Prem Qaidi (Prisoner of Love)[1] is 1991 Indian Hindi-language musical film written by and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. The film stars Karisma Kapoor (in her debut), Harish, along with Dalip Tahil, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Shafi Inamdar and Bharat Bhushan.
| Prem Qaidi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Murali Mohana Rao |
| Written by | Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogue) |
| Story by | Paruchuri Brothers |
| Based on | Prema Khaidi by E. V. V. Satyanarayana |
| Produced by | D. Rama Naidu |
| Starring | Harish Karisma Kapoor Dalip Tahil Paresh Rawal |
| Cinematography | K. Ravindra Babu |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand B. Satyam Krishna Reddy Madhav |
| Music by | Anand–Milind |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Background
editThe film is a remake of the 1990 Telugu film Prema Khaidi, by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and marked the feature film debut of actress Karisma Kapoor,[2][3] the first actress from the illustrious Kapoor family.[4] Karisma was only 16 when acting in this film, while her co star Harish was only 15.[5]
Plot
editWhile saving his employer Kasturi Prasad's (Dalip Tahil) life, Suryanath (Bharat Bhushan) loses his legs. In appreciation, Kasturi allows Chandramohan (Harish Kumar), Suryanath's son, to work in his home. Kasturi's daughter Neelima (Karisma Kapoor) initially makes fun of and teases Chandra, but soon falls in love with him. Kasturi is against this union and sends henchmen to attack Chandra, which results in their murdering Suryanath during the melee. The young Chandra is convicted of the crime and is sent to a youth detention center as a punishment. The head jailer tortures Chandra, but Superintendent Prabhavati (Rama Vij) understands his emotions and love for Neelima and intercedes. She tries to reunite the two lovers.
Cast
edit- Harish as Chandramohan
- Karisma Kapoor as Neelima
- Dalip Tahil as Kasturi Prasad
- Paresh Rawal as Prabhavati's Husband
- Rama Vij as Superintendent Prabhavati
- Bharat Bhushan as Suryanath
- Shafi Inamdar as Jailor
- Harish Patel as Kasturi's Henchman
- J. D. Chakravarthy as Prabhavati's Son
- Anjana Mumtaz as Mrs. Kasturi Prasad
- Asrani as Pandit
- Ali as Prisoner in Youth Detention Center
- Narsing Yadav as Driver
- Rajitha as Neelima's Friend
Soundtrack
edit| Prem Qaidi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Antakshari" (Extracts from several songs) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Arey Logon Zara Dekho" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "I Live For You, I Die For You" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Tere In Galon Pe Ka Kha Ga Gha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Hum Hain Prem Qaidi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Priyatama O Meri Priyatama" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sadhana Sargam |
References
edit- ^ Derné, Steve (2000). Movies, Masculinity, and Modernity: An Ethnography of Men's Filmgoing in India. ISSN 0084-9278. GREENWOOD Publishing Group Incorporated. ISBN 9780313312878. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
{{cite book}}:|journal=ignored (help) - ^ Bhawana Sommya; Jigna Kothari; Supriya Madangarli (2013). Mother Maiden Mistress. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 978-9350294857.
- ^ Thakkar, Mehul S (18 May 2012). "I was confident of Prem Qaidi: Karisma Kapur". Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ^ Bajaj, J.K. (2014). On & Behind the Indian Cinema. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. pp. 1994, 2008. ISBN 978-9350836217.
- ^ Jain, Madhu (2009). Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184758139.
External links
edit- Prem Qaidi at IMDb