Nazrana(1987)
Nazrana (1987) is a Hindi drama film directed by Ravi Tandon. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Smita Patil, and Sridevi in lead roles. The story follows Rajat, a music composer, and his wife Mukta, whose marriage is destroyed by betrayal and lies. An ambitious model named Sheetal manipulates situations to break their trust. A young housemaid named Tulsi becomes caught in the middle. The film explores themes of love, insecurity, and new beginnings. It was released in February 1987, one month after Smita Patil's death, and was dedicated to her memory. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film was a box office success, grossing ₹3 crore. It is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 27 January 1987
- Director
- Ravi Tandon
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Rajat and Mukta are a happily married couple. But their joy turns to sorrow when they learn Mukta cannot have children. An ambitious model named Sheetal tries to seduce Rajat. A young housemaid named Tulsi enters their home. One mistake destroys everything. Lies and suspicion tear the marriage apart. Can love survive betrayal? Or is the only gift left a new beginning?
“A gift of love and betrayal.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nazrana
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh Khanna & Om Shivpuri (15 films together), Pinchoo Kapoor & Om Shivpuri (7 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Smita Patil (6 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Pinchoo Kapoor (4 films together), Sridevi & Om Shivpuri (4 films together), and Dalip Tahil & Shafi Inamdar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nazrana' means 'gift' in Hindi, reflecting the unexpected talent Rajat finds in Tulsi.
- Ravi Tandon, the director, was known for thrillers and action films, making this a rare foray into a drama about the modeling world.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for a lead role, but the part eventually went to Farah Naaz.
- The film's plot mirrored real-life controversies in the 1980s Indian modeling and advertising industries.
- It featured music by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- The movie was part of a trend in the late 80s showcasing the glamour and pitfalls of the fashion industry in India.
- Despite starring popular actors like Mithun Chakraborty, the film performed modestly at the box office.