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Rating ****/*****
Direceted by Harmesh Malhotra
Produced by Harmesh Malhotra
Written by Jagmohan Kapoor
Starring Sridevi
Rishi Kapoor
Amrish Puri
Prem Chopra
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Music by Laxmikant-PyarelalCinematography V. Durga Prasad
Language Hindi
Nagina is 1986 Hindi film, produced and directed by Harmesh Malhotra, written by Jagmohan Kapoor, and starring Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor in lead roles. This was the first women-centric film of actress Sridevi the film became a huge hit and it was second highest grosser of that year. Due to a female oriented movie and a commercial hit as well as terrific performance by the lead actress the film established Sridevi as a Superstar in Hindi Cinema. The song 'Main Teri Dushman' became a huge hit and is said to be the best Snake Dance to date in Bollywood.
Contents
1 Plot
2 Reception
3 Sequel
4 Music
4.1 Traclist
5 References
6 External links
Plot[edit]
Rajiv (Rishi Kapoor) comes from a wealthy land-owning family, and lives in a palatial home with his mother, who would like him to get married to a beautiful young woman named Vijaya Singh, the only daughter of Thakur Ajay Singh (Prem Chopra). Rajiv, however, is in love with Rajni (Sridevi), who is an orphan without connections. When Rajiv informs his mother of his intent to marry Rajni, she refuses to give her blessings, but relents after a favourable meeting with Rajni. The marriage is arranged and they enjoy their wedded bliss - that is, until the arrival of Bhairo Nath (Amrish Puri), a sadhu capable of controlling snakes. He informs Rajiv's mum that Rajni is a shape-shifting venomous snake who has married Rajiv to avenge the death of her spouse during Rajiv's childhood. What Rajiv's mum does not know is that Bhairo Nath has a secret agenda in entrapping Rajni, a secret the knowledge of which will shatter and change their lives forever.
Reception[edit]
Nagina turned out to be the second biggest blockbuster of the year[1][2] with Box Office India stating that Sridevi remained "the undisputed No.1".[3] The movie was widely appreciated for its screenplay, dialogues and direction.[4] Named one of the best snake fantasy films by Yahoo,[5] Times of India ranked Nagina as one of the 'Top 10 Snake Films of Hindi Cinema'.[6] Sridevi's climax dance number 'Main Teri Dushman' also remains one of the best snake dances in Bollywood[7] with Desi Hits calling it "one of Sridevi's most iconic dance numbers...that still gives fans goose bumps"[8] and iDiva describing it as "the stuff of movie legends".[9]
In 2013, Sridevi was given was given the Filmfare Special Award for her performances in Nagina as well as Mr India (1987) to recognise her work at that time.
Sequel[edit]
This movie was followed by a sequel in 1989 called Nigahen: Nagina Part II.[10]
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Music[edit]
The film's music was provided by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, and had classic songs like, Main Teri Dushman.[11]
Traclist[edit]
# Title Singer(s)
1 "Tu Ne Bechain Itna Ziada Kiya" Mohammed Aziz, Anuradha Paudwal
2 "Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera" Lata Mangeshkar
3 "Balma Tum Balma Ho Mere Khali Naam Ke" Kavita Krishnamurthy
4 "Bhooli Bisri Ek Kahani" Anuradha Paudwal
5 "Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur Rahata Nahin"
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