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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Tawaif | | name = Tawaif | ||
| image = Tawaif poster.jpg | | image = Tawaif poster.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = [[Baldev Raj Chopra|B. R. Chopra]] | | director = [[Baldev Raj Chopra|B. R. Chopra]] | ||
| producer = R.C. Kumar | | producer = R. C. Kumar | ||
| writer = Aleem Masrur<br />[[Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza]] | | writer = Aleem Masrur<br />[[Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza]]<br>Satish Bhatnagar<br>C. J. Pavri | ||
| starring = [[Rishi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rati Agnihotri]]<br />[[Poonam Dhillon]]<br />[[Deepak Parashar]] | | starring = [[Rishi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rati Agnihotri]]<br />[[Poonam Dhillon]]<br />[[Deepak Parashar]] | ||
| music = [[Ravi (music director)|Ravi]] | | music = [[Ravi (music director)|Ravi]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = Dharam Chopra | ||
| editing = | | editing = S. B. Mane | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = Sunshine Productions | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{release date|df=y|1985|03|22}} | ||
| runtime = 160 minutes | | runtime = 160 minutes | ||
| language = [[ | | country = [[India]] | ||
| budget = | | language = [[Hindi]] | ||
| budget = | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Tawaif''''' is a [[Bollywood films of 1985|1985]] Bollywood movie. It was produced by R.C. Kumar and directed by [[Baldev Raj Chopra|B. R. Chopra]]. | '''''Tawaif''''' is a [[Bollywood films of 1985|1985]] Bollywood [[drama movie]]. It was produced by R.C. Kumar and directed by [[Baldev Raj Chopra|B. R. Chopra]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MX Player|url=https://www.mxplayer.in/movie/watch-tawaif-movie-online-4429e8232845f350a9c8708fdcdeedfa|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.mxplayer.in}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Tawaif|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tawaif|language=en|access-date=2021-12-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tawaif (1985) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/tawaif-5886/cast-crew|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Cinestaan}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The story is set around a [[tawaif]] (courtesan or someone who willingly or otherwise adopts the profession of entertaining others for a living), Sultana, who accidentally enters the life of Dawood ([[Rishi Kapoor]]) who already has fallen in love with upcoming writer Kaynat ([[Poonam Dhillon]]). Dawood finds himself in a situation such that he has to claim that Sultana ([[Rati Agnihotri]]) is his wife. Sultana soon makes room in everybody's heart with her softness and intelligence, love | The story is set around a [[tawaif]] (courtesan or someone who willingly or otherwise adopts the profession of entertaining others for a living), Sultana, who accidentally enters the life of Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusafzai ([[Rishi Kapoor]]) who already has fallen in love with upcoming writer Kaynat Mirza ([[Poonam Dhillon]]). Dawood finds himself in a situation such that he has to claim that Sultana ([[Rati Agnihotri]]) 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. | ||
[[SPOILER WARNING]] | |||
In the end, Dawood accepts he has fallen in love with Sultana, while | [[SPOILER WARNING]]: | ||
The songs of the film were written by Hassan Kamal and composed by Chopra's favourite, Ravi. The songs "Tere Pyar Ki Tamanna" and "Bahut | In the end, Dawood accepts he has fallen in love with Sultana, while Sulaiman ([[Deepak Parashar]]), who has always cared deeply for Kaynat, confesses his love to her. | ||
The songs of the film were written by Hassan Kamal and composed by Chopra's favourite, [[Ravi (music director)|Ravi]]. The songs "Tere Pyar Ki Tamanna" and "Bahut Der Kar Di" were popular inclusions in the soundtrack of the film. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* [[Kader Khan]] as Rahim Shaikh | * [[Kader Khan]] as Rahim Shaikh | ||
* [[Shashikala]] as Bilqis Bai | * [[Shashikala]] as Bilqis Bai | ||
* [[Sushma Seth]] as | * [[Sushma Seth]] as Ameena Bai | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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! Song !! Singer | ! Song !! Singer | ||
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| " | | "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]]''' | | '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''' | ||
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| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''' | | '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| " | | "Aaj Ki Sham" | ||
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''' | | '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''' | ||
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|} | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:22, 27 December 2021
| Tawaif | |
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| Directed by | B. R. Chopra |
| Produced by | R. C. Kumar |
| Written by | Aleem Masrur Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza Satish Bhatnagar C. J. Pavri |
| Starring | Rishi Kapoor Rati Agnihotri Poonam Dhillon Deepak Parashar |
| Music by | Ravi |
| Cinematography | Dharam Chopra |
| Edited by | S. B. Mane |
| Distributed by | Sunshine Productions |
Release date | 22 March 1985 |
Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Tawaif is a 1985 Bollywood drama movie. It was produced by R.C. Kumar and directed by B. R. Chopra.[1][2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story is set around a tawaif (courtesan or someone who willingly or otherwise adopts the profession of entertaining others for a living), Sultana, who accidentally enters the life of Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusafzai (Rishi Kapoor) who already has fallen in love with upcoming writer Kaynat Mirza (Poonam Dhillon). Dawood finds himself in a situation such that he has to claim that Sultana (Rati Agnihotri) 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.
SPOILER WARNING: In the end, Dawood accepts he has fallen in love with Sultana, while Sulaiman (Deepak Parashar), who has always cared deeply for Kaynat, confesses his love to her.
The songs of the film were written by Hassan Kamal and composed by Chopra's favourite, Ravi. The songs "Tere Pyar Ki Tamanna" and "Bahut Der Kar Di" were popular inclusions in the soundtrack of the film.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- 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
- Asrani as Constable Pandya
- Iftekhar as Lala Fakirchand
- Kader Khan as Rahim Shaikh
- Shashikala as Bilqis Bai
- Sushma Seth as Ameena Bai
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
It won two Filmfare awards in 1986:
- Best Dialogue Writer Award for Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza
- Best Story Writer Award for Aleem Masroor
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
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