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|name          = Khilona
|name          = Khilona
|image          = Khilona 1970 film poster.JPG
|image          = Khilona 1970 film poster.JPG
|caption        = Theatrical release poster
|caption        = Theatrical release poster from the movie
|director      = Chander Vohra
|director      = Chander Vohra
|producer      = [[L.V. Prasad]]
|producer      = [[L. V. Prasad]]
|writer        = [[Aghajani Kashmeri]] {{small|(dialogues)}}<br>
|writer        = [[Aghajani Kashmeri]] {{small|(dialogues)}}  
|story          = Gulshan Nanda
|story          = Gulshan Nanda
|screenplay    = Gulshan Nanda
|screenplay    = Gulshan Nanda
|starring      = [[Sanjeev Kumar]]<br>[[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]<br>[[Shatrughan Sinha]]<br>[[Jeetendra]]
|starring      = [[Sanjeev Kumar]]<br>[[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]]<br>[[Shatrughan Sinha]]<br>[[Jeetendra]]
|music          = [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]
|music          = [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]
|cinematography = [[Dwarka Divecha]]
|cinematography = [[Dwarka Divecha]]
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|studio        = [[Prasad Studios|Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd.]]
|studio        = [[Prasad Studios|Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd.]]
|based_on      = ''[[Punarjanma (1963 film)|Punarjanma]]'' (1963)
|based_on      = ''[[Punarjanma (1963 film)|Punarjanma]]'' (1963)
|released      = {{Film date|1970|4|8|df=y}}
|released      = {{Film date|1970|4|10|df=y}}
|runtime        = 160 minutes
|runtime        = 160 minutes
|country        = India
|country        = India
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'''''Khilona''''' ({{trans|Toy}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by [[L.V. Prasad]] under the Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by Chander Vohra. It stars [[Sanjeev Kumar]], [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]], [[Jeetendra]] in lead roles and music composed by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at Box Office India.<ref name=Boxoffice>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=176&catName=MTk3MA==|title=Box office 1970|website=Boxofficeindia.com|accessdate=23 Feb 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020095603/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=176&catName=MTk3MA==|archivedate=20 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Punarjanma (1963 film)|Punarjanma]]'' (1963) and it was simultaneously made in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Engirundho Vandhaal]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/released-on-deepavali/article5306180.ece|author=K. Jeshi|title=Released on Deepavali|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 November 2013|accessdate=15 July 2021}}</ref>
'''''Khilona''''' ({{translation|Toy}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by [[L. V. Prasad]] and directed by Chander Vohra. It stars [[Sanjeev Kumar]], [[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]], [[Jeetendra]] in lead roles and music composed by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at Box Office India.<ref name=Boxoffice>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=176&catName=MTk3MA==|title=Box office 1970|website=Boxofficeindia.com|access-date=23 Feb 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020095603/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=176&catName=MTk3MA==|archive-date=20 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Punarjanma (1963 film)|Punarjanma]]'' (1963) and it was simultaneously made in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Engirundho Vandhaal]]'' and in [[Malayalam]] as ''Amrithavaahini'' (1976).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/released-on-deepavali/article5306180.ece|author=K. Jeshi|title=Released on Deepavali|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 November 2013|access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref>


The film received six nominations at the [[18th Filmfare Awards]] in 1971, of which it won the [[Filmfare Best Movie Award]] and [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] for Mumtaz. Other nominations were for Best Actor (Sanjeev Kumar), Best Comic (Jagdeep), Best Story (Gulshan Nanda) and Best Male Playback Singer ([[Mohammed Rafi]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf|title=Filmfare Awards|accessdate=15 July 2021}}</ref>
The film received six nominations at the [[18th Filmfare Awards]] in 1971, of which it won the [[Filmfare Best Movie Award]] and [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] for Mumtaz. Other nominations were for Best Actor (Sanjeev Kumar), Best Comic (Jagdeep), Best Story (Gulshan Nanda) and Best Male Playback Singer ([[Mohammed Rafi]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf|title=Filmfare Awards|access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Vijaykamal is a son of rich Thakur Suraj Singh, but has lost his mind. He sees his lover Sapna marry his neighbor Bihari and then she commit suicide on the night of the [[Diwali]] party hosted by Bihari. This incident puts Vijay in shock. Thakur believes that if Vijay gets married, his mental health would improve. He hence approaches a [[tawaif]], Chand to pretend to be Vijay's wife and thus help him get better. But Chand receives cold treatment from Vijay's mother and his elder brother Kishore. Once, in a fit of madness, Vijay rapes Chand. But later, Chand becomes very friendly with Vijay and that starts improving his condition.
Vijaykamal is a son of rich Thakur Suraj Singh, but has lost his mind. He sees his lover Sapna marry his neighbor Bihari and then she commits suicide on the night of the [[Diwali]] party hosted by Bihari. This incident puts Vijay in shock. Thakur believes that if Vijay gets married, his mental health would improve. He hence approaches a [[tawaif]], Chand to pretend to be Vijay's wife and thus help him get better. But Chand receives cold treatment from Vijay's mother and his elder brother Kishore. In a fit of madness, Vijay rapes Chand. But later, Chand becomes very friendly with Vijay and that starts improving his condition.


