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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Nagina
| name          = Nagina
| image          = Naginanew.jpg
| image          = Nagina 1986 poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical Release Poster
| caption        = Theatrical Release Poster
| director      = [[Harmesh Malhotra]]
| director      = [[Harmesh Malhotra]]
| writer        = Dr. Achala Nagar
| writer        = '''Story:'''<br/>Jagmohan Kapoor<br />'''Dialogues:'''<br />Dr. Achala Nagar
| screenplay    = Ravi Kapoor
| screenplay    = Ravi Kapoor
| story          = Jagmohan Kapoor
| producer      = Harmesh Malhotra
| producer      = Harmesh Malhotra
| cinematography = V. Durga Prasad
| cinematography = V. Durga Prasad
| editing        = Govind Dalwadi
| editing        = Govind Dalwadi
| studio        = Eastern Films  
| studio        = Eastern Films
| distributor    = Eastern Films
| distributor    =
| starring      = [[Sridevi]]<br />[[Rishi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]]<br />[[Amrish Puri]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]
| starring      = [[Sridevi]]<br />[[Rishi Kapoor]]<br />[[Rupini|Komal Mahuvakar]]<br />[[Amrish Puri]]<br />[[Prem Chopra]]
| music          = [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]
| music          = [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]]
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
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| gross          = {{INRConvert|13|c|year=1986}}
| gross          = {{INRConvert|13|c|year=1986}}
}}
}}
'''''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


''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.
'''''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|Komal Mahuvakar]], [[Amrish Puri]], [[Sushma Seth]] and [[Prem Chopra]]. Then dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as Naagini.


== Plot ==
''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  [[List of Bollywood films of 1986|second-highest-grossing Indian film of 1986]]. The success of the film proved to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Anda  major watershed moment in [[Indian cinema]], as the film, despite being a woman-centric movie, became a massive commercial success. Nagina is credited as being the film which established Sridevi's position as the biggest female star of the 1980s. 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.
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.


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.
==Plot==
Rajiv comes from a wealthy land-owning family. He returns to India from London after his studies and lives in a palatial home with his mother, who would like him to marry a beautiful young woman named Vijaya Singh, the only daughter of Thakur Ajay Singh. Rajiv, however, is in love with Rajni, 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, a [[sadhu]] capable of controlling snakes. He informs Rajiv's mother that Rajni is an [[Ichchadhari Naag]]in, a female [[shape-shifting]] [[Indian Cobra|venomous Cobra]] who has married Rajiv to avenge the death of her spouse during Rajiv's childhood.


== Reception ==
To remove her from the household, Bhairo and his disciples perform a pooja, forcing Rajni to change herself to her snake form by the tunes of a snake charmer's flute. 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. An enraged Rajiv engages in a fight with Bhairo, who is bitten by two snakes and dies. Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.
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>


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.
==Cast==
 
{{Cast listing|
== Cast ==
* [[Sridevi]] as Rajni an [[Ichchadhari Naag]]in
* [[Sridevi]] as Rajni an [[Ichchadhari Naags|Ichchadhari Naagin]]  
* [[Rishi Kapoor]] as Rajiv
* [[Rishi Kapoor]] as Rajiv
* [[Rupini (actress)|Komal Mahuvakar]] as Vijaya Singh
* [[Rupini|Komal Mahuvakar]] as Vijaya Singh
* [[Amrish Puri]] as Bhairon Nath
* [[Amrish Puri]] as Bhairon Nath
* [[Sushma Seth]] as Rajiv's mother
* [[Sushma Seth]] as Rajiv's mother
* [[Prem Chopra]] as Thakur Ajay Singh, Vijaya's Father
* [[Prem Chopra]] as Thakur Ajay Singh, Vijaya's father
* [[Guddi Maruti]] as Bhanumati, Munshiji's Wife
* [[Guddi Maruti]] as Bhanumati, Munshiji's wife
* [[Jagdeep]] as Munshiji
* [[Jagdeep]] as Munshiji
* [[Viju Khote]] as Mahaveer Singh, Ajay Singh's Henchmen
* [[Viju Khote]] as Mahaveer Singh, Ajay Singh's henchmen
* [[Pinchoo Kapoor]] as Advocate
* [[Pinchoo Kapoor]] as advocate
* [[Lalita Kumari]] as Bhanumati's Mother, Munshiji's Mother in law
* Lalita Kumari as Bhanumati's mother, Munshiji's mother-in-law
 
