Prem Rog
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Prem Rog is 1982 romantic film directed by Raj Kapoor. This film tells a passionate story of a man's love towards a woman who is a widow and of a higher status.
[edit] Plot Summary
Devdhar is a poor orphan who in his childhood had a magnetic friendship with Manorama who is the only daughter of the rich and powerful Thakur. The benevolent Thakur helped Deodhar to go to the city for higher studies. Now after eight years Deodhar comes back to his village and Manorama is no longer a young girl. After meeting her, Deodhar has falls in love with her, but due to family status difference he is unable to express his love for her. Later a chain of events lead to Manorama being married to a rich and handsome Thakur and is widowed, and is returned back to her parental home. When Deodhar comes to know the situation, he takes it upon himself to rebuild Manorama's life and bring a smile back to her face. Deodhar was adamant to revive her faith in life and love. Little did he know that in doing so he would have to face the wrath of the powerful Thakurs armed with aged old traditions and customs in their favour.
[edit] Cast
- Rishi Kapoor - Devdhar (Dev)
- Padmini Kolhapure - Manorama (Rama)
- Shammi Kapoor - Bade Raja Thakur
- Nanda - Chhoti Maa
- Tanuja - Raj Rani Pratap Singh
- Vijayendra Ghatge - Kumar Narendra Pratap Singh (as Vijayendra Ghadge)
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda - Virendra Singh "Vir Singh"
- Bindu - Chamiya
- Sushma Seth - Badi Maa
- Raza Murad - Raja Virendra Pratap Singh
[edit] 1983 Filmfare Awards
- Best Director - Raj Kapoor
- Best Actress - Padmini Kolhapure
- Best Editor - Raj Kapoor
- Best Lyricist - Santosh Anand