Hawas (1974 film)

Hawas
Poster
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	2 August 1974 (1974-08-02)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Hawas (English: 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 with a special appearance by Rekha during the song "Aao Yaro Gao". The film's score was made by Usha Khanna.

Synopsis

The handsome 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) and marries her, to get himself a stake in their property and wealth. Anil agrees to do so, and finds employment with Shailendra. Things go topsy turvy when Shailendra's second wife Kamini, is heavily attracted to Anil and wants him for herself.

Cast

• Anil Dhawan as Anil Kumar
• Neetu Singh as Neetu
• Rekha (Special appearance)
• Pradeep Kumar as Shailendra Singh
• Bindu as Kamini
• Vinod Mehra as Dr. Bali
• Vidya Sinha as Vidya Kumar
• Mehmood as Inspector Mehmood
• Faryal
• Pinchoo Kapoor
• Gurcharan Pohli
• Ashok Khanna
• Randhir
• Asit Sen
• Sawan Kumar Tak
• Neelu
• Sharmilee
• Randhawa (hired goon)
• Jugnu as Jugnu
• Brahm Bhardwaj

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

1. Kumar, Anuj (17 May 2012). "My first break: Saawan Kumar Tak". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
2. "Original Motion Pictures: Hawas (1974)". Saregama.
3. "Binaca Geetmala Annual List 1974". hindigeetmala.com.
4. Bharatan, Raju (23 August 2006). "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?". Rediff.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
5. "Filmfare Nominees and Winner [sic]" (PDF). The Times Group. Retrieved 9 November 2022 – via Internet Archive.

External links

• Hawas at IMDb