''Qurbani'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindustani

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produced, directed by and starring Feroz Khan (under the banner of FK International). The film co-stars

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, Amjad Khan,

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and Kadar Khan. ''Qurbani'' was famous for its music, especially the Bollywood disco song "

Aap Jaisa Koi "Aap Jaisa Koi" () is a song from the soundtrack of the 1980 Bollywood film '' Qurbani''. It was the debut song of Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan, and was composed by British Indian producer Biddu. The song was featured in the film as an item num ...

" sung by

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star

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and produced by

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, as well as the song "Laila O Laila". The film is based on the 1972 Italian action crime movie The Master Touch. It was later remade into Tamil as Viduthalai starring

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, Vishnuvardhan and Madhavi with

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, which was a moderate success at the box office, however, over the years the film has achieved a cult following.

Plot

Rajesh ( Feroz Khan) was a motorcycle stuntman in a circus and is now a thief, expert in breaking open treasuries. In one such robbery, he is being watched by police inspector Amjad Khan ( Amjad Khan). Sheela (

) is a gorgeous disco club dancer and singer. Rajesh and Sheela are in love. Rajesh has not disclosed to Sheela that he is a thief. Inspector Amjad Khan arrests Rajesh for theft after he is seen by an officer at a traffic accident. The court sentences Rajesh to two years' imprisonment. Sheela is devastated after she realises Rajesh was a thief. Rajesh meets Vikram in jail. The evil brother-sister duo, Vikram (

) and Jwaala (

) seek revenge against crime boss Rakka (

), who cheated Jwaala and siphoned her money. Meanwhile, Amar (

) is an ace crime member in Rakka's gang who revolts against Rakka. He is a widower with a daughter Tina (Natasha Chopra) studying in a boarding school. However, before quitting Rakka's gang, Amar has committed a crime, masked, and inspector Amjad Khan is investigating that case. Amar saves Sheela from a gang of rowdy bikers. They meet regularly as Sheela likes Amar's daughter Tina. Soon, Amar begins to love Sheela, who does not reciprocate because she still loves Rajesh. After a short time, Amar and Sheela get together. Rajesh completes his jail sentence. While returning, he meets Vikram who again reminds him of the deal to rob Rakka. During the conversation, Amar incidentally reaches the site and a fist fight ensues between Amar and Vikram. While fleeing, Vikram swears revenge against Amar. Thus Rajesh and Amar meet for the first time. Rajesh takes Amar to introduce him to Sheela; Sheela and Amar pretend as if they do not know each other since they don't want Rajesh to unnecessarily suspect them. Later, Vikram's goons kidnap Amar's daughter and beat Amar, who is hospitalized. In return for Amar and his daughter's safety, Rajesh agrees to do Vikram's job. He nurses Amar back to normal and soon they turn thick friends. Amar promises Rajesh he will support him in this one last robbery. They plan to shift to London after the robbery with the money. They concoct a scheme whereby Amar would steal gold bars and jewellery from a safe, phone the police, let Rajesh take over, get arrested, and get a prison term for about 12 to 18 months. After his release, he will join Amar in the UK. Things don't go according to plan as Rajesh gets arrested for killing Rakka, while Amar and Sheela reach London with the money. Rajesh construes that Amar deliberately framed him so that he can get Rajesh out of the way, keep all the money (as well as Sheela) for himself. Rajesh escapes from jail and reaches London to apprehend Amar. After a brief tussle, Rajesh realizes the truth and that Amar did not frame him. Vikram and his goons reach London to take revenge against Rajesh and Amar. In the climax of the movie, Amar sacrifices his life to save Rajesh, Sheela and Tina from getting killed by Vikram.