* [[Baby Guddu]] as Child Rajiv
== Sequel ==
}}
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>
 
== Soundtrack ==


The film's music was provided by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]
==Soundtrack==
The music for the 1986 movie Nagina was released by T-Series. The label is also known as Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. The film's music was provided by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]]. Lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. The soundtrack contained a total of five songs, one of which was a duet and the rest were all solo numbers. There is also a song called “Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rehta Nahin” which isn’t in the film’s soundtrack but it was filmed on  sridevi rishi and included in the movie


=== Hindi version ===
=== Hindi version ===
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline     = Track list
| headline     = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics   = [[Anand Bakshi]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/1HnAmMSkKGis3m0cqaCwxs | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagina | accessdate = 8 January 2021}}</ref>
| all_lyrics   = [[Anand Bakshi]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/1HnAmMSkKGis3m0cqaCwxs | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagina | date = 20 July 1986 | access-date = 8 January 2021}}</ref>
| total_length = 32:22
| total_length = 32:22
| title1        = Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya
| extra1        = [[Mohammed Aziz]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]]
| length1      = 5:36
| title2        = Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu
| extra2        = [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
| length2      = 7:03
| title3        = Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali
| extra3        = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
| length3      = 6:16
| title4        = Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani
| extra4        = Anuradha Paudwal
| length4      = 6:57
| title5        =
| extra5        =
| length5      =
}}


| title1  = Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya
===Telugu version===
| extra1  = [[Mohammed Aziz]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]]
Lyrics were written by [[Rajasri (writer)|Rajasri]] and Gona Vijayaratnam.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://indiancine.ma/BEKM/info | website = indiancine.ma | title = Nagini | access-date = 8 January 2021}}</ref>
| length1 = 5:36


| title2 = Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu
{{tracklist
| extra2 = [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
| headline      = Track list<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/21Q4x77QL7WOV3X742yeCG | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagini | date = August 2014 | access-date = 8 January 2021}}</ref>
| length2 = 7:03
| extra_column = Singer(s)
 
| total_length = 23:09
| title3  = Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali
| title1        = Murise Bangaru (Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya)
| extra3  = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
| lyrics1      = [[Rajasri (writer)|Rajasri]]
| length3 = 6:16
| extra1        = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]]
 
| length1      = 5:42
| title4  = Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani
| title2        = Rare Raja (Rara Raja) - (Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani)
| extra4  = Anuradha Paudwal
| lyrics2      = Gona Vijayaratnam
| length4 = 6:57
| extra2        = [[K. S. Chithra]]
 
| length2      = 5:44
| title5  = Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rehta Nahin
| title3        = Prema Prema (Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali)
| extra5  = Mohammed Aziz
| lyrics3      = Rajasri
| length5 = 6:28
| extra3        = Swarnalatha
| length3      = 4:29
| title4        = Manthrala Yamuda (Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu)
| lyrics4      = Gona Vijayaratnam
| extra4        = K. S. Chithra
| length4      = 7:13
}}
}}


=== Telugu version ===
==Release==
===Reception===
According to [[Taran Adarsh]], ''Nagina'' turned out to be the biggest blockbuster of the year,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3705 |title={{!}} Latest bollywood Hindi Movie Features
|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719081609/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3705 |archive-date=2012-07-19}}</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/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111104732/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/|archive-date=11 January 2016|access-date=16 April 2013}}</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>{{Cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebrities/memoirs/sridevi-261106.html |title=Sridevi – The child woman |access-date=16 August 2010 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927190119/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebrities/memoirs/sridevi-261106.html |url-status=dead }}</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|title=Top Ten snake films|website=[[The Times of India]]|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|publisher=Desihits|title=Top 5 Bollywood Dancing Queens
|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/top-5-bollywood-dancing-queens-20100310|url-status=dead|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|access-date=16 April 2013}}</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>


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>
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.
 
