Besahara(1987)
Besahara is a 1987 Hindi-language family drama film directed by B.R. Ishara. The film stars Rajan Sippy, Vidyashree, Priya Tendulkar, and Kader Khan in lead roles. The story follows Nanda, a poor maid who works in the home of a wealthy family and is in love with the son, Rakesh. Rakesh does not love her and only wants a physical relationship, leading to a conflict of class, desire, and dignity. The film is notable for its bold social commentary on the exploitation of poor women by wealthy men. It was released in India on March 13, 1987.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- B.R. Ishara
- Language
- Hindi 0
Storyline
Nanda is a poor maid who has loved Rakesh since childhood. Rakesh is a rich, selfish man who only wants to use her for sex. Nanda refuses, demanding love and respect. Rakesh pressures her, but Nanda fights to keep her dignity. The film is about her struggle to say no to a man who thinks he owns her.
“When love is not enough.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Besahara
Cast reunions in this film: Kader Khan & Mazhar Khan (3 films together), Kader Khan & Bharat Kapoor (2 films together), and Kader Khan & Shashikala (2 films together).