapoor]] as Brijesh Narayan | |||
* [[K. N. Singh]] as Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha | * [[K. N. Singh]] as Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha | ||
* [[Yunus Parvez]] as Kotwal | * [[Yunus Parvez]] as Kotwal | ||
* [[Leela Mishra]] as Dheeraj's Aunty | * [[Leela Mishra]] as Dheeraj's Aunty | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan ([[Rajesh Khanna]]) is presented as an apolitical poet. He lives with his elder brother Brijesh Narayan who is a freedom fighter, his sister-in-law and his niece Munni. His best friend is Dheeraj Kumar ([[Shashi Kapoor]]) who is an SP working in Ghazipur and the son of a judge. | Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan ([[Rajesh Khanna]]) is presented as an apolitical poet. He lives with his elder brother Brijesh Narayan ([[Trilok Kapoor]]) who is a freedom fighter, his sister-in-law and his niece Munni. His best friend is Dheeraj Kumar ([[Shashi Kapoor]]) who is an SP working in Ghazipur and the son of a judge. | ||
Rajesh finishes his M.A. and returns home to his sweetheart Kamini Sinha ([[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]). Kamini's father Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha ([[K. N. Singh]]) works for British government and dislikes Rajesh and his family as they work for Gandhi. Rajesh and Kamini are reluctant to talk about their marriage as Rajesh has no job. | Rajesh finishes his M.A. and returns home to his sweetheart Kamini Sinha ([[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]]). Kamini's father Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha ([[K. N. Singh]]) works for British government and dislikes Rajesh and his family as they work for Gandhi. Rajesh and Kamini are reluctant to talk about their marriage as Rajesh has no job. | ||
Brijesh takes part in a demonstration and is shot dead by British officials. Rajesh is shattered by this loss and joins the freedom struggle as a revolutionary. Realising the risks involved he wants Kamini to not have to undergo the cruelties of widowhood. He pretends to have no intention to marry her and that he had used her as a subject for practising his poems. | Brijesh takes part in a demonstration and is shot dead by British officials. Rajesh is shattered by this loss and joins the freedom struggle as a revolutionary. Realising the risks involved he wants Kamini to not have to undergo the cruelties of widowhood. He pretends to have no intention to marry her and that he had used her as a subject for practising his poems. | ||
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|"Chal Dariya Mein" | |"Chal Dariya Mein" | ||
|[[ | |[[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | ||
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|"Prem Kahani Mein" | |"Prem Kahani Mein" | ||
|[[ | |[[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]] | ||
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|"Phool Ahista Phenko" | |"Phool Ahista Phenko" | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|0073569|Prem Kahani}} | * {{IMDb title|0073569|Prem Kahani}} | ||
[[Category:1975 films]] | [[Category:1975 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian buddy films]] | [[Category:Indian buddy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romance films]] | [[Category:Indian romance films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1975 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1975 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Raj Khosla]] | [[Category:Films directed by Raj Khosla]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] | [[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] | ||
[[Category:1970s buddy films]] | [[Category:1970s buddy films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1975 romance films]] | ||
[[Category:Hindi-language romance films]] | [[Category:Hindi-language romance films]] | ||
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Jawaharlal Nehru]] | [[Category:Cultural depictions of Jawaharlal Nehru]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:10, 4 March 2026
| Prem Kahani | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Raj Khosla |
| Produced by | Lekhraj Khosla Bolu Khosla (Associate Producer) |
| Written by | Raj Khosla |
| Starring | Shashi Kapoor Rajesh Khanna Mumtaz |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
| Edited by | Waman Bhonsle |
Production company | Khosla Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Prem Kahani (lit. 'Love story') is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Lekhraj Khosla, and written and directed by Raj Khosla. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz in lead roles along with Trilok Kapoor, K. N. Singh in supporting roles and Vinod Khanna in guest appearance. The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 1975.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Shashi Kapoor as SP Dheeraj Kumar
- Rajesh Khanna as Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan
- Mumtaz as Kamini Sinha
- Vinod Khanna (Guest appearance) as Sher Khan
- Trilok Kapoor as Brijesh Narayan
- K. N. Singh as Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha
- Yunus Parvez as Kotwal
- Leela Mishra as Dheeraj's Aunty
Plot[edit | edit source]
Rajesh Kamleshwar Narayan (Rajesh Khanna) is presented as an apolitical poet. He lives with his elder brother Brijesh Narayan (Trilok Kapoor) who is a freedom fighter, his sister-in-law and his niece Munni. His best friend is Dheeraj Kumar (Shashi Kapoor) who is an SP working in Ghazipur and the son of a judge.
Rajesh finishes his M.A. and returns home to his sweetheart Kamini Sinha (Mumtaz). Kamini's father Rai Bahadur Shrikant Sinha (K. N. Singh) works for British government and dislikes Rajesh and his family as they work for Gandhi. Rajesh and Kamini are reluctant to talk about their marriage as Rajesh has no job.
Brijesh takes part in a demonstration and is shot dead by British officials. Rajesh is shattered by this loss and joins the freedom struggle as a revolutionary. Realising the risks involved he wants Kamini to not have to undergo the cruelties of widowhood. He pretends to have no intention to marry her and that he had used her as a subject for practising his poems.
He takes part in murders of British officials. The British government wants him alive or dead. His beloved child Munni dies when her mother stuffs her mouth fearing British officials. This is another heartbreak for Rajesh.
He is wounded by the British and seeks refuge with newly wedded Dheeraj with the help of a pathan truck driver Sher Khan (Vinod Khanna). Dheeraj's bride is revealed to be Kamini. Rajesh tries to leave, but Dheeraj stops him. Kamini is hostile to Rajesh. On Dheeraj's insistence they both recite a poem in which Rajesh expresses his sorrow for breaking her heart.
A constable who wants to become an inspector tortures Sher Khan so that he reveals Rajesh's whereabouts. Dheeraj lies to Rajesh that Sher Khan is safe. Sher Khan then kills himself after saying that Rajesh lives in his heart. Constable doubts that Rajesh stays in Dheeraj's house so he writes in a police file that Rajesh and Kamini love each other. Dheeraj sees the file and doesn't know what to believe.
Dheeraj gets drunk, meets Rajesh and Kamini and asks them about their feelings. Dheeraj is heartbroken, but saves Rajesh from the police. He accuses Rajesh of romancing his wife. Rajesh points his gun at Dheeraj and says that he wants to kill Dheeraj and marry Kamini, who then shoots Rajesh. Rajesh falls and shows his unloaded pistol. He asks Dheeraj to embrace him. He wishes that Kamini and Dheeraj should live long with happiness and then he dies.
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Chal Dariya Mein" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Prem Kahani Mein" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Phool Ahista Phenko" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh |
| "Doston Mein Koi" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Nadiya Se Bichhda" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Prem Hai Kya" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Yun To Humne" | Rajesh Khanna |
Reception[edit | edit source]
It received four stars in the Bollywood guide Collections.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sridevi – A Very Rare Female Star". 1 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ↑ "Collections". Update Video Publication. 10 July 1991 – via Google Books.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Prem Kahani on IMDb