Qurbani Rang Layegi(1991)
Qurbani Rang Layegi is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Raj N. Sippy and produced by K. K. Talwar under the Shiv Kala Mandir banner. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, and Padmini Kolhapure in lead roles. The story follows Raj Kishan, a poor street singer who rises to fame with the help of a successful singer named Poonam, but becomes trapped in a web of lies and deception. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of fame. It was originally titled 'Street Singer' and faced production delays that caused noticeable changes in Sanjay Dutt's appearance. The film received mixed reviews and has a cult following among fans of 1990s Bollywood dramas. It was shot primarily at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Raj N. Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Raj Kishan is a poor boy with a golden voice. After his father is sent to prison, he is raised by a kind beggar. He dreams of becoming a famous singer. A rich singer named Poonam discovers him and helps him achieve stardom. But fame comes at a cost. Raj must choose between the woman who gave him success and the woman who truly loves him.
“Fame fades. Love stays.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Qurbani Rang Layegi
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt (20 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Poonam Dhillon (13 films together), Poonam Dhillon & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Padmini Kolhapure (6 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Raj N. Sippy (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'Qurbani Rang Layegi' to 'Qurbani Rang Layegi' after its release, creating some confusion among audiences.
- It was one of the last major films for actor Jeetendra in a leading role before he shifted focus to television production.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Johnny Lever, who was rising to fame at the time.
- Director Raj N. Sippy was known for action films, but this movie attempted to blend drama and musical numbers heavily.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, did not achieve the same popularity as his earlier 1980s hits.
- The plot's theme of a beggar rising to fame echoes older Bollywood films but was considered outdated by 1991.
- Despite starring major stars like Jeetendra and Jaya Prada, the film performed poorly at the box office.