Cast

* Feroz Khan as Rajesh Kumar *

as Amar *

as Sheela * Amjad Khan as Police Inspector Amjad Khan *

as Vikram Singh *

as Rakka *

as Jwaala Singh *

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as Joe *

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as Mohammad Ali *

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as Parsi Man *

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as Vikram's Man *

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as Mac

Production

The film had a production budget of (). It began filming in 1979, and was one of the most expensive Indian films at the time. Feroz Khan's expenses included for a new camera, for several scenes (including a song sequence) on a large set (representing a

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's den), and for an authentic silver sword. ''

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'' suggested in 1979 that the production costs of ''Qurbani'' may exceed ''

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'', another similarly expensive production at the time. To draw shock from the audience, a scene was included with the calculated decimation of a

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in an underground parking lot. This was at a time when not many in India had seen a Mercedes, let alone sat in one. UK stunts were designed and arranged by James Dowdall, photographed by Eric Van Herren and produced by Nick Farnes who, with James Dowdall, wrote the UK scenario. Feroz Khan initially asked Amitabh Bachchan to play the role of Amar. Amitabh replied he would be available in 6 months, according to Feroz, but Feroz could not wait that long. So the role of Amar went to Vinod Khanna.

Box office

It was going to be released on 27 June 1980 and clash with Karz but the sudden demise of

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who died on 23 June 1980, release was postponed for one week and finally it was released on 4 July 1980 with bumper opening and became the Biggest All Time Blockbuster of the year, with a

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of 12

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(

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of 6 crore) at the Indian box office in 1980. This is equivalent to

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15.26 million in 1980, or US$ million (330 crore)67.175856 INR per USD in 2016
/ref> in 2018.

Music

was the music director for the song "

", which introduced him and Pakistani singer

to Indian films. The first initial song Biddu recorded for ''Qurbani'' was a

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version of a

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song. When Nazia Hassan and Zoheb Hassan heard it, they refused saying they didn't want to sing a copy. They insisted they wanted an original song. A reluctant Biddu asked them what they had in mind. That's when "Aap Jaisa Koi" was born. The movie is known for its music and songs, including the title

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"Qurbani Qurbani", written by the

Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
''

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and rendered by

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, and Aziz Nazan. ''Qurbani Qurbani'' received a special award for 'The Most Amazing Evergreen Song' by Bollywood music producer, Kalyanji–Anandji. The rest of the songs and the background score were set by

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. The song "Laila O Laila" was also very popular. The album was written by

and

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.It has a song performed by

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, ''Kya Dekhte Ho'', which was written by

. Feroz Khan met

and

at a party hosted by a close friend in England. Nazias parents insisted Feroz listen to Nazia sing. Feroz did and was highly impressed. But Feroz had his eye on International star Biddu to score a song for ''Qurbani''. Biddu was reluctant to score music for an Indian film. It was with sincere persistence and Feroz telling Biddu to do it for his mom who lived in India. Feroz also played the Bangalore card with Biddu since both Feroz and Biddu both hailed from Bangalore. Many music directors (including the film's original music directors Kalyanji–Anandji) opposed Feroz Khan hiring Biddu to score a solo song in the film. Many tried to stop this because they viewed Biddu as an outsider. After several discussions, Feroz Khan stuck to his choice.

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wanted to dance to Laila Mein Laila from the 2017 movie Raees.

Track listing

Reception

Its songs were popular and the movie sold the most number of records and tapes in 1980. The music and songs ushered in the " Disco Revolution" of the

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that lasted until the mid-1980s. "Aap Jaisa Koi", sung by

and produced by

, had a strong impact on audiences. ''Qurbani'' was 1980's best-selling

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in India, and the sixth best-selling

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of the 1980s.

was awarded the Golden Disc accolade when ''Qurbani'' exceeded 500,000 units sold in India. The album then went Platinum within seven months, a record for the

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at the time, selling 1million units. The song "Laila Ho Laila" was recreated in the film '' Raees'' with the title '' Laila Main Laila''.

Awards

;

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: Won * Best Female Playback Singer –

for "Aap Jaisa Koi''"'' * Best Sound Design – P. Harikishan Nominated *

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–

* Best Supporting Actor – Amjad Khan * Best Music Director –

* Best Female Playback Singer – Kanchan for "Laila O Laila"

Remakes

''Qurbani'' was remade in Turkish as ''Çare Sende Allahım'' directed by Yılmaz Atadeniz in 1984, which Behçet Nacar in Feroz Khan’s role and

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in Vinod Khanna’s role, and in Tamil as '' Viduthalai'' in 1986 by producer K. Balaji. The film had Rajnikant in Feroz Khan's role and Dr. Vishnuvardhan in Vinod Khanna's role and was shot in the

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, but was an average hit.

Notes

References

Bibliography

External links

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