Nagina

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Rajeev (Rishi Kapoor) returns from his studies abroad and his mother, Rani Maa (Sushma Seth) and their estate manager, Thakur (Prem Chopra) are overjoyed. Thakur hopes that Rajeev will get married to Thakurs daughter, Vijaya (Komal). Rani Maa has no objection to the match. Life seems to be moving along peacefully, when fate takes a hand. While wandering through a ruined part of his ancestral mansion, Rajeev almost tramples on a snake. A few days later, Rajeev whos now strangely drawn towards the old mansion and keeps visiting it, meets a mysterious girl, Rajani (Sridevi). Rajeev finds that he is becoming obsessed with thoughts of Rajani. Rishi Kapoor, known as Chintu, was born on 4th September 1952 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to the first family of Bollywood. His parents were the film-maker Raj Kapoor and Krishna. His brothers were actors Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor while his grandfather was Prithviraj Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor married actress Neetu Singh in 1980. They have two children Ranbir and Ridhima. Ranbir Kapoor was launched as an actor in Bollywood with Saawariya. He got an early start in movies, having been born into a family of film-makers. He starred in the poignant Mera Naam Joker (1970), playing his fathers role as a boy. His performance won him the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. Three years later, he was seen as the lead in Bobby (1973). In 2008, he won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Bobby (1973), which saw a much leaner Rishi Kapoor with Dimple Kapadia, was hugely successful. The movie was directed by Raj Kapoor. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role as Raj Nath. The remake of Hollywood hit Some Like It Hot called Rafoo Chakra (1975) saw him as a musician who witnesses a murder. It also starred Neetu Singh. They were seen together in Khel Khel Mein (1975). Review: Nagina Review: Surprisingly Good - Rajiv (Rishi Kapoor) returns home from studying abroad and encounters and falls in love with a mysterious woman, Rajni (played by the incomparable beauty, Sridevi). He finally persuades his mother (Sushma Seth) to agree to the marriage. They don't know that Rajni is harboring a dreadful secret, until the sage Bhairon Nath (Amrish Puri) reveals it. This horror-drama is surprisingly good. The plot is riveting, with many unexpected twists. The actors are polished and believable, with the snakes being impressively controlled. (Though I will confess to some concern over the welfare of said serpents.) The costumes are good, with Sridevi's being extravagantly beautiful. The makeup was convincing, as well, from death pallor to turquoise eyes. The songs and choreography were, while not exceptional, solid. Overall, this creepy movie is highly entertaining. (Cast also includes Prem Chopra and Guddi Maruti.) On a side note: If you have ophidiophobia, don't watch this movie! I am not terrified of them, just moderately afraid, and I had snakes dreams three nights in a row afterwards.