Community hub
0 subscribers7 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Arpan.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Arpan
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
| Arpan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | J. Om Prakash |
| Written by | Ramesh Pant (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ramesh Pant |
| Story by | J. Om Prakash |
| Produced by | J. Om Prakash |
| Starring | Jeetendra Raj Babbar Reena Roy Parveen Babi |
| Cinematography | V. Babasaheb |
| Edited by | Nand Kumar |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | Filmyug Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
|
Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Arpan (transl. Dedication) is a 1983 Hindi-language romantic drama film, produced and directed by J. Om Prakash under the Filmyug Pvt. Ltd. banner. It stars Jeetendra, Raj Babbar, Reena Roy and Parveen Babi and Laxmikant–Pyarelal composed the music.[1]
Plot
[edit]The film begins with love birds Anil & Shobha who are about to get married. Shobha works in a private firm owned by a multimillionaire JK. Once, he runs wild with Shobha and she smacks him. A humiliated JK challenges to possess her by all means.
Anil's sister Vinnie loves Rakesh an employee of JK and everyone approves of the match. Anil goes abroad. Vinnie becomes pregnant. Rakesh must marry her. JK exploits the situation and blackmails Shobha to marry him. When Rakesh & Vinnie realize her sacrifice Shobha requests them to maintain silence. Anil returns, misconstrues Shobha and is devastated. He meets a singer Sona and they get married.
JK is diagnosed with cancer which makes him repent. Shobha becomes pregnant. JK passes away. Anil realizes the truth. Filled with regret he meets Shobha and apologizes.
Shobha gives birth to a baby boy. Seeing the care Anil takes of her Sona becomes suspicious about their relationship. Sona meets with an accident and is declared unable to conceive. Shobha reaches out to Anil and offers her baby to Sona. Finally, the movie ends with Shobha dying on Anil's lap.
Cast
[edit]- Jeetendra as Anil Verma
- Raj Babbar as JK
- Reena Roy as Shobha
- Parveen Babi as Sona
- Shashi Puri as Rakesh
- Priti Sapru as Vinnie Verma
- Tom Alter as Anil's friend
- Dina Pathak as Anil's mother
- Sujit Kumar as Ashok
- Sudhir Dalvi as Sona's Baba
- Sulochana Latkar as Shoba's mother
Soundtrack
[edit]The music of the film was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, while lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pardes Jake Pardesia" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 2 | "Teri Meri Shaadi Hogi" | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| 3 | "Tauba Kaise Hai Nadan Ghunghroo" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Mohabbat Ab Tijarat Ban Gai Hai" | Anwar Hussain |
| 5 | "Likhne Wale Ne Likh Dale" | Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar |
References
[edit]- ^ Arpan : Complete Cast and Crew details Archived 5 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]
.svg){kind=small} | This article about a Hindi film of the 1980s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Arpan
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Background and production
Development
J. Om Prakash produced and directed Arpan as the final installment in his trilogy of romantic dramas centered on love triangles, following Apnapan (1977) and Aasha (1980), with Jeetendra starring in the lead role across all three films.[4][5] The story was conceived by J. Om Prakash, with screenplay and dialogues penned by Ramesh Pant, focusing on themes of sacrifice and unrequited love reflective of emotional complexities in interpersonal relationships.[6] Pre-production began under the Filmyug Pvt. Ltd. banner, with the project announced in late 1982 ahead of its principal photography.Casting and filming
