Nasihat(1986)
Nasihat is a 1986 Hindi family drama film directed and produced by Aravind Sen. The lead cast includes Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Deepti Naval, Tanuja, and Amjad Khan. The story follows Indrani, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, who falls in love with a poor man. A cunning employee, Mohanlal, destroys their relationship and steals the family business. Years later, the next generation seeks revenge and justice. The film was a Silver Jubilee hit at the box office. It is remembered for its ensemble cast and dramatic storyline. The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Eros Now, YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Aravind Sen
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Indrani loves Dinesh, but Mohanlal wants her and her father's money. He kidnaps Dinesh and forces Indrani to marry him. Years later, Rajesh, Sunita, and Randhir unite to expose Mohanlal's crimes and bring him to justice.
“Love, betrayal, and revenge unite.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nasihat
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Kader Khan (22 films together), Kader Khan & Amjad Khan (18 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Amjad Khan (9 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Shabana Azmi (5 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Kader Khan (5 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Shabana Azmi (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Arabind Sen was primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- It features veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a key role during a period when he was often playing patriarchs or wise elders.
- The movie was produced by S.K. Kapoor, who had a relatively small output compared to major studios of the era.
- Music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- The plot revolves around a business takeover, a common theme in 1980s dramas reflecting economic anxieties of the time.
- Despite its dramatic synopsis, the film is not widely remembered or available in popular discourse on 80s cinema.
- Actor Utpal Dutt, famous for his comic roles, appears here in a more serious character as part of the ensemble cast.