Barsaat Ki Ek Raat(1981)
Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta. Starring Nimu Bhowmick, Utpal Dutt and Amjad Khan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 February 1981
- Director
- Shakti Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
In a small Darjeeling village, a corrupt merchant named Sahuji controls everyone, including the police, through smuggling and bribery. His son Kaaliram spreads fear, making life miserable for the locals. The desperate villagers ask the tea garden owner for help, who contacts higher police officials to send someone to address the situation.
“A stormy night unveils a village's dark secrets.”
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Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'One Night of Rain', but the story is actually a gritty crime drama set in Darjeeling, not a typical romantic rain song film.
- This was one of the few films where veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar played a negative role, portraying the corrupt merchant Sahuji.
- Director Shakti Samanta was known for romantic films like 'Aradhana', making this dark thriller a significant departure from his usual style.
- The movie features a memorable soundtrack by R.D. Burman, including the hit song 'Kya Yahi Pyar Hai' sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
- Parts of the film were shot on location in Darjeeling to capture the authentic hill station atmosphere for the village setting.
- Actor Parikshat Sahni, who played a key role, is the son of the famous writer Balraj Sahni, adding a legacy connection to the cast.
- Despite its star cast and director, the film did not perform well commercially, remaining a lesser-known entry in Shakti Samanta's filmography.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Barsaat Ki Ek Raat