Introduction
Sargam Movie 1979, was directed and written by K. Viswanath. His previous Telugu film, Siri Siri Muvva (1976), which also featured Jaya Prada and helped make her a star in South India, was adapted into Hindi. She reprised her role as a silent dancer in this film, which marked her Hindi film debut. In addition to Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Asrani, Vijay Arora, and Om Shivpuri, the film stars Rishi Kapoor as her lover, Shashikala as her stepmother, and Shreeram Lagoo as her father.
The film earned the only Filmfare Award for its famous songs, which were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. Three of the seven songs that Mohammed Rafi has sung were duets with Lata Mangeshkar. These include the well-known songs “Dafli Wale Dafli Baja,” “Koyal Boli,” “Duniya Doli,” and “Parbat Ke Us Paar.” The locations for the songs “Koyal Boli” in Rajahmundry, “Parbat Ke Us Par” in Ooty, and “Dafli Wale” in Kashmir were the banks of the Godavari River.
The movie proved a hit and finished third at the 1979 box office, behind Suhaag and Jaani Dushman. In addition to earning Jaya Prada her first Filmfare nomination for Best Actress in Hindi cinema, it instantly made her a sensation and a star in the Hindi film industry.
Sargam movie Cast and crew
- Director: K. Viswanath
- Writer: K. Viswanath, Jainendra Jain
- Based on: Siri Siri Muvva (1976)
- Producer: N. N. Sippy
- Starring: Rishi Kapoor ,Jaya Prada
- Cinematographer: K. H. Kapadia
- Editor: Waman Bhonsle, Gurudutt Shirali
- Musician: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Genres: Musical, Romance
- Release date: 8 January 1979
- Running time: 145 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
Story of the film
Hema is a young silent child who lives with her stepmother Savitri, stepsister Champa, and father Chintamani Pradhan. Savitri sets up her daughter’s classical dancing training because she hopes she will become a celebrity. Hema joins her as well and immediately demonstrates her exceptional talent. Savitri’s intolerance prevents Hema from continuing her dance education. Raju, who plays Dafli and is her father’s former student, paid him a visit.
Raju occasionally makes an effort to lift Hema’s spirits. One evening, Raju helps a woman who is having trouble getting rid of a man. Kusum, the woman, later informs him that she was forced to spend the night with another man by her husband, Prakash. After Hema’s father dies, Savitri throws her out of the house. Raju supports her, and they depart from the village. After discovering that they have been duped, Savitri and Champa return to the city in search of employment.
When Raju is eventually saved by the police, Prakash, who still harbors resentment toward him, attacks him. After Raju and Hema get back together, Savitri discovers her inner goodness and welcomes Hema as her daughter as well.
Star Cast
- Rishi Kapoor as a Raju
- Jaya Prada as a Hema Pradhan
- Shashikala as a Savitri Pradhan, stepmother
- Dheeraj Kumar as a Suresh
- Rajni Sharma as a Champa Pradhan
- Leela Mishra as a Mausi
- Jankidas as a Landlord
- Keshto Mukherjee as a Tushar Babu Ghosh / Chatterjee
- Shreeram Lagoo as a Masterji Chintamani Pradhan
- Trilok Kapoor as a Dinu Chacha
- Om Shivpuri as a Pandit
- Shakti Kapoor as a Prakash
- Aruna Irani as a Kusum
- Asrani as a Gopi
- Vijay Arora as a Dr. Babu (Guest appearance)
- Kamaldeep as a Rapist
Music / Song of the film
- “Ram Ji”……………Mohammed Rafi
- “Mujhe Mat”……..Mohammed Rafi
- “Kahan Tera”………..Mohammed Rafi
- “Hum To”…………..Mohammed Rafi
- “Parbat Ke”………….Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
- “Koyal Boli”……….Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
- “Dafliwale Dafli”…………..Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
Interesting Facts
- Jerry Beeks sampled Parbat Ke Us Paar in the song Flash.
- According to Shakti Kapoor, the director forced him to create amusing faces in front of the camera. His performance did not sit well with him.
- Rishi, Trilok Kapoor’s great-nephew, was on the same screen as him.
- Jayapradha’s debut Hindi film is this one.
Movie Review
Remade from the Telugu film Siri Siri Muvva (1976), the film is renowned for its soulful music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, which includes classics like Koyal Boli and Dafliwale Dafli Baja. Rishi Kapoor’s charisma gives the movie substance, and Jaya Prada gives a performance that defines her career.
Sargam is still considered a treasured Indian film classic because of its poignant narrative, catchy tunes, and stirring performances.
References
- Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 10). Sargam (1979 film). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargam_(1979_film)
- Sargam (1979) ⭐ 6.5 | Musical, romance. (1979, January 8). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246914/
