Naam (1986 film)

1986 Indian film

Naam

Poster

Directed by| Mahesh Bhatt
Written by| Salim Khan
Produced by| Kumar Gaurav
Starring| Nutan
Kumar Gaurav
Sanjay Dutt
Poonam Dhillon
Amrita Singh
Paresh Rawal
Cinematography| Pravin Bhatt
Edited by| David Dhawan
Music by| Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Distributed by| Aryan Films

Release date

* 12 September 1986 (1986-09-12)

Country| India
Language| Hindi

Naam (transl. Name) is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh and Paresh Rawal. The film was a major commercial success and is regarded a milestone in the careers of Mahesh Bhatt, Paresh Rawal and Sanjay Dutt.[1][2][3] "Chithi Aayi Hai" from the film was selected as one of the 100 songs of the millennium by BBC Radio worldwide.[4]

## Plot

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Janki Kapoor and her two sons Ravi and Vicky come from a poor family and have difficulty making ends meet.

To add to this burden, the family has to consider the waywardness of Vicky, who is always getting into trouble with the law. Ravi, on the other hand, is a hard-working, responsible son who earns for the family, but also makes sacrifices for Vicky. Vicky is determined to get a job in Dubai as he has heard of thousands of Indians making a successful living there.

Ravi arranges for Vicky's visa and the money to go Dubai. Once in Dubai, the Kapoors receive no word from him. Vicky has encountered problems in Dubai, as he was cheated out of a job, and his visa was obtained fraudulently. In order to remain in Dubai, he must work for ruthless international smuggler Rana, and must earn his keep or be turned over to the authorities, which eventually leads to Vicky's death by Police with Ravi watching and brothers consoling each other while the film ends.

## Cast

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* Nutan as Janki Kapoor
* Kumar Gaurav as Ravi Kapoor
* Sanjay Dutt as Vicky Kapoor
* Poonam Dhillon as Seema Rai
* Amrita Singh as Rita
* Paresh Rawal as Rana
* Rakesh Roshan as himself in a guest appearance
* Akash Khurana as Aftab Ahmed
* Ram Mohan as Babu Pakett
* Ashutosh Gowariker as Jai Singh Kalewar, a taxi driver
* Mohan Sherry as Narayan
* Purnima as Ravi and Vicky's grandmother
* Pankaj Udhas as Himself in the song "Chiththi Aayi Hai"
* Gurbachan Singh as Narayan's man
* Ghanshyam Rohera as Mr. Ghanshyam
* Shehnaz Anand as Mrs. Neetu Ghanshyam
* Rita Rani Kaul as Mrs. Saira A. Ahmed

## Soundtrack

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The film's soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi.[5]

* "Chithi Aayi Hai, Aayi Hai, Chitthi Aayi Hai" was listed at #12 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1986
* "Ameeron Ki Shaam Gareebon Ke Naam" was listed at #26 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1986
* "Tu Kal Chala Jayega" was listed at #35 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1986

### Track listing

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Song | Singer  | Ref

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"Veriya Ve Kiya Kya Kasoor Maine"  | Lata Mangeshkar | [6]
"Chithi Aayi Hai, Aayi Hai, Chitthi Aayi Hai"  | Pankaj Udhas | [6]
"Tu Kal Chala Jayega" (Duet)  | Manhar Udhas, Mohammed Aziz | [6]
"Tu Kal Chala Jayega" (Solo)  | Mohammed Aziz | [6]
"Ameeron Ki Shaam Gareebon Ke Naam"  | Mohammed Aziz | [6]
"Tere Dil Ki Tu Jaane"  | Kavita Krishnamurthy | [6]

## Reception

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Naam opened to critical acclaim for its music, story and Dutt's performance and emerged a superhit as well as one of the top-earning Hindi films of 1986.[7][8] It was Bhatt's first true-blue commercial film after years of directing art-house films, such as Arth (1982) and Saaransh (1984).[9]

## References

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1. ^ Srivastava, Priyanka (22 March 2013). "Darker shade of celluloid: Sanjay Dutt's films have echoed dark patches of his life". India Today. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
2. ^ "When Sanjay Dutt had said he can 'shed blood' for Kumar Gaurav: 'Love him immensely'". The Indian Express. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
3. ^ "Naam: The film Kumar Gaurav made for buddy Sanjay Dutt". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
4. ^ Saini, Kanika (17 May 2022). "When Pankaj Udhas Initially Refused To Sing 'Chitthi Aayi Hai' For Sanjay Dutt's Film 'Naam'". Latest Bollywood & Hollywood Entertainment, News, Celebrity Gossip, Lifestyle, Originals, Regional & COVID Updates | Lehren. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
5. ^ Narendra Kusnur (20 May 2021). "Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein..– A peek into the illustrious career of Anand Bakshi". The Hindu newspaper. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
6. ^ a b c d e f Hungama, Naam, retrieved 15 February 2023
7. ^ "Sanjay Dutt had a hunger to prove himself in Naam: Mahesh Bhatt". 22 August 2024.
8. ^ "Trade Guide Classification (1986)".
9. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Sanjay Dutt and Alia Bhatt are NOT coming together for Naam sequel, confirms Mahesh Bhatt". PINKVILLA. 31 March 2017. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2022.

## External links

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* Naam at IMDb

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Films and television series by Mahesh Bhatt

Director|

* Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974)
* Naya Daur (1978)
* Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
* Abhimanyu (1980)
* Arth (1982)
* Saaransh (1984)
* Janam (1985)
* Aashiana (1986)
* Naam (1986)
* Aaj (1987)
* Kaash (1987)
* Thikana (1987)
* Siyasat (1988)
* Kabzaa (1988)
* Daddy (1989)
* Awaargi (1990)
* Jurm (1990)
* Aashiqui (1990)
* Swayam (1991)
* Saathi (1991)
* Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
* Sadak (1991)
* Saatwan Aasman (1992)
* Junoon (1992)
* Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993)
* Gunaah (1993)
* Sir (1993)
* Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
* Gumrah (1993)
* Tadipaar (1993)
* Criminal (1994)
* The Gentleman (1994)
* Naaraaz (1994)
* Milan (1995)
* Naajayaz (1995)
* Papa Kehte Hai (1996)
* Chaahat (1996)
* Dastak (1996)
* Tamanna (1997)
* Duplicate (1998)
* Angaaray (1998)
* Zakhm (1998)
* Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (1999)
* Kartoos (1999)
* Sadak 2 (2020)

Writer only|

* Dushman (1998)
* Sangharsh (1999)
* Kasoor (2001)
* Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001)
* Raaz (2002)
* Gunaah (2002)
* Saaya (2003)
* Footpath (2003)
* Jism (2003)
* Inteha (2003)
* Murder (2004)
* Rog (2005)
* Zeher (2005)
* Nazar (2005)
* Kalyug (2006)
* Woh Lamhe (2006)
* Murder 2 (2011)
* Jism 2 (2012)
* Murder 3 (2013)
* Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015)

Television|

* Swabhimaan (1994–1997)
* A Mouthful of Sky (1995)
* Kabhie Kabhie (1997)
* Naamkarann (2016–2018)
* Udaan (2014–2019)
* Tu Aashiqui (2017–2018)
* Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do (2020)

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