''Pyar Ki Kahani'' () is a 1971 Indian

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-language romantic drama film directed by

Ravikant Nagaich Ravikant Nagaich (5 July 1931 – 6 January 1991) was an Indian film personality. He is an Indian film personality born at Atrauli, Aligarh- Uttar Pradesh, India in a Brahmin family. He started his filming career as a cinematographer in Telugu ...

. It is a remake of the 1964 Tamil film ''

Kai Kodutha Deivam ''Kai Kodutha Deivam'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, S. S. Rajendran and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 18 July 1964 and became a success, w ...

''. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan and

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. The movie bombed and is one of the 11 consecutive flops of Amitabh Bachchan.

Plot

Although well qualified, Ram Chand ( Amitabh Bachchan) is unable to obtain suitable employment, and works as a peon in an organization. One day, he meets with Ravi Chand (

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), who is on the verge of committing suicide, he counsels him against this, as well as permitting him to live with him. Ravi gets employed in the same office as Ram, albeit as a Manager, and falls in love and marries a co-worker named Lata (

Farida Jalal Farida Jalal (born Farida Sami; 18 May 1950) is an Indian actress who primarily worked in Hindi films. In a film career spanning almost fifty years, Jalal appeared in over 200 films. Best known for her character-driven roles in independent cin ...

). Ram's parents would like him to get married too, and he goes to see them and meets his bride-to-be, Kusum Sharma (

). Ram sends a photograph of Kusum for approval to Ravi and Lata, and is disappointed to learn that Ravi does not approve of Kusum. When Ram attempts to find out the reason behind his disapproval, Ravi gives very elusive responses, and Ram takes it upon himself to find out why Ravi disapproves of Kusum so much. It is then Ram will come to know of the shocking truth behind the relationship between Kusum and Ravi, and about Kusum's reputation.

Cast

* Amitabh Bachchan as Ram *

as Kusum Sharma *

as Lata *

as Ravi *

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as Mahadev Sharma * Madhu Chanda as Shakuntala Sharma * Agha as Advocate N. Prasad *

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as Banke *

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as Banke's Party Member *

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as Banke's Party Member *

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as Banke's Party Member *

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as Gulabchand (Ram's Father) *

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as Ram's Mother

Production

The lead role was initially given to

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, but because of the film industry's imposed limit of a maximum of 6 films to be done as a leading role by an actor, Jeetendra had to give up this film as he was shooting for 6 films that year; the role went to Amitabh Bachchan.

Soundtrack

#"Koyi Aur Duniya Mein Tumsa" –

Mohammad Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer and musician. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and ...

#"Ek Pate Ki Baat Bataoon Sun" – Mohammad Rafi #"Baby Tu Chhoti Hai" –

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#"Ek Khabar Aayi Suno" – Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar #"Gori O Gori, Chori Ho Chori, Mera Jiya Le Gayi Chakori" – Kishore Kumar

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=0067636 1970s Hindi-language films 1971 films 1971 romantic drama films Films directed by Ravikant Nagaich Films scored by R. D. Burman Hindi remakes of Tamil films Indian romantic drama films