Arpan(1983)
Hindi145 mins
Arpan (1983) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by J. Om Prakash. Starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Parveen Babi. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Arpan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.
Director:J. Om Prakash
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 1983
- Director
- J. Om Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man named Anil loves Shobha, while his sister loves Rakesh. After Anil goes abroad for work, he returns to find both Shobha and Rakesh have married other people. Heartbroken, Anil marries a woman named Sona but cannot forget Shobha, leading to a secret affair that Sona eventually discovers.
“When love returns, it brings a storm.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 April 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Anokha Rishta' but was changed to 'Arpan' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a character with a significant emotional and dramatic arc.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Pran in a special role, though he is not part of the main cast.
- Music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal reused one of their own tunes from a 1979 film for a song in 'Arpan'.
- The film's climax, involving a confrontation in a bedroom, was considered quite bold for mainstream Hindi cinema in 1983.
- Despite starring popular actors, the movie was not a major commercial success at the box office.
- Director J. Om Prakash also produced the film under his own banner, Prakash Pictures.