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Sanam Bewafa
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Wikipedia article
'Sanam Bewafa' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film directed and produced by Saawan Kumar Tak, it stars Salman Khan, Chandni, Pran, Danny Denzongpa. It is a remake of the Pakistani film 'Haque Meher'.
Plot
The film is based on two Pathan Tribal families who have been feuding for many generations. Salman, Sher Khan's son, falls in love with Rukhsar, Fateh Khan's daughter.
On finding the truth, Fateh Khan finds his wrath too much to control. On the other hand, Sher Khan is extremely happy to know that his son is in love with his enemy's daughter and promises Salman that he shall get him married to Rukhsar. The marriage is settled after great difficulties.
On the day of the marriage ceremony, Fateh Khan places an incredible demand in Haque-Meher, Sher Khan is dumbfounded and shocked, but gives in for his son's happiness. Hurt by the insult, Sher Khan retaliates by throwing Rukhsar out of the house the following morning after the marriage, paying the agreed Haque-Meher (Daaj). On seeing Rukhsar back, her family is numb with shock.
This leads to conflicts between the two families resulting in bloodshed and loss of life on both sides, but Sher Khan and Fateh Khan remain adamant until they discover that Rukhsar is pregnant with Salman's Son. The newborn finally lead to peace between the two Families.
Cast
*Salman Khan as Salman Khan
*Chandni as Rukhsar Khan
*Pran as Fateh Khan
*Danny Denzongpa as Sher Khan
*Puneet Issar as Afzal Khan
*Pankaj Dheer as Zuber Khan
*Dina Pathak as Fateh's Mother
*Jagdeep as Daroga
*Kanchan as Kanchan
*Vijayendra Ghatge as Sajjan Thakur
*Gurbachan Singh as Jangi Khan
*Dan Dhanoa as Shaukat Khan
Music
The music was composed by Mahesh Kishor and lyrics were penned by Saawan Kumar himself. Singers Lata Mangeshkar, Vipin Sachdeva, Kavita Krishnamurthy contributed their voice. The songs were and had a flavor of 1970's music. "Churi Maza Na Degi" & "O Hare Dupatte Wali" were popular songs.
Box office
In India, the film grossed , with net earnings of .It was declared one of the biggest low budget "Blockbuster" By the reputed trade websiteBox Office India.
Awards
37th Filmfare Awards:
* Best Supporting Actor Danny Denzongpa
References
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