Bihari who wishes to have Chand for himself also tries to persuade Vijay's young sister Radha. He promises Radha to make her an actress in Bollywood and asks her to elope with him with the family's money and gold. But Chand does not let Bihari's plan work. Vijay's younger brother Mohan also falls in love with noble Chand and is heartbroken when he finds out that she is pregnant (owing to the assault) and is carrying Vijay's child. Dejected, he leaves home without notice.
Bihari who wishes to have Chand for himself also tries to pursue Vijay's younger sister Radha. He promises Radha to make her an actress in [[Bollywood]] and asks her to elope with him with the family's money and gold. But Chand does not let Bihari's plan work. Vijay's younger brother Mohan also falls in love with noble Chand and is heartbroken when he finds out that she is pregnant (owing to the assault) with Vijay's child. Dejected, he leaves home without informing anyone.


In a fight between Vijay and Bihari, Bihari falls off the terrace and this shocks Vijay, curing him of his mental ailment. But then Vijay is unable to recall Chand. She is then humiliated by the family and is thrown out of the house. Mohan steps in and accuses everyone of treating her like a toy and only using her when needed. He reveals how she saved Radha from Bihari's evil pursuits. It is also revealed that Chand was actually born in a noble family and was only raised as a tawaif as she was found alone after a train accident. The family thus accepts Chand and all ends well.
In a fight between Vijay and Bihari, Bihari falls off the terrace and this shocks Vijay, curing him of his mental ailment. But then Vijay is unable to recall Chand. She is then humiliated by the family and is thrown out of the house. Mohan steps in and accuses everyone of treating her like a toy and only using her when needed. He reveals how she saved Radha from Bihari's evil pursuits. It is also revealed that Chand was actually born in a noble family and was only raised as a tawaif as she was found alone after a train accident. The family thus accepts Chand and all ends well.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
*[[Sanjeev Kumar]] as Vijaykamal Singh
*[[Sanjeev Kumar]] as Vijaykamal Singh
*[[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]] as Chand
*[[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]] as Chand
*[[Jeetendra]] as  Mohan Singh
*[[Jeetendra]] as  Mohan Singh
*[[Shatrughan Sinha]] as Bihari
*[[Shatrughan Sinha]] as Bihari
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*[[Jankidas]] as Advocate Jankidas
*[[Jankidas]] as Advocate Jankidas
*[[Satyen Kappu]] as Advocate
*[[Satyen Kappu]] as Advocate
*[[Viju Khote]] as Johnson
*Mridula Rani as Hirabai
*Mridula Rani as Hirabai
*Alka as Sapna
*Alka as Sapna
{{div col end}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
All the songs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindigeetmala.net/movie/khilona.htm|title=Khilona (1970)|website=hindigeetmala.net|accessdate=15 July 2021}}</ref> were composed by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] and lyrics were penned by [[Anand Bakshi]].
All the songs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindigeetmala.net/movie/khilona.htm|title=Khilona (1970)|website=hindigeetmala.net|access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref> were composed by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] and lyrics were penned by [[Anand Bakshi]].


{|class=wikitable style="font-size:95%;"
{|class=wikitable  
!Song!!Singer  
! Song !!Singer  
![[Raga]]
|-
|-
|"Sanam, Tu Bewafa Ke Naam Se Mashoor"  
| "Rose Rose Rosy Tumko Pyar Karta Hai"
|[[Lata Mangeshkar]]  
| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Asha Bhosle]]
|
|-
|-
|"Khush Rahe Tu Sada, Yeh Dua Hai Meri"  
| "Sanam Tu Bewafa Ke"  
|[[Mohammed Rafi]]
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|[[Kalavati]]
|-
|-
|"Khilona Jaankar Tum To Mera Dil Tod Jaate Ho"  
| "Khush Rahe Tu Sadaa"  
|[[Mohammed Rafi]]
| [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|
|-
|-
|"Main Sharaabi Nahin, Main Sharaabi Nahin"
| "Khilona Jaankar Tum To"  
|[[Mohammed Rafi]], '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
| Mohammed Rafi
|[[Bhairavi (Hindustani)]]
|-
|-
|"Roz Roz Rosy Tumko Pyar Karta Hai"
| "Main Sharaabi Nahin, Main Sharaabi Nahin"
|[[Kishore Kumar]], '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
| Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
|
|-
|-
|"Yeh Naatak Kavi Likh Gaye Kalidas"
| "Yeh Naatak Kavi Likh Gaye"
|[[Manna Dey]]
| [[Manna Dey]]
|
|-
|-
|}
|}
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The film won two [[Filmfare Awards]] out of the six nominations it received.
The film won two [[Filmfare Awards]] out of the six nominations it received.
*[[Filmfare Best Movie Award|Best Movie]]
*[[Filmfare Best Movie Award|Best Movie]]
*[[Filmfare Best Actress Award|Best Actress]] - [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]
*[[Filmfare Best Actress Award|Best Actress]] - [[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]]
Other four nominations that it received were:
Other four nominations that it received were:
*[[Filmfare Best Actor Award|Best Actor]] - [[Sanjeev Kumar]]
*[[Filmfare Best Actor Award|Best Actor]] - [[Sanjeev Kumar]]
*[[Filmfare Best Comedian Award|Best Comedian]] - [[Jagdeep]]
*[[Filmfare Best Comedian Award|Best Comedian]] - [[Jagdeep]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]] - [[Gulshan Nanda]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]] - [[Gulshan Nanda]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] - [[Mohd. Rafi]] for the song "Khilona Jaankar Tum Kyu"
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] - [[Mohd. Rafi|Mohammed Rafi]] for the song "Khilona Jaankar Tum Kyu"


