Alaap(1977)
Dedicated to the memory of the great singers K. L. Saigal and Mukesh, this charming and unpretentious film offers a palate-cleansing change from the spicy “masala” epics that dominated its era, and features their superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a decidedly offbeat role.
Movie: Alaap
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alok Prasad
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Advocate Triloki Prasad
Sulakshana Gupta
Ganesh
Maharaj Dinanath
Mr. Gupta
Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance)
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Dedicated to the memory of the great singers K. L. Saigal and Mukesh, this charming and unpretentious film offers a palate-cleansing change from the spicy “masala” epics that dominated its era, and features their superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a decidedly offbeat role.
Release Date
1977-03-12
Average
8.5
Rating:
4.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
हिन्दी
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