{{tracklist
| headline    = Track list<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/21Q4x77QL7WOV3X742yeCG | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Nagini | accessdate = 8 January 2021}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 23:09
 
| title1  = Murise Bangaru (Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya)
| lyrics1 = [[Rajashri]]
| extra1  = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]]
| length1 = 5:42


| title2  = Rare Raja (Rara Raja) - (Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani)
=== Box office ===
| lyrics2 = Gona Vijayaratnam
The film was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹4.75 cr.<ref>{{Cite web|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|title=Nagina Box Office Collection. Box Office|date=28 November 1986 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/nagina-2/box-office/|access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Box Office India|date=2016-01-11|title=Worth Their Weight In Gold! (80s)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/|access-date=2022-02-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111104732/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold-80s/|archive-date=11 January 2016}}</ref>
| extra2  = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length2 = 5:44


| title3  = Prema Prema (Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali)
=== Sequel ===
| lyrics3 = Rajashri
This movie was followed by a sequel in 1989 called ''[[Nigahen: Nagina Part II]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187351/|title=Nigahen: Nagina Part II|date=11 August 1989|via=IMDb}}</ref>
| extra3  = Swarnalatha
| length3 = 4:29


| title4  = Manthrala Yamuda (Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu)
== Technical specifications ==
| lyrics4 = Gona Vijayaratnam
{| class="wikitable"
| extra4  = K. S. Chithra
|+
| length4 = 7:13
|Runtime
}}
|2 hr 23 min 03 Sec (143 min 03 Sec)
|-
|Audio mix
|Mono
|-
|Color
|Color ([[Eastmancolor]])
|-
|Aspect Ratio
|1.37 : 1
|-
|Laboratory
|Film Center, Mumbai, India
|-
|Negative Format
|[[35 mm movie film|35 mm]]<ref name="auto">{{Citation|title=Nagina (1986) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091601/technical|access-date=2022-02-23}}</ref>
|-
|Printed Film Format
|[[35 mm movie film|35 mm]]<ref name="auto"/>
|}


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
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>
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/ এই-সপ্তাহের-বাংলা-বই-সুমন]</ref>


== References ==
==References==
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Nagina
File:Nagina 1986 poster.jpg
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byHarmesh Malhotra
Produced byHarmesh Malhotra
Written byStory:
Jagmohan Kapoor
Dialogues:
Dr. Achala Nagar
Screenplay byRavi Kapoor
StarringSridevi
Rishi Kapoor
Komal Mahuvakar
Amrish Puri
Prem Chopra
Music byLaxmikant-Pyarelal
CinematographyV. Durga Prasad
Edited byGovind Dalwadi
Production
company
Eastern Films
Release date
  • 28 November 1986 (1986-11-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office₹13 crore (equivalent to ₹142 crore or US$20 million in 2019)

Nagina is a 1986 Indian fantasy 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, Komal Mahuvakar, Amrish Puri, Sushma Seth and Prem Chopra. Then dubbed in Telugu as Naagini.

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 second-highest-grossing Indian film of 1986. The success of the film proved to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Anda major watershed moment in Indian cinema, as the film, despite being a woman-centric movie, became a massive commercial success. Nagina is credited as being the film which established Sridevi's position as the biggest female star of the 1980s. 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.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Rajiv comes from a wealthy land-owning family. He returns to India from London after his studies and lives in a palatial home with his mother, who would like him to marry a beautiful young woman named Vijaya Singh, the only daughter of Thakur Ajay Singh. Rajiv, however, is in love with Rajni, 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, a sadhu capable of controlling snakes. He informs Rajiv's mother that Rajni is an Ichchadhari Naagin, a female shape-shifting venomous Cobra who has married Rajiv to avenge the death of her spouse during Rajiv's childhood.

