1942: A Love story
Film poster
Directed by	Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Produced by	Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Written by	Sanjay Leela Bhansali Kamna Chandra Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Starring	Anil Kapoor Jackie Shroff Manisha Koirala Anupam Kher
Music by	R. D. Burman
Cinematography	Binod Pradhan
Editing by	Renu Saluja
Release date(s)	15 July 1994
Running time	157 min.
Country	India
Language	Hindi

1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Hindi film starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. The film was the first ever to be given a U/A rating while featuring a scene, previously considered inappropriate for young children, showing the actors kissing. The film was a musical hit and was highly acclaimed for its music, songs, picturization, cinematography, lyrics and the portrayal of its leading lady Manisha Koirala, a turning point for her career. The film was released some time after the death of the music director, Rahul Dev Burman aka Panchamda. The film received five Filmfare Awards.

[edit] Synopsis

In 1942 the British ruled India, a time when people were either working for the British or rallying for underground meetings and protests against them. Amidst this background, Naren Singh, falls in love with Rajeshwari Pathak. But their romance is not an easy one, for Naren comes from a wealthy family, and Rajeshwari is poor. In addition, while Naren's father, Diwan Hari Singh, is a British supporter awaiting a higher title, Rajeshwari's father is actively involved against the British. Now Naren has to choose between his father's hatred for the revolutionaries and his love for Rajeshwari - which may make him a revolutionary himself, and set him up against his father.

[edit] Cast

• Anil Kapoor as Naren Singh
• Jackie Shroff as Shubhankar
• Manisha Koirala as Rajeshwari "Rajjo" Pathak
• Anupam Kher as Raghuvir Pathak
• Danny Denzongpa as Major Hisht
• Pran as Abidali Baig
• Chandni as Chanda
• Raghuvir Yadav as Munna
• Sushma Seth as Gayatridevi Singh
• Manohar Singh as Diwan Hari Singh
• Brian Glover as General Douglas

[edit] Soundtrack

The music was prepared by music director Rahul Dev Burman.

[edit] Awards

[edit] Filmfare Awards

• Best Supporting Actor - Jackie Shroff
• Best Lyricist - Javed Akhtar for Ek ladki ko dekha
• Best Music Director - Rahul Dev Burman
• Best Editing: Renu Saluja
• Best Male Playback - Kumar Sanu for Ek ladki ko dekha
• Best Female Playback - Kavita Krishnamurthy for Pyaar hua chupke se
• Filmfare Best Actor Award(Nominated) - Anil Kapoor
• Filmfare Best Actress Award(Nominated) - Manisha Koirala

[edit] Star Screen Awards

• Best Supporting Actor - Anupam Kher

[edit] External links

• 1942: A Love Story at the Internet Movie Database