==References==
==References==
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{{FilmfareAwardBestFilm 1971–1990}}
{{FilmfareAwardBestFilm 1971–1990}}


[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1970 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1970 Indian films]]
[[Category:1970 drama films]]
[[Category:1970 drama films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films about mental health]]
[[Category:Mental illness in films]]
[[Category:Films about courtesans in India]]
[[Category:Films about courtesans in India]]
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]

Latest revision as of 05:04, 4 March 2026


Khilona
Theatrical release poster from the movie
Directed byChander Vohra
Produced byL. V. Prasad
Written byAghajani Kashmeri (dialogues)
Screenplay byGulshan Nanda
Story byGulshan Nanda
Based onPunarjanma (1963)
StarringSanjeev Kumar
Mumtaz
Shatrughan Sinha
Jeetendra
Music byLaxmikant–Pyarelal
CinematographyDwarka Divecha
Edited byShivaji Awdhut
Production
company
Release date
  • 10 April 1970 (1970-04-10)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office3,50,00,000[1]

Khilona (transl. Toy) is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by Chander Vohra. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz, Jeetendra in lead roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at Box Office India.[1] The film was a remake of the Telugu film Punarjanma (1963) and it was simultaneously made in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Malayalam as Amrithavaahini (1976).[2]

The film received six nominations at the 18th Filmfare Awards in 1971, of which it won the Filmfare Best Movie Award and Filmfare Best Actress Award for Mumtaz. Other nominations were for Best Actor (Sanjeev Kumar), Best Comic (Jagdeep), Best Story (Gulshan Nanda) and Best Male Playback Singer (Mohammed Rafi).[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Vijaykamal is a son of rich Thakur Suraj Singh, but has lost his mind. He sees his lover Sapna marry his neighbor Bihari and then she commits suicide on the night of the Diwali party hosted by Bihari. This incident puts Vijay in shock. Thakur believes that if Vijay gets married, his mental health would improve. He hence approaches a tawaif, Chand to pretend to be Vijay's wife and thus help him get better. But Chand receives cold treatment from Vijay's mother and his elder brother Kishore. In a fit of madness, Vijay rapes Chand. But later, Chand becomes very friendly with Vijay and that starts improving his condition.

Bihari who wishes to have Chand for himself also tries to pursue Vijay's younger sister Radha. He promises Radha to make her an actress in Bollywood and asks her to elope with him with the family's money and gold. But Chand does not let Bihari's plan work. Vijay's younger brother Mohan also falls in love with noble Chand and is heartbroken when he finds out that she is pregnant (owing to the assault) with Vijay's child. Dejected, he leaves home without informing anyone.

In a fight between Vijay and Bihari, Bihari falls off the terrace and this shocks Vijay, curing him of his mental ailment. But then Vijay is unable to recall Chand. She is then humiliated by the family and is thrown out of the house. Mohan steps in and accuses everyone of treating her like a toy and only using her when needed. He reveals how she saved Radha from Bihari's evil pursuits. It is also revealed that Chand was actually born in a noble family and was only raised as a tawaif as she was found alone after a train accident. The family thus accepts Chand and all ends well.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

All the songs[4] were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.

Song Singer Raga
"Rose Rose Rosy Tumko Pyar Karta Hai" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Sanam Tu Bewafa Ke" Lata Mangeshkar Kalavati
"Khush Rahe Tu Sadaa" Mohammed Rafi
"Khilona Jaankar Tum To" Mohammed Rafi Bhairavi (Hindustani)
"Main Sharaabi Nahin, Main Sharaabi Nahin" Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
"Yeh Naatak Kavi Likh Gaye" Manna Dey

Awards[edit | edit source]

The film won two Filmfare Awards out of the six nominations it received.

Other four nominations that it received were:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Box office 1970". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  2. K. Jeshi (2 November 2013). "Released on Deepavali". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  3. "Filmfare Awards" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. "Khilona (1970)". hindigeetmala.net. Retrieved 15 July 2021.

External links[edit | edit source]

Template:FilmfareAwardBestFilm 1971–1990