Anhonee (1973 film)
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Anhonee is a 1973 Bollywood suspense drama film directed by Ravi Tandon. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar, Satyen Kappu, Asrani, Manmohan and Bindu in positive roles and Kamini Kaushal in a negative role. Laxmikant-Pyarelal have provided music for the film.
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| File:Anhonee.jpg Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Ravi Tandon |
| Produced by | Ravi Tandon G.M. Khwaja Gullu Kochar Jagdish C. Sharma |
| Written by | Dr. Balkrishna (dialogue), K.K. Shukla (screenplay) |
| Starring | Sanjeev Kumar Leena Chandavarkar |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | S. Ramachandra |
| Edited by | Waman B. Bhosle Gurudutt Shirali |
Release date | 26 April 1973 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
PlotEdit
After the tragic death of her dad, Dr. Rekha continues to live with her step-mother in Bombay, where she runs a mental institution. While traveling by train one night, they are accosted by a knife-wielding escaped mental patient, Sunil, whose aggression is calmed by Rekha. She gets him admitted into her hospital where he is put under observation and treatment at the hands of Dr. Mathur and herself. He soon starts responding positively under their care, and is on his way to recovery. Once, he saves Rekha from being molested in a parking lot, and this sparks romance between the two. At first Rekha is reluctant to marry Sunil due to a secret which see cannot reveal. After great persistence from Sunil, she reveals that she killed her father by accident when he was trying to have sex with her thinking that she was her stepmother. But she still doesn’t understand why didn’t he stop when she shrieked out after identifying her voice ; she probably thinks that as he was drunk he might have had the difficulty. It is then revealed that Sunil is not as he pretends to be;He is a well respected Police Inspector trying to find the mystery of Mr.Rai Bahadur's death. All is set for the two to get engaged at a lavish party. It is at this party that Rekha will find out that Sunil who he is and tries to get away from him.
CastEdit
- Sanjeev Kumar ... Sunil
- Leena Chandavarkar ... Dr. Rekha
- Padma Khanna ... Roopa
- Bindu ... Rita
- Rehman ... Inspector General
- Kamini Kaushal ... Mrs. Rai Bahadur Singh
- Manmohan ... Dr. Mathur
- Asrani ... Gangaram
- Paintal ... Dr. Tripathi
- Satyendra Kapoor ... Manager
- Jankidas ... Girdharilal
- Sudhir ... Tiger
- M. B. Shetty ... Henchman
MusicEdit
The songs of the film are composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal on lyrics by Verma Malik
- "Hungama Ho Gaya" Singer: Asha Bhosle
- "Buddhu Pad Gaya Palle" Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
- "Balma Hamar Motorcar Leke Aayore" Singer: Asha Bhosle
- "Main To Ek Pagal" Singers: Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle
Awards and nominationsEdit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Asrani | Shama Sushama Award for Best Comedian | Won |