Devata (1978 film)

This article is about 1978 Hindi film. For other uses, see Devatha (disambiguation).

Devata
Poster
Directed by	S. Ramanathan
Screenplay by	Gulzar
Story by	Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Based on	Gnana Oli (Tamil)
Produced by	N.N. Sippy
Starring	Sanjeev Kumar Shabana Azmi Rakesh Roshan Danny Denzongpa
Cinematography	Nando Bhattacharya
Edited by	Waman Bhonsle Guru Dutt Shirali
Music by	R. D. Burman
Distributed by	Prithiva Pictures
Release date	1978 (1978)
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Devata is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film, directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi and Danny Denzongpa in lead roles. It is remake of Tamil film Gnana Oli.[1]

Synopsis

Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his daughter Mary.

In her college days Mary falls in love with Shekhar, a playboy. When Shekhar refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Tony is arrested, charged with murder and sentenced for life but flees from custody.

Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted. Unfortunately, he must 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
• Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa
• Sarika as Lily (Mary's Daughter)
• Benjamin Gilani as Shekhar
• Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes
• Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath
• Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath
• Dhumal as Lily's Father
• Keshto Mukherjee as Melaram

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman with lyrics by Gulzar.

Song	Singer
Chand Churake Laya Hoon, Chal Baithe Church Ke Peechhe	Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota	Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
Main To Kare Badarwa Se Haari	Lata Mangeshkar
Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro	Mohammed Rafi

Accolades

26th Filmfare Awards:[2]

Won

• Best Sound Design – Ranjit Biswas

Nominated

• Best Actor – Sanjeev Kumar
• Best Supporting Actor – Danny Denzongpa

References

1. "Sanjeev Kumar's Biography Unveils His Special Bond With Tamil Thespian Sivaji Ganesan". Outlook. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
2. "Filmfare Nominees and Winner [sic]" (PDF). The Times Group. Retrieved 11 December 2023 – via Internet Archive.

External links

• Devata at IMDb