Waqt (1965)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Waqt |
| Country of production | India |
| original language | Hindi |
| Publishing year | 1965 |
| length | 206 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Yash Chopra |
| script | Akhtar-ul-Iman (dialogues), Akhtar Mirza (story) |
| production | BR Chopra |
| music | Ravi |
| camera | Dharam Chopra |
| cut | Pran Mehra |
| occupation | |
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Waqt ( Hindi : वक़्त , Urdu : وقت, translated: time ) is a successful Hindi film by Yash Chopra from 1965.
action
The wealthy businessman Lala Kedarnath has a happy family with his wife and three young sons. Luck seems perfect until fate strikes: An earthquake destroys his home and business and his family is torn apart.
His eldest son ended up in the orphanage. When Lala found out about this, he wanted to pick him up, but Raja had fled because the director of the orphanage had mistreated him. As a result, Lala becomes so angry that he strangles the leader and has to go to prison for 20 years. Meanwhile, his wife Laxmi takes care of the youngest son Vijay, who is the only one left with her.
Years later, Lala is released from prison, unfortunately he doesn't know what has become of his family.
Son Ravi was adopted by a wealthy couple - the parents of the beautiful Renu - and is a lawyer under his new name Ravi. The youngest son Vijay graduated from college and financially supports his sick mother by working as a chauffeur for crook Chinoy. He had met and fallen in love with Renu in college. The eldest son, Raja, was raised by the Chinoy after his escape from the orphanage and earned his living as a thief. He steals the necklace from Meena, but brings it back because he has fallen in love with her. However, Meena is already taken to Ravi. All three brothers do not know that they are related to each other.
Chinoy killed his employee Balbir in self-defense and blames Raja. Raja is defended by Ravi in court. Eventually the whole truth emerges at a court hearing and the once-torn family is reunited. They open their old business. Kuku and Meena and Vijay and Renu get married.
Awards
- Filmfare Award / Best Director to Yash Chopra
- Filmfare Award / Best Supporting Actor to Raaj Kumar
- Filmfare Award / Best Story to Akhtar Mirza
- Filmfare Award / Best Dialogue to Akhtar ul-Iman
- Filmfare Award / Best Cinematography to Dharam Chopra
Nominations :
music
| Song title | Singer |
|---|---|
| Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu | Asha Bhosle |
| Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen | Manna Dey |
| Hum Jab Simat Ke Aapki | Mahendra Kapoor , Asha Bhosle |
| Waqt Se Din Aur Raat | Mohammad Rafi |
| Din Hain Bahaar Ke Tere Mere Iqraar Ke | Mahendra Kapoor , Asha Bhosle |
| Chehre Pe Khushi Chha Jaati Hai | Asha Bhosle |
| Kaun Aaya Ki Nigaahon My Chamak Jaag Uthi | Asha Bhosle |
The songs Ai Meri Zohrajabeen , Din Hai Bahar Ke and Aage Bhi Jane Na Tu became hits. Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics .
Others
Bhanu Athaiya designed the costumes for the film .
Reviews
Waqt is a contribution to the popular lost-and-found genre that has often shaped the plot structure of Indian films since Kismet (1943) and Awaara (1951). The film was a huge success and is exemplary of the kitschy color aesthetic that became popular as an expression of wealth in Hindi film, particularly in the 1970s.
Web links
- Waqt in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen: Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema , p. 387