Dharam Kanta
| Dharam Kanta धरमकाँटा | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sultan Ahmed |
| Written by | Kader Khan (dialogues) Majrooh (lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | Bharat B. Bhalla |
| Story by | Bharat B. Bhalla |
| Produced by | Sultan Ahmed |
| Starring | Raaj Kumar Rajesh Khanna Jeetendra Waheeda Rehman Reena Roy Sulakshana Pandit Amjad Khan |
| Cinematography | R.D. Mathur |
| Edited by | M.S. Shinde |
| Music by | Naushad |
Production company | Sultan Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Dharam Kanta (English: Balance of Piety; Hindi: धरमकाँटा)is a 1982 Bollywood Action film, produced and directed by Sultan Ahmed under the Sultan Productions banner. It stars Raaj Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Waheeda Rehman, Reena Roy and Sulakshana Pandit in pivotal roles, with music composed by Naushad.[1]
Plot
Thakur Bhavani Singh heads a gang of dacoits, who have spread terror and fear in the region. Bhavani has a family, consisting of his wife, Radha, and two sons, Ram and Laxman, and a daughter named Ganga. One day, Bhavani kidnaps the son of wealthy Harnam Singh and will release him for a hefty ransom. Harnam agrees to all the conditions, and hands over the money to Bhavani. Unfortunately, Harnam's child is killed, and his wife, devastated, curses Bhavani and his family. Subsequently, Bhavani is separated from his family due to heavy rains and floods, and decides to turn himself into the police, and is sent to prison. His wife has been unable to locate any of their children. Ram and Laxman are taken in by two bandits and turn to a life of crime, and ironically Ganga is adopted by Harnam Singh. Years later, Bhavani is released from prison, and comes to meet his wife, and is devastated to know that he may never get to see his children again. Bhavani starts living an honest life, not knowing that his estranged sons are leading a life of crime and that his daughter is now living with the family, whose son he killed.
Cast
- Raaj Kumar as Thakur Bhavani Singh
- Rajesh Khanna as Ram / Shanker
- Jeetendra as Laxman / Shiva
- Waheeda Rehman as Radha Singh
- Reena Roy as Bijli
- Sulakshana Pandit as Chanda
- Amjad Khan as Chandan Singh & Jwala Singh (Dual role)
- Satyendra Kapoor as Harnam Singh
- Om Prakash as Fakira
- Nazir Hussain as Shankar's adopted father
- Mukri as Shiva's adopted father
- Birbal
- Nisar Ahmad Ansari as Jailor
- Heena Kausar as Ganga Singh
- Sheetal
- Purnima as Mrs. Harnam Singh
Soundtrack
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Duniyan Chhoote Yaar Na Chhoote" | Mohammed Rafi, Bhupinder Singh |
| 2 | "Ghunghroo Toot Gaye" | Asha Bhosle |
| 3 | "Tera Naam Liya Dil Tham Liya" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| 4 | "Yeh Gotey Dar Lahenga" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| 5 | "Duniyan Chhoote Yaar Na Chhoote" | Mohammed Rafi, Bhupinder Singh |
| 6 | "Teri Meri Hai Nazar Qatil Ki" | Asha Bhosle |
References
- ^ "Movie Overview". Retrieved 15 May 2012.
External links
- Dharam Kanta at IMDb
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