Do Premee(1980)
Do Premee is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Rishi Kapoor and Moushumi Chatterjee in lead roles. It follows the story of Chetan and Payal, a young couple who elope after their fathers reject their relationship. In the city, they discover a dangerous secret about their employer that threatens their lives. The film blends romance with suspense and family drama. Its music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film was produced by Kundan A. Thadani. It is a typical Bollywood love story of its era with a twist.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Raj Khosla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Chetan and Payal are in love but their fathers refuse to let them marry. They run away to the city to start a new life. But they soon uncover a dark secret that puts them in grave danger. Now they must fight to survive and protect their love.
“Love can conquer any danger.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Do Premee
Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Moushumi Chatterjee (7 films together), Aruna Irani & Deven Verma (7 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Aruna Irani (6 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Deven Verma (4 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Moushumi Chatterjee (3 films together), and Rishi Kapoor & Om Prakash Chibber (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Raj Khosla was known for thrillers, so this romantic plot was a slight shift from his usual style.
- Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played Geeta, was a popular leading lady but often played tragic or complex roles.
- The villain's disguise as a holy man 'Mahayogi' reflected real-life fears about fake spiritual leaders in the 1970s.
- The movie featured music by R.D. Burman, but none of the songs became major chartbusters like his other works.
- It was one of the few films where actor Shashi Kapoor and actress Moushumi Chatterji shared significant screen time.
- The plot device of a gas chamber used by the villain was considered quite dark for a mainstream romantic film of that era.
- Despite starring popular actors, the film did not perform strongly at the box office upon its initial release.