The Gesture

– Andaz or Andaaz is a 1971 Hindi romantic movie starring Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini an..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Original Name:
Andaz
The Gesture (1971) - Also known as Andaz

Andaz or Andaaz is a 1971 Hindi romantic movie starring Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini and Simi Garewal. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy. The film was a considerable success and important in the career of Malini as an actress.

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Language:

Hindi

Director:

Ramesh Sippy

Writer:

Javed Akhtar, Sachin Bhowmick (screenplay), Sachin Bhowmick (story), Gulzar (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Simi Garewal

Plot:

Rajoo (Rajesh Khanna) and Sheetal (Hema Malini) are in love, and expecting some opposition from Rajoo's dad (Ajit), they marry in a simple temple ceremony. But Rajoo's dad vehemently opposes this marriage, and refuses to accept Sheetal. Then Rajoo is accidentally killed in a vehicle accident, leaving Sheetal pregnant and totally devastated. She eventually gives birth a baby boy Deepu (Master Alankar). Sheetal than seeks employment, and gets a job as a teacher. One of her students is a child named Muni, whose dad is a widower, Ravi (Shammi Kapoor). Since their circumstances are similiar, they become very close, and eventually decide to marry. But Ravi's mom )Achla Sachdev) objects to this marriage, and accuses Sheetal of being a woman of questionable means. In the meantime, a villager, Mahuva (Aruna Irani) commits suicide, and the villagers point the finger at Ravi, on whom Mahuva had a crush. Was Ravi two-timing Sheetal?

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

Sippy Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10