The lead role of Anil Verma was played by Jeetendra, marking his third collaboration with director J. Om Prakash following Apnapan (1977) and Aasha (1980).[7] Reena Roy portrayed Shobha, the central female lead.[7] Raj Babbar was cast as the antagonist J.K., while Parveen Babi took on the parallel lead of Sona.[8] Initially, Jaya Pradha was signed for one of the heroine roles but was replaced after her father had a dispute with the director.[7] Supporting roles included Shashi Puri as Rakesh, Priti Sapru as Vinnie Verma, Dina Pathak as Mrs. Verma, Sudhir Dalvi as Dr. Verma, and Sulochana Latkar in a maternal part, with comic relief provided by Paintal as a taxi driver and other character actors like Tom Alter and Sujit Kumar.[8] The technical crew featured V. Babasaheb as cinematographer, responsible for capturing the film's dramatic sequences, and Nand Kumar as editor.[9] Principal photography occurred primarily in Mumbai studios, with outdoor sequences likely shot in India to align with the film's release timeline in early 1983.[2] Production faced a minor setback with the recasting of a lead due to the interpersonal conflict, but the film wrapped efficiently as part of J. Om Prakash's successful trilogy formula.[7]Synopsis and cast
Plot summary
The story begins with Anil and Shobha, a young couple deeply in love and preparing for marriage. Shobha, who works at a private firm owned by the multimillionaire industrialist J.K., is left to care for Anil's family—including his mother and sister Vinnie—while Anil departs for a year abroad to advance his career prospects. During his absence, Vinnie develops a relationship with Rakesh, another employee at the firm, leading to complications that J.K. exploits due to his prior rejection by Shobha. To protect the family's honor and resolve the crisis, Shobha enters an arranged marriage with the wealthy but initially antagonistic J.K.[10][11] Upon Anil's return, he is devastated to learn of Shobha's marriage to J.K. and Vinnie's union with Rakesh. Misunderstandings arise as Anil, still harboring feelings for Shobha, marries Sona, a kind-hearted singer who provides emotional support amid the turmoil. The central conflict unfolds through emotional entanglements, with J.K.'s hostility creating further strain, while Sona navigates her husband's unresolved affections and the broader family dynamics.[10] The narrative builds to a climax with the revelation of J.K.'s terminal illness, prompting his transformation from antagonist to remorseful figure. Shobha becomes pregnant with J.K.'s child. J.K. passes away, and later Sona suffers an accident that leaves her unable to conceive. Shobha gives birth to a son and makes a selfless decision to offer her child to Anil and Sona. The film resolves tragically with the family's reconciliation overshadowed by Shobha's death in Anil's arms, as he realizes the full extent of her sacrifices, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and ultimate dedication.Cast
Jeetendra stars as Anil Verma, the protagonist torn between romantic entanglements.[2]Reena Roy portrays Shobha, the sacrificial love interest who prioritizes family obligations.[2]
Raj Babbar plays J.K., the antagonistic husband central to the family conflicts.[2]
Parveen Babi appears as Sona, the supportive second wife offering emotional stability.[2] Supporting roles include Priti Sapru as Vinnie Verma, Anil's sister navigating her own relationships,[12] and Shashi Puri as Rakesh, a family associate.[12] Sujit Kumar enacts Ashok, another key family member,[2] while Dina Pathak serves as Anil's mother, providing maternal guidance.[13] Additional supporting performances feature Sudhir Dalvi as Sona's father, Sulochana Latkar as Shobha's mother, and Tom Alter in a brief role.[13] The ensemble includes minor contributions from child actors in family scenes.[8]
Soundtrack
Track listing
The soundtrack of Arpan consists of six songs composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. The album was released by Saregama and runs for a total duration of 32 minutes.[14][15] The songs feature playback singing by prominent vocalists of the era and are picturized on the film's lead actors, including Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Parveen Babi, and Raj Babbar, in sequences highlighting romance, separation, and emotional drama.[6][16]| No. | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pardes Jaake Pardesiya - I | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 2 | Mohabbat Ab Tijarat Ban Gayi Hai | Anwar |
| 3 | Pardes Jaake Pardesiya - II | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 4 | Tauba Kaise Hain Nadaan Ghungroo | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 5 | Teri Meri Shaadi Hogi | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| 6 | Likhne Wale Ne Likh Daale | Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar |