Nagina(1986 film)
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| Nagina | |
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 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Harmesh Malhotra |
| Written by | Dr. Achala Nagar |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Kapoor |
| Story by | Jagmohan Kapoor |
| Produced by | Harmesh Malhotra |
| Starring | Sridevi Rishi Kapoor Komal Mahuvakar Amrish Puri Prem Chopra |
| Cinematography | V. Durga Prasad |
| Edited by | Govind Dalwadi |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | Eastern Films |
| Distributed by | Eastern Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹13 crore(equivalent to₹177 crore or US$21 million in 2023) |
Naginais a 1986 Indianfantasyromancefilm, produced and directed byHarmesh Malhotra,with a screenplay written by Ravi Kapoor and story by Jagmohan Kapoor. The film starsSridevias Rajni, aNāginīwho marries a civilian to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. It also starsRishi Kapoor,Komal Mahuvakar,Amrish Puri,Sushma SethandPrem Chopra.Then dubbed inTeluguas Naagini.
Naginawas theatrically released on 28 November 1986. Upon its release, it was a widespread success grossing over ₹13 crore at the box office, becoming thesecond-highest-grossing Indian film of 1986.The success of the film proved to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. And major watershed moment inIndian cinema,as the film, despite being a woman-centric movie became a massive commercial success. Nagina is credited as being the film which established Sridevi's position as one of the biggest female stars of the 1980s. A sequel to the film was released;Nigahen: Nagina Part II(1989), but failed commercially. Today,Naginais considered one of Sridevi's finest performances.
Plot[edit]
Rajiv comes from a wealthy land-owning family. He returns to India from London after studies and lives in a palatial home with his mother, who would like him to marry a beautiful young woman named Vijaya Singh, the only daughter of Thakur Ajay Singh. Rajiv, however, is in love with Rajni, who is an orphan without connections. When Rajiv informs his mother of his intent to marry Rajni, she refuses to give her blessings, but relents after a favourable meeting with Rajni. The marriage is arranged and they enjoy their marriage – until the arrival of Bhairo Nath, asadhucapable of controlling snakes. He informs Rajiv's mother that Rajni is anIchchadhari Naagin,a femaleshape-shiftingvenomous Cobrawho has married Rajiv to avenge the death of her spouse during Rajiv's childhood.
To remove her from the household, Bhairo and his disciples perform a pooja, forcing Rajni to change herself to her snake form by the tunes of a snake charmer flute. However, when Rajiv comes into the house, Rajni escapes, only to be caught by Bhairo, who reveals his plot—to control the world with the Mani, a sacred jewel that only Rajni knows is hidden. Rajiv engages in a fight with Bhairo, who is bitten by two snakes and dies. Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.
Cast[edit]
- Sridevias Rajni anIchchadhari Naagin
- Rishi Kapooras Rajiv
- Komal Mahuvakaras Vijaya Singh
- Amrish Purias Bhairon Nath
- Sushma Sethas Rajiv's mother
- Prem Chopraas Thakur Ajay Singh, Vijaya's father
- Guddi Marutias Bhanumati, Munshiji's wife
- Jagdeepas Munshiji
- Viju Khoteas Mahaveer Singh, Ajay Singh's henchmen
- Pinchoo Kapooras advocate
- Lalita Kumari as Bhanumati's mother, Munshiji's mother-in-law
- Baby Gudduas Child Rajiv
Soundtrack[edit]
The film's music was provided byLaxmikant–Pyarelal.Lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. Sound track contained total five songs, one of which was duet and rest were all solo number.
Hindi version[edit]
All lyrics are written byAnand Bakshi[1]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya" | Mohammed Aziz,Anuradha Paudwal | 5:36 |
| 2. | "Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu" | Lata Mangeshkar | 7:03 |
| 3. | "Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali" | Kavita Krishnamurthy | 6:16 |
| 4. | "Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani" | Anuradha Paudwal | 6:57 |
| 5. | "Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rehta Nahin" | Mohammed Aziz | 6:28 |
| Total length: | 32:22 | ||
Telugu version[edit]
Lyrics were written byRajasriand Gona Vijayaratnam.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Murise Bangaru (Tune Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya)" | Rajasri | Mano,Swarnalatha | 5:42 |
| 2. | "Rare Raja (Rara Raja) - (Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani)" | Gona Vijayaratnam | K. S. Chithra | 5:44 |
| 3. | "Prema Prema (Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali)" | Rajasri | Swarnalatha | 4:29 |
| 4. | "Manthrala Yamuda (Main Teri Dushman Dushman Tu)" | Gona Vijayaratnam | K. S. Chithra | 7:13 |
| Total length: | 23:09 | |||
Release[edit]
Reception[edit]
According toTaran Adarsh,Naginaturned out to be the biggest blockbuster of the year,[4][5]withBox Office Indiastating thatSrideviremained "the undisputed No.1 ".[6]The movie was appreciated for its screenplay, dialogues and direction.[7]Named one of the best snake fantasy films byYahoo,[8]Times of IndiarankedNaginaas one of the 'Top 10 Snake Films of Hindi Cinema'.[9]Sridevi's climax dance number "Main Teri Dushman" also remains one of the best snake dances in Bollywood[10]with Desi Hits calling it "one of Sridevi's most iconic dance numbers... that still gives fans goose bumps "[11]and iDiva describing it as "the stuff of movie legends ".[12]
In 2013, Sridevi was given theFilmfare Special Awardfor her performances inNaginaas well asMr. India(1987) to recognise her work at that time.
Box office[edit]
The film was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹4.75 cr.[13][14]
Sequel[edit]
This movie was followed by a sequel in 1989 calledNigahen: Nagina Part II.[15]
Technical specifications[edit]
| Runtime | 2 hr 17 min (137 min) |
| Audio mix | Mono |
| Color | Color (Eastmancolor) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.37: 1 |
| Laboratory | Film Center, Mumbai, India |
| Negative Format | 35 mm[16] |
| Printed Film Format | 35 mm[16] |
Legacy[edit]
According to the Bengali author Suman Sen,Naginawas the main inspiration to write his novelSarpa Manav: Nagmoni Rohosyo.The author also had mentioned the film's name in a small part.[17]
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