Prem Qaidi
| Prem Qaidi | |
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| Directed by | K. Murali Mohan Rao |
| Produced by | D. Rama Naidu |
| Written by | Dialogue: Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza |
| Story by | Paruchuri Brothers |
| Based on |
Telugu film Prema Khaidi by E. V. V. Satyanarayana |
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| Music by | Anand-Milind |
| Cinematography | K. Ravindra Babu |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Prem Qaidi (or Love Prisoner),[1] (Hindi: प्रेम क़ैदी) is 1991 Indian musical film written by and directed by K. Murali Mohan Rao. The film stars Karishma Kapoor, Harish Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Dalip Tahil, Asrani, Shafi Inamdar and Bharat Bhushan.
Background
The film was a remake of the 1990 Telugu film Prema Khaidi by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and marked the feature film debut of actress Karishma Kapoor,[2][3] as the first female star from the Kapoor family allowed to enter the film industry.[4]
Plot
In bad fortune, while saving his employer Kasturi Prasad's (Dalip Tahil) life, Suryanath (Bharat Bhushan) loses his legs. In appreciation, Kasturi allows Chandra Mohan (Harish Kumar) to work in his home. His daughter Neelima (Karisma Kapoor) initially teases Chandra to have fun, but she soon falls in love with him. Kasturi is against this affair and sends henchmen to attack Chandra, which results to their murdering Suryanath during the meelee. Young Chandra is convicted of the crime and is sent to a youth detention center as a punishment. The head jailer tortures Chandra but center Superintendent Prabhavati (Rama Vij) understands his emotions and love for Neelima and intercedes. She tries to reunite the two lovers.
Cast
- Bharat Bhushan as Suryanath
- Karishma Kapoor as Neelima
- Harish Kumar as Chandra Mohan
- Paresh Rawal as Neelima's Father
- Dalip Tahil as Kasturi Prasad
- Rama Vij as Superintendent Prabhavati
- Shafi Inamdar
- Asrani
Soundtrack
| Karishma Kappoor was only 17 when acting in this film which was how she made her debut,
while her co star Harish Kumar was only 15.[5] |
# | Title | Singer(s) |
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| 1 | "Antakshari" | S.P. Balasubramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 2 | "Arey Logo Zara Dekho" | S.P.Balasubramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 3 | "Hum Hain Premqaidi" | S.P.Balasubramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 4 | "I Live For You" | S.P.Balasubramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 5 | "Priyatama O Meri Priyatama" | S.P.Balasubramaniam, Sadhana Sargam | |
| 6 | "Tere In Galon Pe" | S.P.Balasubramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
References
- ↑ Derné, Steve (2000). "Movies, Masculinity, and Modernity: An Ethnography of Men's Filmgoing in India". Contributions in sociology. ISSN 0084-9278 (GREENWOOD Publishing Group Incorporated) (129). ISBN 9780313312878. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ↑ Bhawana Sommya, Jigna Kothari, Supriya Madangarli (2013). Mother Maiden Mistress. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 9350294850.
- ↑ Thakkar, Mehul S (May 18, 2012). "I was confident of Prem Qaidi: Karisma Kapur". Times of India. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ↑ Bajaj, J.K. (2014). On & Behind the Indian Cinema. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. pp. 1994, 2008. ISBN 9350836211.
- ↑ Jain, Madhu (2009). Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184758139.