Hawas (1974 film)
Hawas (transl. Lust) is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film produced, directed, and written by Sawan Kumar, the film stars Anil Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Bindu, Vinod Mehra and Rekha makes a special appearance in the song "Aao Yaro Gao". The film's music is by Usha Khanna.
| Hawas | |
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| Directed by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Written by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Produced by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Starring | Anil Dhawan Neetu Singh Vinod Mehra Bindu |
| Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
| Edited by | Y. G. Chouhan |
| Music by | Usha Khanna Lyrics by Sawan Kumar |
Production company | Mercury Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
Handsome and fairly good-looking Anil Kumar is employed with Natwarlal, a criminal gangster. Natwarlal asks Anil to find employment with Shailendra Singh, and after doing so, seduce his beautiful young daughter, Neetu Singh, marry her, and thus get himself a stake in their property and wealth. Anil agrees to do so, and does find employment with Shailendra. What he had not counted on was Shailendra's second wife, Kamini, who has an agenda of her own, and who decides to keep Anil for herself.
Cast
- Anil Dhawan as Anil Kumar
- Neetu Singh as Neetu Singh
- Bindu as Kamini
- Vinod Mehra as Dr. Bali
- Vidya Sinha as Vidya Kumar
- Faryal as Priya
- Pradeep Kumar as Shailendra Singh
- Randhawa as Man hired by Kamini to put on an act
- Mehmood as Inspector Mehmood
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Natwarlal (Boss)
- Gurcharan Pohli as Shera- Kamini's associate (Credited as Shera)
- Ashok Khanna as Ashok
- Randhir as Mr.Mehta owner of Dadaji Dhakji Cars
- Asit Sen as Dhanabhai Meenawala
- Sawan Kumar Tak man posing as Anil Kumar who buys necklace for Priya
- Neelam Kothari
- Neelu
- Sharmilee
- Jugnu as Jugnu
- Brahm Bhardwaj as Mr. Bhatnagar (uncredited)
- Rekha as Guest appearance in song "Aao Yaro Gao"
- Shiv Kumar as Lallu kumar
Production
The song "Aao Yaaron Gao Naacho" was initially planned to feature Faryal as the main dancer, but after Rekha heard the song, asked to feature in it since she liked the tune. The costume that Rekha wears in the song was designed by herself.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Usha Khanna and lyrics were by Sawan Kumar.[2]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Teri Galiyon Mein" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Kal Raat Usne" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Aao Yaaron Gao Naacho" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Apne Dil Mein Jagah" | Asha Bhosle |
- The song "Teri Galiyon Men" was listed at #10 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1974.[3]
Accolades
Rafi received a Film World Magazine Award for best male singer for the song "Teri Galiyon Mein".[4] The film received Filmfare Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Bindu) and Best Female Playback Singer (Asha Bhosle) for the song "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai".[5]
References
- Kumar, Anuj (17 May 2012). "My first break: Saawan Kumar Tak". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- "Original Motion Pictures: Hawas (1974)". Saregama.
- "Binaca Geetmala Annual List 1974". hindigeetmala.com.
- Bharatan, Raju (23 August 2006). "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?". Rediff.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- "Filmfare Nominees and Winner [sic]" (PDF). The Times Group. Retrieved 9 November 2022 – via Internet Archive.