Qurbani (film)
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| Directed by | Feroz Khan |
| Produced by | Feroz Khan |
| Starring | Feroz Khan Vinod Khanna Zeenat Aman Amjad Khan |
| Music by | Kalyanji-Anandji Biddu Indeevar, Farooq Qaiser, Biddu (lyrics) |
| Distributed by | F.K. International |
Release date | 20 June 1980 |
Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Qurbani is a 1980 Indian Bollywood movie. The word "qurbani" means 'sacrifice' in Urdu: It refers to an animal sacrificed during Eid-Ul-Adha. It was produced and directed by Feroz Khan (under the banner of FK International). The film stars Feroz Khan, Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Amrish Puri and Kadar Khan. Feroz Khan can be credited for bringing Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor and Amrish Puri into mainstream Hindi movies by giving them exposure and critical roles in the movie. Khan wrote the dialogues. It was the biggest grossing film of 1980 and stayed at the top.
Qurbani's direction, urban setting, music and foreign locales, as well as upmarket images, made it stand out when it was released.
Plot
Rajesh (Feroz Khan) was a motorcycle stuntman in a circus and is now a thief, expert in breaking open treasuries. In one such robbery, he is being watched by a jolly but shrewd police inspector Amjad Khan (Amjad Khan). Sheela (Zeenat Aman) is a gorgeous disco club dancer and singer. Rajesh and Sheela are in love. Rajesh has not disclosed to Sheela that he is a thief. An evil brother-sister duo- Vikram (Shakti Kapoor) and Jwaala (Aruna Irani) seek revenge against crime boss Rakka (Amrish Puri) who cheated Jwaala and siphoned her money. They hire Rajesh to break open Rakka's treasury and steal back the money. Vikram pays Rajesh a token amount to do the job. But suddenly Inspector Amjad Khan arrests Rajesh and the court sentences Rajesh to two years imprisonment. Sheela is devastated after she realizes Rajesh was a thief.
Meanwhile, Amar (Vinod Khanna) is an ace crime member in Rakka's gang who revolts against Rakka. He is a widower with a daughter Tina (Natasha Chopra) studying in a boarding school. However, before quitting Rakka's gang, Amar has committed a crime wearing a mask and Inspector Amjad Khan is investigating that case. Amar saves Sheela from a gang of rowdy bikers. They meet regularly as Sheela likes Amar's daughter Tina. Soon Amar begins to love Sheela who does not reciprocate because she still loves Rajesh. Amar realizes Sheela is not interested and does not proceed. Rajesh completes his jail sentence. While returning, he meets Vikram who again reminds him of the deal to rob Rakka. During the conversation, Amar incidentally reaches the site and a fist fight ensues between Amar and Vikram. While fleeing, Vikram swears revenge against Amar. Thus Rajesh and Amar meet for the first time. Rajesh takes Amar to introduce to Sheela; Sheela and Amar pretend as if they do not know each other since they don't want Rajesh to unnecessarily suspect them.
Later Vikram's goons kidnap Amar's daughter and beat Amar who is hospitalized. In return for Amar and his daughter's safety, Rajesh agrees to do Vikram's job. He nurses Amar back to normalcy and soon they turn thick friends. Amar promises Rajesh he will support him in this one last robbery. They plan to shift to London after the robbery with the money. They concoct a scheme whereby Amar would steal gold bars and jewellery from a safe, phone the police, let Rajesh take over, get arrested, and get a prison term for about 12 to 18 months. After his release, he will join Amar in the U.K. Things don't go according to plan as Rajesh gets arrested for killing Rakka while Amar and Sheela reach London with the money. Rajesh construes that Amar deliberately framed him so that he can get Rajesh out of the way, keep all the money (as well as Sheela) for himself. Rajesh escapes from jail and reaches London to apprehend Amar. After a brief tussle, Rajesh realizes the truth and that Amar did not frame him. Vikram and his goons reach London to take revenge against Rajesh and Amar. In the climax of the movie, Amar sacrifices his life to save Rajesh from getting killed by Vikram.
Production
To draw shock from the audience, a scene was included with the calculated decimation of a Mercedes Benz in an underground parking lot. This was at a time when not many in India had seen a Mercedes, let alone sat in one.
UK stunts were designed and arranged by James Dowdall, photographed by Eric Van Herren and produced by Nick Farnes who, with James Dowdall, wrote the UK scenario.
Box office
Qurbani became a box office success and the biggest hit of the year. Its songs were popular and the movie sold the most number of records and tapes in that year. It is said the music and songs ushered in the "Disco Revolution" in India that lasted until the mid 80s.
Music
Biddu was the music director for the song 'Aap Jaisa Koi' which introduced him and Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan to Indian films. The rest of the songs and the background score were set by Kalyanji-Anandji. The song 'Laila O Laila' was also very popular.
The movie is known for its music and songs, including the title qawwali 'Qurbani Qurbani', written by the Urdu poet Farooq Qaiser and rendered by Anwar, Kishore Kumar and Aziz Nazan. It has a song performed by Mohammed Rafi, 'Kya Dekhte ho', which was written by Indivar. 'Qurbani qurbani' received a special award for 'The Most Amazing Evergreen Song' by Bollywood music producer Rakesh Roshan.
Awards and nominations
- Filmfare Best Female Playback Award: Nazia Hassan for the song 'Aap Jaisa Koi'
- Filmfare Best Sound: P. Harikishan
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor: Vinod Khanna
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Amjad Khan
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Music: Kalyanji-Anandji
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Female Playback Singer: Kanchan for the song 'Laila O Laila'
Remake
Qurbani was remade in Tamil as Viduthalai in 1986 by producer K.Balaji. It starred by Tamil star Rajinikanth, Kannada star Vishnuvardhan, Madhavi and Sivaji Ganesan. The film was shot in United States of America, but the film flopped.