Kali Ghata (1980 film)
Kali Ghata (Hindi: काली घटा; transliteration: Black Cloud) is a 1980 film produced and directed by Ved Rahi. This romance and mystery thriller stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Danny Denzongpa, A. K. Hangal, Aruna Irani, Lalita Pawar and Jagdeep. The music in the film was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, with lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.
| Kali Ghata | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ved Rahi |
| Produced by | Ved Rahi Shivalik Pictures |
| Story by | Ved Rahi |
| Starring | Shashi Kapoor Rekha Danny Denzongpa |
| Music by | Laxmikant Pyarelal |
| Cinematography | Kay Gee |
| Edited by | Subhash Gupta |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
Raibahadur Satpal Singh (Nazir Husain) is killed cold-blooded in a remote village. He is survived by his twin daughters Rekha and Rashmi (both played by Rekha).
Rekha manages their business with the help of their chief estate manager Deewan (A. K. Hangal), along with his son and factory manager Kishore (Danny). Rashmi and Kishore are in love with each other which displeases Rekha, who sends Rashmi abroad to attend a painting course. On the other hand, Rekha too is disinterested about her marriage.
Meanwhile, driving through their estate, Rekha's car breaks down and is helped by Prem (Shashi Kapoor), with a golden hand for such machines. After few meets, both fall in love with each other. After a few days, Rekha announces her engagement with Prem to the surprise of everyone around. She also wills to assign the entire estate to Rashmi before engagement. During the engagement, when Rekha's Police Inspector friend Vikas shows up to wish the couple good luck for the occasion, Prem is suspiciously found missing. The next evening, the couple go out to spend private time on a house-boat anchored in a lake on their estate.
Later in the stormy night, Rekha finds Prem missing from the boat and starts looking for him. While searching, someone pushes her in the lake, but not before Rekha glimpses the shadow of this person. Everyone at the estate is surprised with the news of Rekha's death. Meanwhile, she survives and reaches the house of her friend Pinky (Aruna Irani). Once there, Rekha learns about Rashmi's arrival for Rekha' funeral, and both plan to investigate the incident.
On the other hand, Kishore, Prem and the Police too start their investigation separately to unmask the killer. Meanwhile, when Rashmi (Rekha disguised) meets him, Prem discloses the intense love for Rekha. She finds quite a few on her suspect list. Kishore, who is willing to go to any extent to marry Rashmi. Prem, for his suspicious movements. The staff at their estate, like the cook (Jagdeep), house keeper Ambu (Lalita Pawar) et al. The story progresses and after a few thrilling sequences, the murderer is revealed in the climax.
Cast
- Shashi Kapoor as Prem
- Rekha as Rekha / Rashmi (Dual Role)
- Danny Denzongpa as Kishore
- Aruna Irani as Pinky
- A. K. Hangal as Diwanji
- Jagdeep as Cook
- Nazir Hussain as Rai Bahadur Satpal Singh
- Lalita Pawar as Ambu, House Keeper
- Jankidas
- Pinchoo Kapoor
- Urmila Bhatt
- Hiralal
- Inder Kumar
- M. B. Shetty
- Raj Mehra
- Rajkumar
Crew
- Direction – Ved Rahi
- Story – Ved Rahi
- Production – Ved Rahi
- Production Company – Shivalik Pictures
- Editing – Subhash Gupta
- Cinematography – Kay Gee
- Art Direction – Sudhendu Roy
- Choreography – Kiran Kumar, Oscar, Robert, Suresh Bhatt, Vijay
- Music Direction – Laxmikant Pyarelal
- Lyrics – Anand Bakshi
- Playback – Asha Bhosle, Hemlata, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Kali Ghata Chhaayi, Prem Rut Aayi" (Solo) | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Kali Ghata Chhaayi, Prem Rut Aayi" (Duet) | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Jaanewalon Ka Gham" | Mohammed Rafi |
| "Tu Chali Aa, Chali Aa Meri Mehbooba" | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| "Nainon Ki Khidki" | Asha Bhosle |
| "O Piya Bahroopiya" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Mohabbat Ek Vaada Hai" | Asha Bhosle, Hemlata |
References
External links
- Kali Ghata at IMDb