Blackmail (1973 film)
| Blackmail | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Vijay Anand |
| Produced by | Vinod Doshi |
| Written by |
Vijay Anand Vinod Kumar |
| Starring |
Dharmendra Raakhee Shatrughan Sinha |
| Music by | Kalyanji-Anandji |
| Cinematography | N.V. Srinivas |
| Edited by | Vijay Anand |
Production company |
R.K. Studios |
| Distributed by |
V.R. Pictures Vinod Doshi Productions Digital Entertainment Polydor |
Release dates | September 19, 1973 (India) |
Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Blackmail is a 1973 Bollywood thriller film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Dharmendra, Raakhee, Madan Puri, and Shatrughan Sinha.[1]
Plot
Dr. Khurana, an eccentric scientist, discovers a formula to generate electricity from sun light. This discovery makes him very popular, and his formula very much in demand, while local businessman, Mr. Mehta, feels threatened - as this may means losses and eventual bankruptcy. Mehta and his associate, Jeevan, who is also his daughter's (Asha) sweetheart, connive a plan to get Asha married to Dr. Khurana's nephew, Kailash Gupta; inherit part of the estate as well as the business along with the formula; and thereby eliminate their potential bankruptcy. Their only problem is Asha, who may not cooperate, so a drama is arranged between Jeevan and her, which leads to Jeevan backing away from any marriage plans and going to settle in Europe. Asha thus agrees to marry Kailash, who has fallen head over heels in love with her. The marriage takes place, but there are misunderstandings in their lives on the very first night as Kailash feels that Asha is hiding something from him, and secretly meeting someone during odd hours of the night. Will the formula be compromised? Is Asha a part of Jeevan and her dad's plot? Who is Asha meeting at odd times?
Cast
- Dharmendra as Kailash Gupta
- Raakhee as Asha Mehta
- Shatrughan Sinha as Jeevan
- Madan Puri as Professor Ramakant Khurana
- Iftekhar as Mr. Mehta
- Kamal Kapoor as Dr. J.K. Shetty
- Kuljeet
- Shefali
- Jagdish Raj as Mr. Das
- Keshav Rana as Police Commissioner
- Ramesh
- Pushpa Pathak
- Sammy
- Jullian
- Kishan Bahadar
Music
The film has many hit songs. "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho" sung by Kishore Kumar is one of the best songs. Other songs are "Mile Mile Do Badan, Khile Khile Do Chaman" and "Sharbati Teri Aankho Ki, Jheel Si Gehraii Mein, Main Doob Doob Doob Jata Hoon" sung by Kishore Kumar.
- Songs
- "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Tum Rahati Ho" - Kishore Kumar
- "Naina Mere Rang Bhare Sapane Toh Sajaane Lage" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Mile Mile Do Badan Khile Khile Do Chaman" - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
- "Asha O Asha Tujhe Kua Hua" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "Main Doob Doob Jaata Hu" - Kishore Kumar