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Manokaamnaa(1980)

5.8/10
Hindi•110 mins•theatrical•

Manokaamnaa is a 1980 Hindi-language romance drama film directed by Kedar Kapoor and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. The film stars Madhu Kapoor as Gauri and Raj Kiran as Vikas Kashyap, with Urmila Bhatt, T.P. Jain, and Shobha Khote in supporting roles. The story follows Gauri, a poor servant girl who falls in love with Vikas, a wealthy forest officer, but faces opposition from his proud mother. The film explores themes of class division, family pride, and the power of love. It was produced under the Rajshri Productions banner, known for family-oriented films. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, with lyrics by Shyamalal Babu Rai. The film was released on April 11, 1980, and has a runtime of 110 minutes.

Director:Kedar Kapoor
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
Kedar Kapoor
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

Gauri is a poor young woman who works as a servant for the District Forest Officer. When a new officer, Vikas Kashyap, arrives, they fall in love. But Vikas's wealthy mother refuses to accept a poor girl as her daughter-in-law. Gauri and Vikas must fight against family pride and social status to be together.

“Love knows no class.”

Film Details

5.8Rating
110Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Urmila BhattActor
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Shail ChaturvediActor
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Kalpana IyerActor
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Raj Kiran, Actor in Manokaamnaa
Raj KiranVikas Kashyap
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ShivrajDr. T.N. Kaul
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T.P. JainPanday
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Gajanan JagirdarJain
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Madhu KapoorGauri
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Shubha KhoteParvati Pandey
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Kedar KapoorDirector
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Tarachand BarjatyaCrew
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Madan JoshiCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Manokaamnaa

Cast reunions in this film: Raj Kiran & Urmila Bhatt (2 films together), and Urmila Bhatt & Madhu Kapoor (2 films together).

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Urmila BhattActor
Raj Kiran × Urmila Bhatt — 2 films together →
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Urmila BhattActor
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Madhu KapoorActor
Urmila Bhatt × Madhu Kapoor — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director, Kedar Kapoor, was the younger brother of famous actor and filmmaker Shashi Kapoor.
  • The movie was released under the banner of K.K. Films, a production company associated with the Kapoor family.
  • Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played Gauri, was already a well-known star in Hindi cinema by 1980.
  • The film's plot revolves around the Karva Chauth festival, a significant North Indian fasting ritual observed by married women.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sonik-Omi, a popular music duo in the 1970s and early 1980s.
  • Despite its dramatic storyline, the film did not become a major commercial success at the box office.
  • The movie was shot in a small town setting to authentically depict the protagonist's humble background.

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