Betaab(1983)
Betaab (1983) is a 155-minute Hindi film directed by Rahul Rawail. Starring Birbal, Amrita Singh and Shammi Kapoor. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a blockbuster verdict at the box office.
Betaab is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube since 24 December 1984.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 24 December 1984
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 1983
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Sunny lives on a small farm with his mother. After she leaves to get new equipment, he meets Roma and they often argue. They discover they were childhood sweethearts and fall in love again, but her wealthy father tries to keep them apart.
“From childhood friends to lovers, their reunion faces a wealthy father's wrath.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Betaab
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Nirupa Roy (11 films together), Sunny Deol & Prem Chopra (8 films together), Prem Chopra & Goga Kapoor (8 films together), Sunny Deol & Rahul Rawail (7 films together), Prem Chopra & Shammi Kapoor (7 films together), and Sunny Deol & Annu Kapoor (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Betaab' was suggested by veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was a mentor to director Rahul Rawail.
- The movie was shot extensively in Kashmir, with scenes featuring the famous Betaab Valley, which was later named after the film.
- This was the first film where Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh were paired together, launching a popular on-screen couple.
- The song 'Jab Hum Jawan Honge' was originally composed for another film but was later included in 'Betaab'.
- The film's music, composed by R.D. Burman, became a huge hit and is still remembered for its melodious songs.
- Director Rahul Rawail initially faced challenges casting the lead roles but found success with these relatively new actors.
- The movie was a major commercial success and helped establish Sunny Deol as a leading actor in Bollywood.