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Devata (1978 film)

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Devata
Poster
Directed byS. Ramanathan
Screenplay byGulzar
Story byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
Based onGnana Oli (Tamil)
Produced byN.N. Sippy
StarringSanjeev Kumar
Shabana Azmi
Rakesh Roshan
Danny Denzongpa
CinematographyNando Bhattacharya
Edited byWaman Bhonsle
Guru Dutt Shirali
Music byR. D. Burman
Distributed byPrithiva Pictures
Release date
  • 1978 (1978)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Devata is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film, directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi and Danny Denzongpa in lead roles. It is remake of Tamil film Gnana Oli.[1]

Synopsis

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Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his daughter Mary.

In her college days Mary falls in love with Shekhar, a playboy. When Shekhar refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Tony is arrested, charged with murder and sentenced for life but flees from custody.

Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted. Unfortunately, he must decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman with lyrics by Gulzar.

Song Singer
Chand Churake Laya Hoon, Chal Baithe Church Ke Peechhe Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Main To Kare Badarwa Se Haari Lata Mangeshkar
Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro Mohammed Rafi

Accolades

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26th Filmfare Awards:[2]

Won

Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Sanjeev Kumar's Biography Unveils His Special Bond With Tamil Thespian Sivaji Ganesan". Outlook. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Filmfare Nominees and Winner [sic]" (PDF). The Times Group. Retrieved 11 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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