Benaam (1974 film)
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Benaam | |
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Directed by | Narendra Bedi |
Written by | Narendra Bedi Jayant Dharmadhikari Kader Khan |
Based on | The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) by Alfred Hitchcock |
Produced by | Ranjit Virk |
Starring | Amitabh Bachchan Moushumi Chatterjee Prem Chopra(Kader Khan's voiceover) Madan Puri |
Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
Edited by | Waman B. Bhosle Gurudutt Shirali |
Music by | R. D. Burman |
Production companies | Filmalaya Studio Mohan Studios R.K. Studios Rajkamal Studios Shree Sound Studio |
Distributed by | Ranjit Films Shemaroo Video Pvt. Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Benaam (lit. 'Nameless') is a 1974 Bollywood thriller film directed by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Moushumi Chatterjee and Prem Chopra. Madan Puri also appears in a very different role. The scenes between Amitabh Bachchan and Madan Puri are conceived nicely where both are effective. The film was a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much. The film was remade in Kannada as Thirugu Baana with Ambarish reprising role of Amitabh Bachchan as protagonist and Aarathi reprising the role of Moushumi Chatterjee.
Plot[]
Sheela (Moushumi Chatterjee) and Amit Shrivastav (Amitabh Bachchan) are a married couple having a son. One night on their way to a party, they witness a murder attempt on a press reporter. Amit admits the victim, who is in a critical condition, to a hospital. He had found a torn part of an invitation at the place of the attempted murder which he had pocketed. Soon afterwards, Amit begins to receive anonymous threats to hand over the evidence that he has. Amit's son is kidnapped and an unknown person starts blackmailing Amit into doing what that person dictates. The only way to save his child is to unravel the mystery of that person's identity. Amit with the help of Inspector Jadhav (Satyen Kappu) finally finds the culprit and saves his son.
Cast[]
- Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Shrivastav
- Moushumi Chatterjee as Sheela Shrivastav
- Prem Chopra as Kishanlal
- Madan Puri as Gopal
- Iftekhar as Police Commissioner
- Satyen Kappu as Inspector Jadav
- Dhumal as Police Constable
- Shubha Khote as Chachi
- Jagdish Raj as Mr. Desai
- D.K. Sapru as Mr. Sharma
- Viju Khote as Salim
- Kader Khan as Voice On Phone Call
- Helen as Poonam
Soundtrack[]
Song | Singer |
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"Main Benaam Ho Gaya" | Narendra Chanchal |
"Ek Din Hansana" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Ek Din Hansana" (Short) | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Aa Raat Jati Hai, Chupke Se Mil Jaye Dono" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
Release[]
The film was released all across India on 18 October1974.
Reception[]
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its cast's performance, the screenplay, direction and suspense. It is now regarded as a cult classic.The movie was a sleeper hit at the box office, finding a place amongst the top 20 box office earners in 1974.
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- Films scored by R. D. Burman
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