Kaamchor(1982)
Kaamchor (1982) is a 100-minute Hindi film directed by K. Vishwanath. Starring Asrani, Bhagwan Dada and Sonu Nigam. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 1982
- Director
- K. Vishwanath
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A lazy man marries into a wealthy family, hoping for an easy life. When his wife insists they live independently, he reveals his true motives by demanding a share of her father's fortune, even threatening legal action.
“A lazy man marries for money, but love demands more.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaamchor
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (12 films together), Asrani & Suresh Oberoi (8 films together), Jayapradha & Asrani (7 films together), Asrani & Shreeram Lagoo (7 films together), Rakesh Roshan & Sujit Kumar (6 films together), and K. Vishwanath & Jayapradha (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Khatta Meetha' but was changed to 'Kaamchor' before release.
- Director K. Viswanath was known for Telugu social dramas, making this a rare Hindi film in his career.
- Rakesh Roshan's role as a lazy man contrasted with his usual heroic image in the 1980s.
- The song 'Pyar Karne Wale' became popular and is still remembered for its catchy tune.
- The film's theme of a man avoiding work reflected common family tensions in urban India at the time.
- It was produced by Rakesh Roshan's own film company, which he had recently started.
- The movie underperformed at the box office despite its star cast and music.