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| Saagar | |
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| Directed by | Ramesh Sippy |
| Written by | Javed Akhtar |
| Produced by | G. P. Sippy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | S.M. Anwar |
| Edited by | M. S. Shinde |
| Music by | R. D. Burman |
Production company | Sippy Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Saagar (transl. Sea) is a 1985 IndianHindi-languagemusicalromantic drama film directed byRamesh Sippy. The film starsRishi Kapoor,Kamal Haasan andDimple Kapadia (in her comeback feature) in lead roles. The film featured lyrics, story and screenplay written byJaved Akhtar and music byR. D. Burman.
Released on 9 August 1985,Saagar was a moderate success at the box-office and one of thehighest-grossing films of the year. The film received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with major praise directed towards the soundtrack and performances of the cast. It gained recognition over the years through re-runs on television channels.[1]
At the33rd Filmfare Awards,Saagar received a leading 10 nominations, includingBest Film,Best Director (Sippy),Best Supporting Actor (Hassan),Best Supporting Actress (Madhur Jaffrey), and won 4 awards, includingBest Actor (Hassan),Best Actress (Kapadia) andBest Male Playback Singer (Kishore Kumar for "Saagar Kinare"). At the ceremony, Hassan was nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film, eventually winning the former, his first and only win in the category.[2]
Mona (Dimple Kapadia) runs a small restaurant inGoa. Raja (Kamal Haasan), who lives close by, is a good friend. He is in love with her but is unable to profess his feelings. Ravi (Rishi Kapoor) is from a rich industrialist family who moves to Goa from the US. Mona and Ravi fall in love of which Raja knows nothing. Ravi's grandmother, Kamladevi (Madhur Jaffrey) is opposed to their love because of class differences. In the end, Raja sacrifices his love for Mona and Ravi.
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| Released | 1985 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Language | Hindi | ||||
| Label | Music India Ltd. | ||||
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The music was composed byR. D. Burman and the lyrics were byJaved Akhtar.Kishore Kumar bagged his 8th Filmfare Award for the song "Sagar Kinare", Other singers includeLata Mangeshkar,Asha Bhosle,S. P. Balasubrahmanyam &Shailendra Singh.
R. D. Burman for song "Saagar Kinare" used one of his old song tune "Hume Raaston Ki Zaroorat Nahin Hai" from filmNaram Garam released in 1981.
The songJaane Do Na was recreated by composerArko Pravo Mukherjee for the 2015 filmKuch Kuch Locha Hai.
The songSach Mere Yaar Hai was reused in the 2021 TV SeriesThe Family Man Season 2, as a tribute to the singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and to the fictional NIA agent character Millind in the series.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "O Maria" | Javed Akhtar | Asha Bhosle,S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai" (Saagar Jaisi Aankhonwali) | Javed Akhtar | Kishore Kumar | |
| 3. | "Yunhi Gate Raho" | Javed Akhtar | Kishore Kumar,S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Saagar Kinare" | Javed Akhtar | Kishore Kumar,Lata Mangeshkar | |
| 5. | "Saagar Kinare" (Sad) | Javed Akhtar | Lata Mangeshkar | |
| 6. | "Sach Mere Yaar Hai" | Javed Akhtar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 7. | "Jaane Do Naa" | Javed Akhtar | Asha Bhosle,Shailendra Singh |
Saagar was released on 9 August 1985. Apart from receiving critical acclaim, the movie was a major box office success. It gained recognition over the years through re-runs on television channels and is now regarded as a classic and a cult film.[1] In 2015,Saagar was screened at the Habitat Film Festival.[4]
According toAsiaweek, "Saagar offers a skimpy eternal-triangle plot, but it is remarkable for its polished narration and masterly technique. The romance is subdued, symbolised by waves gently caressing the shore." It further praised the performances, calling Kapadia "a delight" and claiming that Hassan "steals the show with his subtle performance," and the direction by Sippy, who "has succeeded in injecting vitality, beauty and deep insight into a gossamer-thin story."[5]India Today wrote, "LikeSholay, and only likeSholay,Saagar is purely a director's film."[6]
| List of awards and nominations | ||||
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| Ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 33rd Filmfare Awards (1986) | Best Film | G. P. Sippy | Nominated | [7] |
| Best Director | Ramesh Sippy | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Dimple Kapadia | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Kamal Haasan | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Madhur Jaffrey | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Director | R. D. Burman | Nominated | ||
| Best Lyricist | Javed Akhtar for "Saagar Kinare" | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Kishore Kumar for "Saagar Kinare" | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | S. M. Anwar | Won | ||
| 1986Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards (BFJA Awards) | Best Supporting Actor | Kamal Haasan | Won | [8] |
