Gaman

Gaman
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Muzaffar Ali
Produced by	Muzaffar Ali
Written by	Hriday Lani
Starring	Farooq Shaikh Smita Patil Gita Siddharth
Music by	Jaidev Shahryar, Makhdoom Mohiuddin(lyrics)
Cinematography	Nadeem Khan
Edited by	Jethu Mundul
Distributed by	Integrated Films
Release date	1978 (1978) (India)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi Urdu

Gaman (Hindi: गमन, English:Departure) is a Bollywood film released in 1978 starring Farooq Sheikh and Smita Patil in the lead roles and introducing future superstar Nana Patekar in a supporting role. It is the directorial debut of Muzaffar Ali, who went on to make the successful film Umrao Jaan (1981). The film deals with the issue of futility of urban migration, using the story of migrant from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai, tries to find with foothold in his new life as a taxi driver.

Film's music was by Jaidev, who won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction in 1979 for his work and for the Song "Aap ki Yaad Aati Rahi" Chhaya Ganguly won a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.Shahryar wrote songs for the film, most notably " Seene Mein Jalan, Aankhon Mein Toofaan", sung by Suresh Wadkar, which highlighted the alienation and busted dreams of migrant community. Ghazal-singer singer Hariharan made his playback singing debut with the film.

In order to improve their lifestyle, Ghulam Hasan (Farooq Shaikh) who hails from a village near Badaun, decides to relocate to Bombay, on the insistence of his close friend Lalulal Tiwari (Jalal Agha). He leaves behind his ailing mother and wife (Smita Patil). Lalulal helps him get a job cleaning taxis. Ghulam subsequently learns how to drive, and is hired to drive a taxi. In spite of his best efforts, he is unable to save enough money to visit Lucknow and his family.