Sun Sajna(1982)
Sun Sajna is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Chander Bahl for Rajshri Productions. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as Raj Kumar, a famous singer, and Ranjeeta Kaur as Basanti, a lively shopkeeper. The supporting cast includes Iftekhar, Ram Mohan, Jagdeep, and Madhu Malini. The story follows the love affair between Raj and Basanti in the small town of Madhupur. Their relationship is shattered by a car accident that blinds Raj and kills his mother. A series of lies told by Basanti's family keeps the lovers apart, leading to a tragic ending. The film is noted for its emotional depth and heartbreaking climax. The music was composed by Raamlaxman, with lyrics by Ravindra Rawal. Sun Sajna received positive audience reception and holds a 7.4/10 rating on IMDb. The film was released on 3 September 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Hungama Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Chander Bahl
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Basanti, a cheerful shopkeeper in Madhupur, falls in love with Raj Kumar, a famous singer. Her jealous childhood friend Gopi tries to separate them. A car accident blinds Raj and kills his mother. Basanti's family lies to both of them, saying the other has married someone else. The lovers are torn apart by deception and fate.
“A love story that ends in tears.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sun Sajna
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Ranjeeta Kaur (21 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Iftekhar (3 films together), and Ranjeeta Kaur & Iftekhar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Sun Sajna' was sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, a popular duo of the era.
- Director Chander H. Bahl was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his few directorial projects.
- Actor Shashi Kapoor was initially considered for the male lead role before Rajesh Khanna was finalized.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, was released on the HMV (His Master's Voice) label.
- A subplot involving a childhood friend causing trouble was a common trope in early 1980s family dramas.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Rajesh Khanna's star power was beginning to wane at the box office.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in popular tourist locations like Ooty, a common practice for romantic films of the time.