Tohfa Mohabbat Ka(1988)
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ram Govind and produced by Maya Govind. The lead cast includes Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Anuradha Patel, and Johny Lever, with a special appearance by Hema Malini. The story follows Vinay, an adopted man who loses his sanity after his lover Nisha dies in an accident, and finds healing through nurse Radha. His past enemies later resurface to disrupt his new marriage. The film is known for its emotional narrative and soundtrack composed by Anup Jalota. It was released theatrically on July 1, 1988.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Ram Govind
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Vinay is a young adopted man deeply in love with Nisha. When Nisha dies in a sudden accident, Vinay loses his mind. A compassionate nurse named Radha helps him recover and they marry. But old enemies from Vinay's past return to threaten their happiness and kidnap Radha. Vinay must fight to save his wife and protect his new life.
“A gift of love that heals all wounds.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Kimi Katkar (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Gift of Love', but it is unrelated to the 1970s film 'Tohfa' or Govinda's later hit 'Tohfa'.
- This was one of the earliest films where comedian Johnny Lever, then a rising star, received significant screen time.
- Director Ram Govind primarily worked in Bhojpuri cinema, making this a rare foray into mainstream Hindi film.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become popular.
- Lead actress Preeti Ganguli was a former beauty queen who had a very short film career in the late 1980s.
- The film released during a crowded period and was overshadowed by bigger-budget movies of that year.
- Govinda, the lead actor, was in his early 'hero' phase but this film is not counted among his notable works.