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| studio        = Magnum Films International
| studio        = Magnum Films International
| distributor    =  
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| released      = {{Film date|1997|04|19|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|1997|05|09|df=y}}
| runtime        = 156 minutes
| runtime        = 156 minutes
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| budget        =  
| budget        = {{INR}}1.75 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2686|title=Sanam – Movie|publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>
| gross          =  
| gross          = {{INR}}3.10 crore<ref name="auto"/>
}}
}}


'''''Sanam''''' is a 1997 [[Hindi language]] [[romantic drama]] [[action film]] directed and produced by Aziz Sejawal. Written by [[Anees Bazmee]], it starred [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Manisha Koirala]], [[Vivek Mushran]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Dalip Tahil]], [[Kader Khan]], [[Anjan Srivastav]], [[Gulshan Grover]] and [[Shakti Kapaoor]]. The music, composed by [[Anand–Milind]], was the biggest strength of this film. The movie did average business at the box office.
'''''Sanam''''' is a 1997 [[Hindi language]] [[romantic drama]] [[action film]] directed and produced by Aziz Sejawal. Written by [[Anees Bazmee]], it starred [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Manisha Koirala]], [[Vivek Mushran]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Dalip Tahil]], [[Kader Khan]], [[Anjan Srivastav]], [[Gulshan Grover]] and [[Shakti Kapoor]]. The music, composed by [[Anand–Milind]], was the biggest strength of this film. The movie did average business at the box office.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Gaurav ([[Vivek Mushran]]) lives a wealthy lifestyle, gets everything he wants except the love of his parents and family. Even though he lives with his parents, they love his elder brother Narendra ([[Sanjay Dutt]]) more. Narendra is often pronounced by the name of "Hero" by his parents, and goes abroad for his job once a while. When Hero comes back home for a holiday, he goes to a [[funfair]] with his family, and witnesses a little girl who is stuck on top of a [[Ferris wheel]], and when Hero gets the chance, he climbs up and rescues her. By the time he jumps off, it is already on fire, which causes it to explode, and blows Hero off with it as well. The whole family is devastated by Hero's death, and since he was the only one who made a name for his family, Gaurav finally feals pity and joins the army to prove to his father that he is worthy to be the Hero's younger brother. While on duty, Gaurav discovers that Angara and General ([[Shakti Kapoor]], [[Gulshan Grover]]) are about to plant bombs through the whole of [[India]], and that would just not mean for his parents and friends to die, but also his loving girlfriend, Sanam ([[Manisha Koirala]]).
Gaurav ([[Vivek Mushran]]) lives a wealthy lifestyle, gets everything he wants except the love of his parents and family. Even though he lives with his parents, they love his elder brother Narendra ([[Sanjay Dutt]]) more. Narendra is often pronounced by the name of "Hero" by his parents, and goes abroad for his job once a while. When Hero comes back home for a holiday, he goes to a [[funfair]] with his family, and witnesses a little girl who is stuck on top of a [[Ferris wheel]], and when Hero gets the chance, he climbs up and rescues her. By the time he jumps off, it is already on fire, which causes it to explode, and blows Hero off with it as well. The whole family is devastated by Hero's death, and since he was the only one who made a name for his family, Gaurav finally feals pity and joins the [[Indian Army|army]] to prove to his father that he is worthy to be the Hero's younger brother. While on duty, Gaurav discovers that Angara and General ([[Shakti Kapoor]], [[Gulshan Grover]]) are about to plant bombs through the whole of [[India]], and that would just not mean for his parents and friends to die, but also his loving girlfriend, Sanam ([[Manisha Koirala]]).


==Cast==
==Cast==
 
*[[Manisha Koirala]] as Sanam, Gaurav's love interest.
*[[Manisha Koirala]] as Sanam Sehar Twins  Sanam return
*[[Sanjay Dutt]] as Narendra Anand / Hero (special appearance)
*[[Sanjay Dutt]] as Narendra Anand (Hero)
*[[Vivek Mushran]] as Gaurav Anand
*[[Vivek Mushran]] as Gaurav
*[[Shakti Kapoor]] as Angara
*[[Shakti Kapoor]] as Angara
*[[Anupam Kher]] as Seth Yashpal Anand  
*[[Anupam Kher]] as Seth Yashpal Anand, father of Gaurav and Narendra
*[[Kader Khan]] as Khan Bahadur  
*[[Kader Khan]] as Khan Bahadur  
*[[Aanjjan Srivastav|Anjan Srivastav as Vaidhy]]
*[[Aanjjan Srivastav]] as Marghat Lal
*[[Gulshan Grover]] as General
*[[Gulshan Grover]] as General
*[[Asrani]] as [[Inspector]]
*[[Asrani]] as Police Inspector
*[[Maya Alagh]]
*[[Maya Alagh]] as Mrs. Meeta Anand, Mother of Gaurav's and Narendra
*[[Razak Khan]]
*[[Razak Khan]] as Gama Pehlawan The Man with broken leg
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Coach
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Major Altaf Khan
 
*[[Harish Patel]] as Balwant Sinha
==Controversy==
*[[Usha Nadkarni]]
The film was in news because of Dutt's involvement in the [[1993 Bombay Bombings]].During his statement he said that while he was shooting for the film producers Hanif and Samir arranged the gun from gangster [[Abu Salem]]. As a result, Dutt distanced himself from the film and its delayed release.
*[[Rami Reddy (actor)|Rami Reddy]] as Shera
*[[Arun Bakshi]] as the constable questioning Khan about his vehicle
*[[Ishrat Ali]] as Lala Lambu Atta, Khan's landlord
*[[Sulabha Deshpande]]
*[[Dinesh Hingoo]] as Office Clerk Laal Singh
*[[Viju Khote]] as Palmist Damodar
*[[Achyut Potdar]] as Datta Leader
*[[Manav Kaul]] as Military Officer


