Jazbaat(1980)
Jazbaat is a 1980 Hindi romantic drama film directed and written by Suraj Prakash. It stars Raj Babbar, Zarina Wahab, and Shashi Puri in lead roles. The film follows Sapna, a poor orphan woman who lives with an elderly lady she calls her aunt. She survives by petty theft and is arrested multiple times by Inspector Kumar. The story explores her struggle to escape a life of crime and find love and family. The film was produced by Rajshri Productions and features music composed by Ravindra Jain. It was released in 1980 and has a runtime of 124 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Suraj Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Sapna is a young orphan who steals to survive. She lives with a fake aunt who uses her for theft. Inspector Kumar arrests her again and again but sees her pain. He falls in love with her and wants to save her. But her past and a dangerous gang stand in their way. Can love help her escape a life of crime?
“Can a thief find true love?”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jazbaat' translates to 'Emotions' in English, reflecting its dramatic focus.
- It was one of the few films where actress Moushumi Chatterjee played a character involved in petty crime.
- Director Suraj Prakash was known for social dramas, and this film continued his interest in portraying underprivileged lives.
- The movie was released during a period when revenge and action plots were popular, making its dramatic story stand out.
- Music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, a popular duo who scored many films in the 1970s and 1980s.
- The film featured veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a supporting role, adding star power to the cast.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.