Hawas
Hawas (transl. lust) is a 1974 Indian Hindi film. produced, directed, and written by Sawan Kumar, the film stars Anil Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Bindu, Vinod Mehra and Rekha makes a special appearance in the song "Aao Yaro Gao". The film's music is by Usha Khanna.
| Hawas | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Produced by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Written by | Saawan Kumar Tak |
| Starring | Anil Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Vinod Mehra, Bindu and others. |
| Music by | Usha Khanna Lyrics by Sawan Kumar |
| Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
| Edited by | Y. G. Chouhan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mercury Productions |
Release date | 2 August 1974 |
Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
Handsome and fairly good-looking Anil Kumar is employed with Natwarlal, a criminal gangster. Natwarlal asks Anil to find employment with Shailendra Singh, and after doing so, seduce his beautiful young daughter, Neetu Singh, marry her, and thus get himself a stake in their property and wealth. Anil agrees to do so, and does find employment with Shailendra. What he had not counted on was Shailendra's second wife, Kamini, who has an agenda of her own, and who decides to keep Anil for herself.[1]
Cast
- Anil Dhawan as Anil Kumar
- Neetu Singh as Neetu Singh
- Bindu as Kamini
- Vinod Mehra as Dr. Bali
- Vidya Sinha as Vidya Kumar
- Faryal as Priya
- Pradeep Kumar as Shailendra Singh
- Randhawa as Man hired by Kamini to put on an act
- Mehmood as Inspector Mehmood
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Natwarlal (Boss)
- Gurcharan Pohli as Shera- Kamini's associate (Credited as Shera)
- Ashok Khanna as Ashok
- Randhir
- Asit Sen as Dhanabhai Meenawala
- Vasant
- Neelam
- Neelu
- Sharmilee
- Jugnu as Jugnu
- Coca-Cola
- Brahm Bhardwaj as Mr. Bhatnagar (uncredited)
- Rekha as Guest appearance in song "Aao Yaro Gao"
- Shiv Kumar
Crew
- Directed: Sawan Kumar
- Screenplay: Bimal Dutt
- Dialogue: Ameen Sayani
- Story: Sawan Kumar
- Produced: Sawan Kumar
- Music: Usha Khanna
- Lyric: Sawan Kumar
- Playback Singers: Asha Bhosle & Mohd. Rafi
- Cinematography: Kaka Thakur
- Editing: Y. G. Chouhan
- Art Direction: T. K. Desai
- Hair Stylist: Arlene Lok, Anita Narula & Connie Rodriqes
- Makeup Artist: Ram Patriwar
- Assistant Makeup Artist: T. R. Thomas & Vijay
Soundtrack
| Hawas | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 31 December 1974 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Saregama |
| Producer | Sawan Kumar |
The music was composed by Usha Khanna and lyrics were by Sawan Kumar.[2]
| # | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Teri Galiyon Mein" | Mohammed Rafi |
| 2 | "Kal Raat Usne" | Asha Bhosle |
| 3 | "Aao Yaaron Gaao" | Asha Bhosle |
| 4 | "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| 5 | "Apne Dil Mein Jagah" | Asha Bhosle |
- The song "Teri Galiyon Men" was listed at #10 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1974.[3]
Awards
- Rafi received a Film World Magazine Award for best male singer for the song "Teri Galiyon Mein".[4]
- Nomination Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Bindu as Kamini Singh
- Nomination Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Asha Bhosle for the song "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai"