Abdullah(1980)
Abdullah is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Khan. It stars Raj Kapoor in the title role, with Sanjay Khan, Zeenat Aman, and Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles. The story follows Abdullah, a devout Muslim well-keeper in a desert kingdom, who adopts an orphaned Hindu boy named Krishna. A prophecy states the boy will kill the cruel bandit Khaleel, forcing Abdullah to protect him. The film was one of the most expensive Indian productions of its time. It underperformed domestically but became a major blockbuster in the Soviet Union, drawing 31.9 million viewers. The music was composed by R. D. Burman.
Quick Facts
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- VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Sanjay Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A kind desert hermit named Abdullah adopts a baby boy named Krishna. A dangerous bandit named Khaleel learns a prophecy that the boy will kill him. Khaleel hunts for the child to murder him. Abdullah must fight to protect his son and fulfill the prophecy.
“A father's love defies destiny.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Abdullah
Cast reunions in this film: Kader Khan & Parveen Babi (8 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Kader Khan (5 films together), Zeenat Aman & Sanjeev Kumar (5 films together), Zeenat Aman & Sujit Kumar (4 films together), Sujit Kumar & Madan Puri (4 films together), and Zeenat Aman & Kader Khan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the real-life story of a Pathan man who raised a Hindu boy during the India-Pakistan partition.
- Sanjay Khan, the director, also played the lead role of Abdullah and performed many stunts without a body double.
- The movie's climax was shot in extreme desert heat, causing several crew members to suffer from heatstroke.
- It features one of the earliest Bollywood songs composed by Bappi Lahiri that became a hit, 'Ae Mere Humsafar'.
- The film faced censorship issues due to its sensitive portrayal of Hindu-Muslim relations during a tense political period.
- A special permit was required to film in the Rajasthan desert locations, as they were near a restricted border area.
- The movie's release was delayed by over a year due to financial troubles and production hurdles.