Hamara Khandaan(1988)
Hamara Khandaan is a 1988 Hindi-language family drama film directed by Shakti Samanta. The lead cast includes Rishi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Amrish Puri, and Moushumi Chatterjee. The story follows Vishal, a wealthy Hindu man, who falls in love with Ruby, a Catholic woman, and faces opposition from his father Chandraprakash due to religious and class differences. The film explores interfaith romance and generational conflict within a traditional Indian family. It was noted for its emotional storytelling and strong performances, particularly by Amrish Puri as the authoritarian father. The movie was released in 1988 and remains a notable example of Bollywood family dramas from that era.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Anwar Pasha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Vishal, the son of a wealthy Hindu businessman, falls in love with Ruby, a kind Catholic girl. His father Chandraprakash refuses to accept their relationship because of religion and social status. Vishal must fight his family's traditions and his father's stubborn pride to marry the woman he loves.
“Love knows no religion”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hamara Khandaan
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Alok Nath (11 films together), Reema Lagoo & Alok Nath (11 films together), Amrish Puri & Rishi Kapoor (10 films together), Amrish Puri & Reema Lagoo (6 films together), Amrish Puri & Farha Naaz (6 films together), and Amrish Puri & Om Shivpuri (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by Anwar Kamal Pasha, who was primarily known as a writer for movies like 'Bobby' and 'Prem Rog'.
- The film marked the acting debut of Farha, who played the female lead Ruby Miranda opposite Rishi Kapoor.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the movie was not a major commercial success at the box office upon its release.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular qawwali titled 'Allah Hi Allah' sung by Amit Kumar and Sadhana Sargam.
- Actor Alok Nath, known later for his 'sanskaari' roles, played Ruby's supportive father, a departure from his typical image.
- The film's conflict hinges on a paternity secret, a recurring theme in many Hindi family dramas of the 1980s.
- It features veteran actress Asha Parekh in a motherly role, years after her reign as a top leading lady in the 1960s and 70s.