Tohfa | |
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Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
Produced by | D. Rama Naidu |
Written by |
Kader Khan (dialogues) Indeevar (lyrics) |
Based on | Devata (1982) |
Starring |
Jeetendra Jaya Prada Sridevi |
Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Cinematography | K.S.Prakash |
Edited by | K.A.Marthand |
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160 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Tohfa (English: Gift) is a 1984 Bollywood drama film produced by D. Rama Naidu on Suresh Productions banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Sridevi in the lead roles and music composed by Bappi Lahari. The film is a remake of Telugu movie Devata (1982). The film became a hit and took the top spot at the box office in 1984.
Tohfa, a heroine-centered story about two sisters and their love triangle with the hero, was a direct remake of K. Raghavendra Rao's earlier hit Telugu film Devata (1982), with Jayaprada and Sridevi playing the same roles. The story was similar to earlier films: 1959 Tamil film Kalyana Parisu directed by C. V. Sridhar, who also directed its Hindi remake, Nazrana (1961) starring Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala and the 1960 Telugu version Pelli Kanuka. At the 32nd Filmfare Awards, Tohfa received three nominations: Shakti Kapoor for Best Comic Actor, Bappi Lahiri for Best Music and Indeevar received Best Lyrics nomination for "Tohfa Tere Pyaar Ka.". This was especially significant for Jaya Prada who featured in all the top 3 box office hits of 1984 along with Sharabi and Maqsad .