Devata is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film, directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi and Danny Denzongpa in lead roles. It is remake of Tamil film Gnana Oli.
Synopsis Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his daughter Mary.
In her college days Mary falls in love with Shekhar, a playboy. When Shekhar refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Tony is arrested, charged with murder and sentenced for life but flees from custody.
Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted. Unfortunately, he must decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment.
Cast Sanjeev Kumar as Tony / Tarun Kumar Gupta Shabana Azmi as Lily/Mary (Dual Role) Rakesh Roshan as George D'Costa Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa Sarika as Lily (Mary's Daughter) Benjamin Gilani as Shekhar Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath Dhumal as Lily's Father Keshto Mukherjee as Melaram
Soundtrack The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman with lyrics by Gulzar. Song Singer Chand Churake Laya Hoon, Chal Baithe Church Ke Peechhe Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar Main To Kare Badarwa Se Haari Lata Mangeshkar Jab Ek Qaza Se Guzro Mohammed Rafi
Accolades
26th Filmfare Awards:
Won
Best Sound Design – Ranjit Biswas
Nominated
Best Actor – Sanjeev Kumar Best Supporting Actor – Danny Denzongpa
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