Daulat
Honest mint employee, Ghanshyam (Shreeram Lagoo) gets framed for murder by Joseph D'Souza (Amjad Khan), and has to flee from the police. He is separated from his wife, Radhika (Seema Deo), two sons, and a blind daughter. Years later, Ghanshyam, after being forced to work for Joseph to print fake rupee notes, is rich and known as Vikram Singh; his daughter and wife are homeless and destitute; his elder son, Ravi (Vinod Khanna) is a burglar at night, and a rich and respectable man named Kunwar Dilip Singh during the day; his other son, Sushil (Raj Babbar) is a police inspector, adopted by the Police Commissioner (Om Shivpuri). Joseph, now known as Tripathi, comes to know that Ravi is Ghanshyam's son, and devices a scheme that will bring certain death to Ghanshyam and his family.
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Plot Summary
Daulat is a drama film that explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. The story often centers around characters navigating personal desires against the backdrop of traditional or challenging circumstances. It delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of choices made in life.
Critical Reception
Daulat was a modest film that garnered attention for its performances, particularly from its lead actors. While not a blockbuster, it was appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of human emotions and relationships within the context of Indian cinema of the early 1980s. Critical reviews often highlighted the film's attempt to tackle mature themes with a degree of nuance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the performances of Amol Palekar and Deepti Naval.
- Noted for its exploration of emotional and relational complexities.
- Seen as a thoughtful, albeit understated, drama.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Daulat (1982) is not readily available through public Google review aggregations. However, films of this era often resonated with audiences for their strong storytelling and emotional depth, suggesting a potentially positive reception among its viewers.
Fun Fact
The film's soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, is often cited as one of its strong points, with songs that became quite popular upon the film's release.
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