Hawas (English: Lust) is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film produced, directed, and written by Sawan Kumar. The film stars Anil Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Bindu, Vinod Mehra with a special appearance by Rekha during the song Aao Yaaron Gao. The film's score was made by Usha Khanna. According to film and music expert Rajesh Subramanian lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri refused to reduce his price for the film and a humiliated Sawan Kumar Tak while leaving the lyricist's residence instantly penned the lines Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad. The song turned out to be an alltime classic.
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Synopsis
The handsome Anil Kumar is employed with Natwarlal, a criminal gangster. Natwarlal asks Anil to find employment with Shailendra Singh, and after doing so, seduce his beautiful young daughter (Neetu) and marry her, to get himself a share in their property and wealth. Anil agrees to do so, and finds employment with Shailendra. Things go topsy turvy when Shailendra's second wife Kamini, is heavily attracted to Anil and wants him for herself.
Cast
Anil Dhawan as Anil Kumar
Neetu Singh as Neetu
Rekha (Special appearance)
Pradeep Kumar as Shailendra Singh
Bindu as Kamini
Vinod Mehra as Dr. Bali
Vidya Sinha as Vidya Kumar
Mehmood as Inspector Mehmood
Faryal
Pinchoo Kapoor
Gurcharan Pohli
Ashok Khanna
Randhir
Asit Sen
Sawan Kumar Tak
Neelu
Sharmilee
Randhawa (hired goon)
Jugnu as Jugnu
Brahm Bhardwaj
Production
The song "Aao Yaaron Gao Naacho" was initially planned to feature Faryal as the main dancer, but after Rekha heard the song, asked to feature in it since she liked the tune. The costume that Rekha wears in the song was designed by herself.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Usha Khanna and lyrics were by Sawan Kumar.
The song "Teri Galiyon Men" was listed at #10 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1974.
Accolades
Rafi received a Film World Magazine Award for best male singer for the song "Teri Galiyon Mein". The film received Filmfare Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Bindu) and Best Female Playback Singer (Asha Bhosle) for the song "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai".