Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)
Shola aur Shabnam | |
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Directed by | David Dhawan |
Written by | Anees Bazmee Rajeev Kaul Praful Parekh |
Produced by | Pahlaj Nihalani |
Starring | |
Edited by | David Dhawan |
Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Distributed by | Chirangdeep International |
Release date | 23 January 1992 |
Running time | 175 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Box office | ₹10.7 crore (equivalent to ₹82 crore or US$10 million in 2023)[1] |
Shola Aur Shabnam (transl. student Karan (Govinda).
Initially titled Khiladi, the film was meant to be the debut film of Divya Bharti. But it was delayed owing to censorship problems. Siba Mishra handled the cinematography, while David Dhawan directed as well as edited the film. Anees Bazmee, Praful Parekh and Rajiv Kaul penned the screenplay. Bappi Lahiri composed the music. It was distributed by Nihalani's banner, Chiragdeep International.
The film received favourable reviews upon release, and was a success, with critical praise drawn towards the performance of Govinda. Eventually becoming the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 1992, it grossed about ₹10.7 crore (US$9.3 million) and provided breakthrough to its cast members. Anupam Kher received acclaim for his portrayal of Major I. M. Lathi, and was nominated for Best Comic Actor at the 38th Filmfare Awards.
Plot
The spoiled and arrogant brother, Bali (
Cast
- Govinda Ahuja as Karan
- Divya Bharti as Divya Thapa
- Gulshan Grover as Kali Shankar
- Mohnish Behlas Baali, Kali's brother
- Anupam Kher as Major Inder Mohan Lathi / I.M. Lathi
- Raja Bundela as Raja
- Satyajeet as Satya (credited as Satyajit)
- Girish Malik as Girish (credited as Girish Mallic)
- Bindu as Girl's hostel principal
- Alok Nath as Police commissioner Yashpal Thapa
- Anil Dhawan as Assistant to police commissioner Thapa
- Mahavir Shah as Police inspector Mahadev
- Govind Namdeoas Police inspector Tiwari
- Sudha Chandran as Rama, Karan's sister
- Harish Patel as Velji, Kali's brother-in-law
- Guddi Maruti as Guddi, Divya's friend
- Reema Lagoo as Sharda Thapa
- Madhu Kambikar as Karan's mother
- Shakti Kapoor as Boxer Deva (special appearance)
- Archana Puran Singh as Boxer Deva's wife
- Mac Mohan as Jaichand
- Sudhiras Brij, Jaichand's partner
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri. It consisted of five songs.[3] The music was released on the Venus Music label. Lyrics were penned by Anjaan and Govinda.[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bole Bole Dil Mera Bole" | Anjaan | Kavita Krishnamurthy | 8:31 |
Release
Box office
Shola Aur Shabnam released on 31 January 1992. It was a blockbuster, eventually becoming one of the highest-grossers in the career of Govinda.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews upon release.
Awards
Nominated
Notes
References
- ^ "Box-office 1992". 14 October 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Shola Aur Shabnam cast information". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 6 June 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ^ "Shola Aur Shabnam track information". Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ^ "Shola Aur Shabnam music information". Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- Rediff. Archived from the originalon 13 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)–Box Office Collection, Budget and Facts". 13 August 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ VERMA, SUKANYA. "10 David Dhawan Movies YOU Must Watch". Rediff. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b Gupta, Rachit (15 December 2014). "Know your actor: Divya Bharti". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.