''Devata'' is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film, directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars

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and

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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

as Tony / Tarun Kumar Gupta *

as Lily/Mary (Dual Role) *

Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. He appeared in 84 films in the 1970s and 1980s. As an actor, he is mostly known for his supporting roles in ...

as George D'Costa *

as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa *

Sarika Sarika (born 5 December 1960) is an Indian actress and costume designer. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the English-language film '' Parzania''. She was also awarded the National Film Award for Best Costume Des ...

as Lily (Mary's Daughter) *

Benjamin Gilani Benjamin Gilani is an Indian film, television and stage actor who works in Hindi cinema. Early life and career Gilani was schooled at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He is a postgraduate from Delhi University having studied and taught English l ...

as Shekhar *

Shreeram Lagoo Dr. Shriram Lagoo (16 November 1927 – 17 December 2019) was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi, in addition to being an ENT Surgeon. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hin ...

as Father Fernandes * Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath *

Shubha Khote Shubha Balsavar (''née'' Khote) is an Indian film and television actress who has worked in several Hindi-language and a few Marathi- Bhojpuri- films. She is also a former women's national champion in swimming and cycling. Early life and educa ...

as Mrs. Shambhunath * Dhumal as Lily's Father *

Keshto Mukherjee Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 3 March 1982) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was born in Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India. He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films. Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast ...

as Melaram

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman with lyrics by

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Accolades

;

26th Filmfare Awards The 26th Filmfare Awards were held in April 6, 1979. ''Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki'' and ''Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'' led the ceremony with 9 nominations each, followed by ''Satyam Shivam Sundaram'' with 6 nominations, and '' Don'' and ''Trishul'' ...

: Won * Best Sound Design – Ranjit Biswas Nominated * Best Actor –

* Best Supporting Actor –

References

External links

* {{S. Ramanathan 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films 1978 films Films directed by S. Ramanathan Films scored by R. D. Burman Hindi remakes of Tamil films