Prem Rog | |
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Directed by | Raj Kapoor |
Written by | Jainendra Jain |
Story by | Kamna Chandra |
Produced by | Raj Kapoor |
Starring | Rishi Kapoor Padmini Kolhapure |
Cinematography | Radhu Karmakar |
Edited by | Raj Kapoor |
Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
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Distributed by | R. K. Films |
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Running time | 172 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Prem Rog (transl. Sickness Of Love) is a 1982 Hindi-language musical romantic drama directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, with screenplay written by Jainendra Jain and Kamna Chandra.[1] The film tells the story of a man's (Rishi Kapoor) love towards a woman, who is a higher status widow (Padmini Kolhapure). This film marked Raj Kapoor's return to social themes.[2]
Released on 30 July 1982, Prem Rog received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, story, screenplay, soundtrack, cinematography and performances of the cast, with particular praise directed towards Kolhapure's performance. It took second spot at the box office that year after Subhash Ghai's Vidhaata (also starring Kolhapure and Shammi Kapoor).[3]
At the 30th Filmfare Awards, the film received a leading 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Actor (Rishi), Best Supporting Actress (Nanda) and Best Music Director (L–P), and won a leading 4 awards (tying with Shakti), including Best Director (Raj) and Best Actress (Kolhapure).
Over the years, Prem Rog has achieved cult-status and is considered one of the best works of Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Padmini Kolhapure.[4][5]