Hifazat(1987)
Hifazat is a 1987 Hindi-language drama film directed by Prayag Raj. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Nutan, Pran, Ashok Kumar, and Kader Khan. The story follows Laxmi, a mother who loses her son and is abused by her in-laws. A stranger named Ram pretends to be her long-lost son to protect her. The film explores themes of sacrifice, family, and betrayal. It is notable for being the first on-screen pairing of Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, who later became a iconic Bollywood couple. The music was composed by R. D. Burman. The film was a commercial failure but is remembered for its emotional story. It was partially remade in Telugu as Bobbili Raja.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Prayag Raj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A mother named Laxmi has lost everything: her son, her husband, and her dignity. A kind stranger named Ram pretends to be her missing son to save her from a cruel family. But his lie is exposed, and he must make the ultimate sacrifice to protect her.
“A stranger's love, a mother's hope.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Hifazat
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Anil Kapoor (16 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anil Kapoor (10 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Pran (10 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Madhuri Dixit (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Hifazat' means 'protection' in Hindi, reflecting the story's themes of family safety and honor.
- Director Prayag Raj was known for social dramas, but this film blended action with family conflict, a shift from his usual style.
- The movie was released during a wave of 1980s films exploring social issues like polygamy and gender bias in Indian families.
- It featured veteran actor Shashi Kapoor in a supporting role, though he was more famous for lead parts in bigger hits of the era.
- The soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular duo who scored many Bollywood films in the 1980s.
- The plot's focus on a missing child mirrored real-life concerns about child trafficking in India at the time.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other 1987 releases like 'Mr. India'.