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Khwab(1980)
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Khwab (1980) is a Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta. Starring Sujit Kumar, Utpal Dutt and Madan Puri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Khwab stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.
Director:Shakti Samanta
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Shakti Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man moves from his small town to Bombay, determined to become rich and successful. He gets a good job, falls for his boss's daughter, and quickly climbs the corporate ladder. On the day of his engagement, he is arrested for the murder of a pregnant woman who was his neighbor.
“A dream of success turns into a nightmare of crime.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Khwab' means 'dream' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's ambition to rise from poverty to wealth.
- Shakti Samanta, known for romantic films like 'Aradhana', directed this darker drama exploring social mobility and crime.
- Actor Sanjeev Kumar was initially considered for the lead role, but the part eventually went to newcomer Kumar Gaurav.
- The movie features early performances by actors who later became famous, like Smita Patil in a supporting role.
- It was shot extensively in real chawls (tenement buildings) of Borivali, Mumbai, to add authenticity to the setting.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, includes the popular song 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein'.
- Despite its dramatic plot, 'Khwab' did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release in 1980.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Khwab
Actor-Actor21 films →
Actor-Ram Prasad7 films →
Actor-Biharilal Khanna6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Public Prosecutor Dalaal5 films →
Actor-Ram Prasad5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Biharilal Khanna-Ram Prasad4 films →
Public Prosecutor Dalaal-Director3 films →
Biharilal Khanna-Director3 films →
Director-Ram Prasad3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Public Prosecutor Dalaal2 films →
Actor-Biharilal Khanna2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Public Prosecutor Dalaal-Biharilal Khanna2 films →