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Anand–Milind]], with lyrics by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]. The music became extremely popular when released in 1993, originally. The song ''Maine Kal Ek Sapna Dekha'' was originally recorded by [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]]. It referenced popular actresses like [[Salma Agha]], [[Nagma|Naghma]], [[Divya Bharti]] and [[Dimple Kapadia]] of that time. The film was delayed endlessly and the music was re-released in 1997. This song was then dubbed by [[Vinod Rathod]] (for the film version) and referenced the current crop of heroines like [[Twinkle Khanna]], [[Shilpa Shetty]], [[Kajol]] and [[Urmila Matondkar]]. However, on screen [[Sanjay Dutt]] still mouths the original lyrics.
The music was composed by [[Anand–Milind]], with lyrics by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]. The soundtrack for this film was released back in 1993. The songs "Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil" and "Ishq Mein Mere Rabba" were very popular and featured in Cibaca Geet Mala 1993.


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! # !! Title !! Singer(s)  
! !! Title !! Singer(s)  
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| 1 || "Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil" || [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kumar Sanu]]
| 1 || "Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil" || [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kumar Sanu]]
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The song ''Khuda Kare Mohabbat Mein'' was inspired by an Urdu song of the same name from the 1971 Pakistani film ''Afshaan'', starring [[Shabnam]] and [[Waheed Murad]]. The male version was sung by [[Mehdi Hassan]] and the female version was sung by [[Noor Jehan]] while the music was composed by [[Nashad]].<ref>https://pakmag.net/film/details.php?pid=1070</ref>
==Controversy==
The film was in news because of Dutt's involvement in the [[1993 Bombay Bombings]]. During his statement he said that while he was shooting for the film producers Hanif and Samir arranged the gun from gangster [[Abu Salem]]. As a result, Dutt distanced himself from the film and its delayed release.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6279/index.html Sanam] at the [[Bollywood Hungama]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080503214754/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6279/index.html Sanam] at the [[Bollywood Hungama]]
* {{IMDb title|0152278}}
* {{IMDb title|0152278}}


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Latest revision as of 05:35, 4 March 2026

Sanam
DVD cover
Directed byAziz Sejawal
Produced bySameer Hingora,
Hanif Kadawala
Written byAnees Bazmee (dialogues)
Screenplay byRajeev Kaul,
Praful Parekh
Story byYunus Sajawal
StarringSanjay Dutt
Manisha Koirala
Vivek Mushran
Music byAnand–Milind
CinematographyRajan Kinagi
Edited byGurudutt Shirali,
Waman Bhonsle
Production
company
Magnum Films International
Release date
  • 9 May 1997 (1997-05-09)
Running time
156 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget1.75 crore[1]
Box office3.10 crore[1]

Sanam is a 1997 Hindi language romantic drama action film directed and produced by Aziz Sejawal. Written by Anees Bazmee, it starred Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala, Vivek Mushran, Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Kader Khan, Anjan Srivastav, Gulshan Grover and Shakti Kapoor. The music, composed by Anand–Milind, was the biggest strength of this film. The movie did average business at the box office.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Gaurav (Vivek Mushran) lives a wealthy lifestyle, gets everything he wants except the love of his parents and family. Even though he lives with his parents, they love his elder brother Narendra (Sanjay Dutt) more. Narendra is often pronounced by the name of "Hero" by his parents, and goes abroad for his job once a while. When Hero comes back home for a holiday, he goes to a funfair with his family, and witnesses a little girl who is stuck on top of a Ferris wheel, and when Hero gets the chance, he climbs up and rescues her. By the time he jumps off, it is already on fire, which causes it to explode, and blows Hero off with it as well. The whole family is devastated by Hero's death, and since he was the only one who made a name for his family, Gaurav finally feals pity and joins the army to prove to his father that he is worthy to be the Hero's younger brother. While on duty, Gaurav discovers that Angara and General (Shakti Kapoor, Gulshan Grover) are about to plant bombs through the whole of India, and that would just not mean for his parents and friends to die, but also his loving girlfriend, Sanam (Manisha Koirala).

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Anand–Milind, with lyrics by Sameer. The soundtrack for this film was released back in 1993. The songs "Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil" and "Ishq Mein Mere Rabba" were very popular and featured in Cibaca Geet Mala 1993.

Title Singer(s)
1 "Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
2 "Ishq Mein Mere Rabba" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
3 "Khuda Kare Mohabbat Mein" Pankaj Udhas
4 "Kal Tak Jo Maine Na" Kumar Sanu, Sadhana Sargam
5 "Maine Kal Ek Sapna Dekha" Amit Kumar, Vinod Rathod
6 "Kasam Se Kasam Khake Kahdo" Abhijeet, Kavita Krishnamurthy
7 "Raqs Mein Hain Sara Jahan" Arun Ingle, Chorus
8 "Dhak Dhak Dil Ghabraye Sajna" Kavita Krishnamurthy
9 "Sanam Ka Naam Aaye" Sadhana Sargam

Controversy[edit | edit source]

The film was in news because of Dutt's involvement in the 1993 Bombay Bombings. During his statement he said that while he was shooting for the film producers Hanif and Samir arranged the gun from gangster Abu Salem. As a result, Dutt distanced himself from the film and its delayed release.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Sanam – Movie". Box Office India.

External links[edit | edit source]