Devata (1978 film)


Devata is a 1978 Hindi film, directed by S. Ramanathan. It stars Sanjeev Kumar and Shabana Azmi. This movie was remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli, with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead.

Synopsis

Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his child Mary. Mary falls in love with a playboy and when he refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Subsequently, Tony is arrested and sentenced for life but he flees from custody. Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted and relieved. Unfortunately for Tony, he must now decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment.

Cast

The music of the film is composed by Rahul Dev Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar.

Awards and nominations