Bewaffa Se Waffa(1992)
'Bewaffa Se Waffa' is a 1992 Hindi romance drama film directed and produced by Saawan Kumar Tak. The lead cast includes Juhi Chawla, Vivek Mushran, and Nagma. The story follows Rukhsar, who cannot conceive a child, and her decision to ask her best friend Nagma to marry her husband Aslam. The film is set in Goa and explores themes of sacrifice, jealousy, and family loyalty. It was released on September 11, 1992, and received mixed reviews from critics. The film is known for its melodious songs and emotional storyline. It is not currently available on major streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ShemarooMe, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Saawan Kumar Tak
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Rukhsar cannot have a baby. Her husband Aslam loves her, but family pressure grows. In desperation, Rukhsar asks her best friend Nagma to marry Aslam and bear a child. Nagma agrees reluctantly. But the plan creates jealousy, fights, and nearly destroys the family. Can they find a way to stay together?
“Loyalty tested by love.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bewaffa Se Waffa
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Prem Chopra & Pran (12 films together), Prem Chopra & Goga Kapoor (8 films together), Aruna Irani & Pran (7 films together), Aruna Irani & Goga Kapoor (6 films together), and Saawan Kumar Tak & Pran (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bewaffa Se Waffa' translates to 'From Unfaithful to Faithful', hinting at its central theme of betrayal and loyalty.
- It was one of the few films from the early 90s to directly address the sensitive social issue of infertility within marriage.
- Director Saawan Kumar Tak was known for melodramatic films and had previously directed a hit with 'Sanam Bewafa' in 1991.
- Actress Nagma, who played a dual role, was a popular South Indian star making a mark in Hindi cinema around this time.
- The movie featured music by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- The plot involving a friend marrying for a child shares similarities with older Bollywood films like 'Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye' (1977).
- Despite its dramatic storyline, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other romantic dramas of 1992.