Dhanwan(1981)
Dhanwan is a 1981 Hindi drama film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. It stars Rajesh Khanna as Vijay Kumar Saxena, a wealthy and arrogant businessman, alongside Reena Roy as Asha Nath, a widow. The supporting cast includes Rakesh Roshan, Shakti Kapoor, Om Prakash, and Aruna Irani. The story follows Vijay, who loses his eyesight in an accident and receives a corneal transplant from his deceased clerk, Anil. Realizing Anil was falsely executed for theft, Vijay undergoes a transformation and seeks to clear Anil's name. The film explores themes of pride, redemption, and the limitations of wealth. Rakesh Roshan received a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The music was composed by Hridayanath Mangeshkar with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. The film was a commercial success and is remembered for its emotional narrative.
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- Theatrical Release
- 29 June 1981
- Language
- Hindi 0
Storyline
A rich, arrogant man named Vijay loses his eyesight in a car crash. He gets a new pair of eyes from a donor. He later discovers the donor was Anil, the poor clerk who married the woman Vijay loved. Anil was executed for a crime he did not commit. Vijay must now protect Anil's widow and prove his innocence.
“When money fails, the heart sees.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhanwan
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh Khanna & Reena Roy (4 films together), and Rajesh Khanna & Rakesh Roshan (2 films together).