Prem Qaidi

Prem Qaidi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Murali Mohana Rao
Written byDr. Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogue)
Story byParuchuri Brothers
Based onPrema Khaidi
by E. V. V. Satyanarayana
Produced byD. Rama Naidu
StarringHarish
Karisma Kapoor
Dalip Tahil
Paresh Rawal
CinematographyK. Ravindra Babu
Edited byK. A. Marthand
B. Satyam
Krishna Reddy Madhav
Music byAnand–Milind
Production
company
Release date
  • 21 June 1991 (1991-06-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Prem Qaidi (Prisoner of Love)[1] is 1991 Indian Hindi-language musical film written by and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. The film stars Karisma Kapoor (in her debut), Harish, along with Dalip Tahil, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Shafi Inamdar and Bharat Bhushan.

Background

The film is a remake of the 1990 Telugu film Prema Khaidi, by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and marked the feature film debut of actress Karisma Kapoor,[2][3] the first actress from the Kapoor family.[4] Karisma was 16 when acting in this film, while her co star Harish was 15.[5]

Plot

While saving his employer Kasturi Prasad's (Dalip Tahil) life, Suryanath (Bharat Bhushan) loses his legs. In appreciation, Kasturi allows Chandramohan (Harish Kumar), Suryanath's son, to work in his home. Kasturi's daughter Neelima (Karisma Kapoor) initially makes fun of and teases Chandra, but soon falls in love with him. Kasturi is against this union and sends henchmen to attack Chandra, which results in their murdering Suryanath during the melee. The young Chandra is convicted of the crime and is sent to a youth detention center as a punishment. The head jailer tortures Chandra, but Superintendent Prabhavati (Rama Vij) understands his emotions and love for Neelima and intercedes. She tries to reunite the two lovers.

Cast

Soundtrack

Prem Qaidi
Soundtrack album by
Anand–Milind
Released1991
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Song Singer
"Antakshari" (Extracts from several songs) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy
"Arey Logon Zara Dekho"
"I Live For You, I Die For You"
"Tere In Galon Pe Ka Kha Ga Gha"
"Hum Hain Prem Qaidi"
"Priyatama O Meri Priyatama" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sadhana Sargam

References

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  2. ^ Bhawana Sommya; Jigna Kothari; Supriya Madangarli (2013). Mother Maiden Mistress. HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 978-9350294857.
  3. ^ Thakkar, Mehul S (18 May 2012). "I was confident of Prem Qaidi: Karisma Kapur". Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  4. ^ Bajaj, J.K. (2014). On & Behind the Indian Cinema. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. pp. 1994, 2008. ISBN 978-9350836217.
  5. ^ Jain, Madhu (2009). Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184758139.