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Wikipedia article'Devata' is a 1978 Hindi film, directed by S. Ramanathan. It stars Sanjeev Kumar and Shabana Azmi in lead roles. This movie was remake of the Tamil film 'Gnana Oli', with Sivaji Ganeshan in the lead. SynopsisTony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his child Mary. Mary falls in love with a playboy and when he refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Subsequently, Tony is arrested and sentenced for life but he flees from custody. Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted and relieved. Unfortunately for Tony, he must now decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment. Cast* Sanjeev Kumar as Tony / Tarun Kumar Gupta * Shabana Azmi as Lily / Mary (Dual Role) * Rakesh Roshan as George D'Costa * Sarika as Lily (Mary's Daughter) * Benjamin Gilani as Shekhar * Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes * Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa * Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath * Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath * Dhumal as Lily's Father SoundtrackThe music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar. Awards; 26th Filmfare Awards 'Won' * Best Sound Design Ranjit Biswas 'Nominated' * Best Actor Sanjeev Kumar * Best Supporting Actor Danny Denzongpa | |
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