Saat Hindustani
Saat Hindustani (transl. Seven Indians) is a 1969 Indian action film written and directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The film portrays the heroic story of seven Indians who attempt to liberate Goa from the Portuguese colonial rule. The cast included Madhu, Utpal Dutt, Shehnaz, A. K. Hangal, Anwar Ali (brother of Indian comedian Mehmood), and Amitabh Bachchan who made his debut with this film.[3]
| Saat Hindustani | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas |
| Story by | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas |
| Produced by | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Manmohan Sabir |
| Starring | Madhu Shehnaz Utpal Dutt Amitabh Bachchan Jalal Agha Anwar Ali |
| Cinematography | S. Ramachandra |
| Edited by | Mohan Rathod |
| Music by | J.P. Kaushik Kaifi Azmi (lyrics) Utpal Dutt |
Release date | 7 November 1969 |
Running time | 144 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi[1] |
| Box office | ₹810,000 (net)[2] |
Overview
The story follows the journey of seven individuals from different parts of India who come together to fight for the liberation of Goa, which was still under Portuguese colonial rule at the time. The main character is Anwar Ali, played by Amitabh Bachchan, a young man from Bihar who is passionate about the cause of Indian independence.
The Seven Patriots are a diverse group of people with their own unique backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities, who share a common goal of achieving independence for Goa and ending Portuguese colonial rule. The group decides to carry out a plan to hoist the Indian flag in the heart of Goa, a bold move that could potentially trigger a violent response from the Portuguese authorities.
The film portrays their journey as they navigate their way through the complex political and social landscape of Goa, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way. They face challenges and conflicts both from within and outside the group, testing their resolve and beliefs. As they progress towards their goal, they are joined by more people who share their vision of a free India. "Saat Hindustani" is a powerful portrayal of the struggle for independence in India and a testament to the spirit of the people who fought for their freedom.[4]
Synopsis
A Muslim poet Anwar Ali from Bihar and five other men, all belonging to different religions and parts of India, join their seventh comrade Maria, a native of Portuguese-occupied Goa, to raise nationalist sentiments in the state by hoisting Indian flags on Portuguese forts and buildings.
Cast
- Madhu as Shubodh Sanyal
- Amitabh Bachchan as Anwar Ali
- Shehnaaz as Maria (as Shahnaz)
- Utpal Dutt as Joginder Nath
- Irshad Ali as Mahadevan
- Anwar Ali as Ram Bhagat Sharma
- Jalal Agha as Sakharam Shinde
- A. K. Hangal as Doctor
- Dina Pathak as Mrs. J. Nath
- Prakash Thapa as Tax Inspector
- Kanu Sarswat
Production
Crew
- Direction - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Story - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Screenplay - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Dialogue - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Production - Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Producer - Manmohan Sabir[5]
- Production Secretary - N. M. Trivedi
- Cinematography - S. Ramachandra
- Editing - Mohan Rathod
- Audiography - Minoo Bawa, B. P. Bharucha
- sp. Back Ground Music Recording Satish J Kaushik
- Music Direction - J. P. Kaushik
- asst. Sunil Kaushik
- Lyrics - Kaifi Azmi
- Playback Singer - Mahendra Kapoor
- Audiographer - Minoo Bawa[5]
- Audiographer - B.P. Bharucha[5]
Awards
References
- Chaudhuri, Diptakirti (2015). Written by Salim-Javed: The Story of Hindi Cinema's Greatest Screenwriters. Penguin Books. ISBN 9789352140084.
- "Saat Hindustani – Movie". Box Office India. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Filmography: Amitabh Bachchan". Hindustan Times. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- K.A. Abbas (1914-1987)
- Saat Hindustani (1969) - IMDb, retrieved 2 July 2022