Hindi
TheatreAbhimaan is a 1973 Indian Hindi musical drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani, Bindu and David.The film was loosely based on the 1970 Bengali Film Bilambita Loy starring Uttam Kumar and Supriya Devi.
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Subir is a professional singer with a soaring career. He has no plans to marry — until he meets Uma, a sweet village girl who is musically gifted. Subir falls in love with Uma and marries her. He returns to Mumbai with his new bride. Subir continues as a singer and fosters Uma’s singing career. His career falters, however, just as Uma’s singing career begins to thrive.
Eventually, she becomes more successful than her husband, sparking jealousy from Subir. His pride and jealousy tear the marriage apart. The couple separates and Uma has a miscarriage. After heavy criticism from his aunt, Subir realises his vanity and reconciles with Uma in an emotional reunion, and they sing together.
Director | Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
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Story | Rajinder Singh Bedi |
Screenplay | Nabendu Ghosh |
Dialogues | Nabendu Ghosh |
Cinematography | Jaywant Pathare |
Editor | Das Dhaimade |
Music | S. D. Burman |
Producer | Susheela Kamat |
Cast | Amitabh Bachchan Jaya Bachchan Asrani, Durga Khote, A. K. Hangal |
Release Type | Theatre |
Language | Hindi |
Production | AmiYa Productions |
OTT Platform | Prime Video |