Naukar Biwi Ka(1983)
Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Kohli. Starring Rajeev Anand, Danny Denzongpa and Bob Christo. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 9 August 1983
- Director
- Rajkumar Kohli
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy man disowns his son for marrying against his wishes. The son, a police inspector, jails a criminal who later escapes and seeks revenge, causing family separations and deaths. The story follows the separated children growing up, their tangled loves, and careers in the Bombay film industry, while questioning if the family will ever reconcile.
“A family torn apart seeks love and redemption.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naukar Biwi Ka
Cast reunions in this film: Rishi Kapoor & Kader Khan (15 films together), Dharmendra & Kader Khan (13 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Pran (12 films together), Dharmendra & Raj Babbar (12 films together), Raj Babbar & Kader Khan (12 films together), and Dharmendra & Anita Raj (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Naukar Biwi Ka' translates to 'Servant of the Wife', hinting at the loyal driver's key role in the plot.
- This movie was one of several multi-starrer family dramas director Rajkumar Kohli made in the early 1980s, like 'Jaani Dushman'.
- Actor Jeetendra, known for his romantic roles, played the police inspector, a more serious character for him at the time.
- The plot spans generations, showing the children growing up in the film industry, a less common narrative for its time.
- The soundtrack featured music by R.D. Burman, but the songs did not become major hits like his other 1983 works.
- It included veteran actor Pran as the wealthy Bishamber Nath, adding a familiar face to the family conflict.
- The film's mix of crime, family separation, and Bollywood backdrop made it a typical example of a Hindi 'masala' movie.