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Hawas
Handsome and fairly good-looking Anil Kumar is employed with Natwarlal, who is 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.
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Plot Summary
A young man, Kumar, falls for the beautiful Neela, but their love is thwarted by societal pressures and his own ambition. When Neela marries another, Kumar is consumed by jealousy and revenge. He orchestrates a plan to destroy her life and her husband's reputation, leading to a dramatic and tragic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Hawas is a melodramatic thriller that garnered moderate attention for its performances, particularly from Sanjeev Kumar and Rekha. While not a critical darling, it was appreciated by audiences for its intense storyline and emotional depth, typical of Bollywood films of the era. The film explored themes of passion, betrayal, and the destructive nature of unchecked desire.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Sanjeev Kumar's intense portrayal of a man driven by obsession.
Rekha's performance as the object of desire received positive mentions.
The film's dramatic twists and turns kept audiences engaged.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this older Bollywood film on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's climax is known for its intense emotional drama and a shocking revelation, a hallmark of many Indian thrillers from the 1970s.
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