Kudrat(1981)
Kudrat is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language drama mystery film written and directed by Chetan Anand. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Raaj Kumar, Vinod Khanna, and Priya Rajvansh. The story follows Chandramukhi, a young woman who visits Shimla and experiences haunting memories of a past life. She discovers she is the reincarnation of Paro, a woman who was raped and murdered by a powerful man. The film blends romance, suspense, and courtroom drama as the past and present collide. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Story and Best Female Playback Singer. The film was a commercial success at the box office. It is known for its iconic soundtrack composed by R. D. Burman and the hit song 'Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitna'.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 3 April 1981
- Director
- Chetan Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Chandramukhi arrives in Shimla and feels a strange connection to the place. She is haunted by nightmares of a past life. She meets Mohan, a lawyer, and feels an instant bond. With the help of a doctor, she uncovers a dark secret. She was Paro, and Mohan was her lover Madhav. A powerful man killed them both. Now, she must find justice and reunite with her lost love.
“Love that survives death.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kudrat
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh Khanna & Om Shivpuri (15 films together), Hema Malini & Om Shivpuri (10 films together), Hema Malini & Rajesh Khanna (9 films together), Aruna Irani & Om Shivpuri (9 films together), Hema Malini & Vinod Khanna (8 films together), and Aruna Irani & Deven Verma (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Hame Tumse Pyaar Kitna' was originally composed for another Chetan Anand film, 'Heer Raanjha', but was later used in 'Kudrat'.
- Actress Priya Rajvansh, who played Karuna, was a frequent collaborator with director Chetan Anand, appearing in several of his films including 'Haqeeqat'.
- The movie features a unique dual narrative, intertwining a past-life story set in pre-independence India with a present-day romance and legal drama.
- It was one of the early Hindi films to explore the concept of reincarnation in a courtroom setting, blending mystery with romantic drama.
- The scenic shots of Simla were filmed on location, capturing the colonial-era architecture that adds to the film's atmospheric setting.
- Music director R.D. Burman composed the soundtrack, with the song 'Hame Tumse Pyaar Kitna' becoming a classic and later covered by various artists.
- The film's plot involves a legal case where past-life regression is used as evidence, a rare theme in Bollywood cinema at the time.