To remove her from the household, Bhairo and his disciples perform a pooja, forcing Rajni to change herself to her snake form by the tunes of a snake charmer's flute. 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. An enraged Rajiv engages in a fight with Bhairo, who is bitten by two snakes and dies. Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music for the 1986 movie Nagina was released by T-Series. The label is also known as Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. The film's music was provided by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. The soundtrack contained a total of five songs, one of which was a duet and the rest were all solo numbers. There is also a song called “Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rehta Nahin” which isn’t in the film’s soundtrack but it was filmed on sridevi rishi and included in the movie

Hindi version[edit | edit source]

All lyrics written by Anand Bakshi[1]. 

Track list
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya"  Mohammed Aziz, Anuradha Paudwal 5:36
2. "Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu"  Lata Mangeshkar 7:03
3. "Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali"  Kavita Krishnamurthy 6:16
4. "Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani"  Anuradha Paudwal 6:57
Total length:
 32:22

Telugu version[edit | edit source]

Lyrics were written by Rajasri and Gona Vijayaratnam.[2]

Track list[3]
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Murise Bangaru (Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya)"  Mano, Swarnalatha 5:42
2. "Rare Raja (Rara Raja) - (Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani)"  K. S. Chithra 5:44
3. "Prema Prema (Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali)"  Swarnalatha 4:29
4. "Manthrala Yamuda (Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu)"  K. S. Chithra 7:13
Total length:
 23:09

Release[edit | edit source]

Reception[edit | edit source]

According to Taran Adarsh, Nagina turned out to be the biggest blockbuster of the year,[4][5] with Box Office India stating that Sridevi remained "the undisputed No.1".[6] The movie was appreciated for its screenplay, dialogues and direction.[7] Named one of the best snake fantasy films by Yahoo,[8] Times of India ranked Nagina as one of the 'Top 10 Snake Films of Hindi Cinema'.[9] Sridevi's climax dance number "Main Teri Dushman" also remains one of the best snake dances in Bollywood[10] with Desi Hits calling it "one of Sridevi's most iconic dance numbers... that still gives fans goose bumps"[11] and iDiva describing it as "the stuff of movie legends".[12]

In 2013, Sridevi was given the Filmfare Special Award for her performances in Nagina as well as Mr. India (1987) to recognise her work at that time.

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹4.75 cr.[13][14]

Sequel[edit | edit source]

This movie was followed by a sequel in 1989 called Nigahen: Nagina Part II.[15]

Technical specifications[edit | edit source]

Runtime 2 hr 23 min 03 Sec (143 min 03 Sec)
Audio mix Mono
Color Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1
Laboratory Film Center, Mumbai, India
Negative Format 35 mm[16]
Printed Film Format 35 mm[16]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

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.[17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Nagina". Spotify. 20 July 1986. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Nagini". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Nagini". Spotify. August 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "| Latest bollywood Hindi Movie Features". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012.
  5. ↑ Boxofficeindia.co.in. "Worth Their Weight In Gold!(80s)". Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  6. ↑ Boxofficeindia.com. "Top Actress". Archived from the original on 17 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Sridevi – The child woman". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  8. ↑ Yahoo. "Meet Bollywood's celebrity snakes".
  9. ↑ "Top Ten snake films". The Times of India.
  10. ↑ MidDay. "The best of Sridevi".
  11. ↑ "Top 5 Bollywood Dancing Queens". Desihits. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  12. ↑ iDiva. "Sridevi – The Dancing Queen".
  13. ↑ "Nagina Box Office Collection. Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 28 November 1986. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  14. ↑ "Worth Their Weight In Gold! (80s)". Box Office India. 11 January 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  15. ↑ "Nigahen: Nagina Part II". 11 August 1989 – via IMDb.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Nagina (1986) - IMDb, retrieved 23 February 2022
  17. ↑ এই-সপ্তাহের-বাংলা-বই-সুমন

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