Abhimaan (1973)

Subeer Kumar (Amitabh) is well on his way to becoming India's top pop singer. He has no intention of getting married, but when he goes to visit his Durga Mausi (Mausi=mother's sister), he ... See full summary »

Director:

Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Writers:

Nabendu Ghosh (screenplay), Rajinder Singh Bedi (dialogue),

Stars:

Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Asrani

2 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Amitabh Bachchan	...	Subir Kumar (Beeru)
Jaya Bhaduri	...	Uma Kumar
Asrani	...	Chandru Kriplani
Bindu	...	Chitra
Durga Khote	...	Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
A.K. Hangal	...	Sadanand
David Abraham	...	Brijeshwar Rai (as David)
Jaywant Pathare
Lalita Kumari	...	Radha
Bhola
Habiba Rehman
Biren Tripathy
Manohar Kamat
Raju Shrestha	...	(as Master Rajoo)

Storyline

Subeer Kumar (Amitabh) is well on his way to becoming India's top pop singer. He has no intention of getting married, but when he goes to visit his Durga Mausi (Mausi=mother's sister), he falls in love with religious, simple Uma, by whose voice he's enchanted. He marries her and returns to Bombay where he announces that he will never sing without Uma again. However, Subeer encourages Uma to sing alone and when her popularity is soon greater than his own, the seed of jealousy begins to grow... The major difference between Uma and Subeer is that she sings for herself, whereas he sings for the public. It is the difference between geet and sangeet. This is the root of the thing that later causes problems, and based on which the movie is named.

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Genres:

Drama | Musical | Family

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

27 July 1973 (India)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally the film was titled "Raag Ragini".

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Connections

References Devdas (1955)

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Soundtracks

"Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka"
Sung by Kishore Kumar
Music composed by Sachin Dev Burman
Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri

User Reviews

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Abhimaan explores the depths of human character. It's a movie that makes you think, that also makes you entertained. Put together the perfect couple, excellent songs, and a unique plot...you've got a great movie!

Subir Kumar (Amitabh Bachchan) is a famous singer, who has millions of fans. Despite the fact that he is adored, he is lonely. He barely has close friends, except for Chitra (Bindu) and Chander (Asrani). One day he goes to his Mausi's house, and hears a voice. He discovers Uma (Jaya Bhaduri). Before he goes back to his usual mansion, they get married. Ready for a perfect life.

But then the problems start. Uma's career reaches inimitable heights, and soon Subir feels quite lonely again...an even slightly jealous of his wife. Through all of this, Uma feels hurt, and says all the wrong things to her confused husband. Circumstances cause them to temporarily separate.

The fact is, Uma was pregnant when she goes to Subir's mausi's house. Everyone is mad at Subir now. Uma writes to Asrani telling him that she is expecting. Subir feels betrayed once again. Why didn't she tell him? He doesn't go to see Uma.

Uma miscarries the baby. Subir feels awful. Uma becomes depressed...how can this chain of unfortunate events ever be put together to make their once perfect life? Watch Abhimaan to find out! I rate this movie a ten. It has the perfect songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar... "Nadiya Ki Nare", "Ab Tho Hai Tumse", and "Piya Bina" being my favorites. There are nice duets, "Teri Bindiya Re" sung by Lata and Rafi, and "Tere Mere Milan Ki" by Lata and Kishore Kumar. There is also Kishore Kumar's trendy "Meet Na Mila", which will surely entertain a movie watcher as well as a music lover. An excellent soundtrack by S.D. Burman.

Performance wise...spectacular by all! Amitabh, Jaya, Bindu, Asrani, Durga Khote, A.K. Hangal....they fit together like a perfect puzzle. Watch them all under the direction of Hrishikesh Mukherjee, to add another favorite to your list.