Lekin...(1990)
Lekin... is a 1991 Hindi drama mystery film directed by Gulzar. It stars Vinod Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, and Amjad Khan in lead roles. The story follows Samir Niyogi, a government officer who travels to a remote Rajasthan palace to inspect it. He encounters a ghost named Reva, who is trapped in the palace due to unresolved trauma from her past. The film blends fantasy, music, and mystery without relying on horror clichés. It won two National Film Awards for Best Lyrics and Best Female Playback Singer. The music was composed by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and produced by Lata Mangeshkar. The film was released in India on October 11, 1991.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Gulzar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Samir Niyogi is sent to a haunted palace in Rajasthan. He meets a mysterious woman who is actually a ghost. She needs his help to find peace. But nobody believes him, and the truth is buried in the past.
“Some souls never leave”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lekin...
Cast reunions in this film: Hema Malini & Amjad Khan (11 films together), Hema Malini & Vinod Khanna (8 films together), Vinod Khanna & Amjad Khan (7 films together), Vinod Khanna & Dimple Kapadia (6 films together), Vinod Khanna & Alok Nath (4 films together), and Hema Malini & Dimple Kapadia (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lekin...' means 'but...' in Hindi, hinting at the story's mysterious and unresolved nature.
- Director Gulzar adapted the story from a Bengali work by author Rabindranath Tagore, blending literature with cinema.
- The movie was shot in real Rajasthan locations, including ancient forts and palaces, to capture authentic historical atmosphere.
- It features a rare collaboration where both Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle sang for the same film, with music by Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
- The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following for its poetic storytelling and haunting soundtrack.
- Gulzar cast Dimple Kapadia in a dual role, playing both a modern-day character and a ghost from the past.
- The soundtrack includes the famous song 'Yaara Seeli Seeli,' which is based on a traditional Rajasthani folk melody.