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'''''Libaas''''' ({{lit|clothing}}) is a 1988 [[Hindi]] drama film, written and directed by [[Sampooran Singh Gulzar|Gulzar]]. The film based on the short story ''Seema'', published in collected stories in ''Raavi Paar''. It is about married couples of urban India having extramarital relations and adultery. The film won critical acclaim in international film festivals, but has not been released in India to date. |
'''''Libaas''''' ({{lit|clothing}}) is a 1988 [[Hindi]] drama film, written and directed by [[Sampooran Singh Gulzar|Gulzar]]. The film based on the short story ''Seema'', published in collected stories in ''Raavi Paar''. It is about married couples of urban India having extramarital relations and adultery. The film won critical acclaim in international film festivals, but has not been released in India to date. There had been only two public screening of Libaas in India, at the 23rd and 45th [[International Film Festival of India]], in 1992 and 2014 respectively.<ref>[http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5441 Gulzar's 'objectionable' Libaas to be premiered in India after 26 years]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gulzars-unreleased-film-libaas-to-hit-theatres-this-year/article19518376.ece|title=Gulzar's unreleased film 'Libaas' to hit theatres this year|date=2017-08-18|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-11-09|agency=PTI|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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Azmi notably won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 [[Pyongyang International Film Festival]]. |
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There had been only two public screening of Libaas in India, at the 23rd and 45th [[International Film Festival of India]], in 1992 and 2014 respectively.<ref>[http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5441 Gulzar's 'objectionable' Libaas to be premiered in India after 26 years]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gulzars-unreleased-film-libaas-to-hit-theatres-this-year/article19518376.ece|title=Gulzar's unreleased film 'Libaas' to hit theatres this year|date=2017-08-18|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-11-09|others=PTI|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The story is based on ''Seema'', a short story penned by Gulzar. Seema was married to a theatre artiste named Sudhir. Sudhir was a humorless workaholic, and Seema felt ignored and dissatisfied. She fell in love with Sudhir's vivacious friend T.K., and left her husband to marry him. However, she had lingering feelings for Sudhir. One day, Seema learns that Sudhir is unwell and impulsively visits her old home. The story ends when Seema hears a lady's laughter with Sudhir and quietly leaves. |
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==Cast== |
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*[[Annu Kapoor]] |
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⚫ | The story is based on ''Seema'', a short story penned by Gulzar. Seema was married to a theatre artiste named Sudhir. Sudhir was a humorless workaholic, and Seema felt ignored and dissatisfied. She fell in love with Sudhir's vivacious friend T.K., and left her husband to marry him. However, she had lingering feelings for Sudhir. One day, Seema learns that Sudhir is unwell and impulsively visits her old home. The story ends when Seema hears a lady's laughter with Sudhir and quietly leaves. |
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Latest revision as of 04:53, 19 April 2024
Libaas | |
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Directed by | Gulzar |
Written by | Gulzar |
Based on | Seema by Gulzar |
Produced by | Vikas Mohan |
Starring | Shabana Azmi Naseeruddin Shah Raj Babbar Sushma Seth Utpal Dutt |
Music by | R. D. Burman |
Running time | 2 hours 17 min |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Libaas (lit. 'clothing') is a 1988 Hindi drama film, written and directed by Gulzar. The film based on the short story Seema, published in collected stories in Raavi Paar. It is about married couples of urban India having extramarital relations and adultery. The film won critical acclaim in international film festivals, but has not been released in India to date. There had been only two public screening of Libaas in India, at the 23rd and 45th International Film Festival of India, in 1992 and 2014 respectively.[1][2]
Azmi notably won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 Pyongyang International Film Festival.
Synopsis
[edit]The story is based on Seema, a short story penned by Gulzar. Seema was married to a theatre artiste named Sudhir. Sudhir was a humorless workaholic, and Seema felt ignored and dissatisfied. She fell in love with Sudhir's vivacious friend T.K., and left her husband to marry him. However, she had lingering feelings for Sudhir. One day, Seema learns that Sudhir is unwell and impulsively visits her old home. The story ends when Seema hears a lady's laughter with Sudhir and quietly leaves.
Cast
[edit]- Shabana Azmi as Seema Bhardwaj
- Naseeruddin Shah as Sudhir Bhardwaj
- Raj Babbar as T. K., Sudhir's friend
- Sushma Seth
- Utpal Dutt
- Annu Kapoor
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was by R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar.
Song | Singer |
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"Phir Kisi Shakh Ne" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Sili Hawa Chhoo Gayi" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Kya Bura Hai, Kya Bhala, Ho Sake To Jala Dil Jala" | Lata Mangeshkar, R. D. Burman |
"Khamosh Sa Afsana Pani Se Likha Hota" | Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar |
References
[edit]- ^ Gulzar's 'objectionable' Libaas to be premiered in India after 26 years
- ^ "Gulzar's unreleased film 'Libaas' to hit theatres this year". The Hindu. PTI. 18 August 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
External links
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- Films scored by R. D. Burman
- 1980s Hindi-language films
- 1980s Indian films
- 1988 films
- Films about adultery in India
- Films based on short fiction
- Films with screenplays by Gulzar
- Film censorship in India
- Unreleased Hindi-language films
- Films directed by Gulzar
- Censored films
- India–North Korea relations
- 1980s Hindi-language film stubs