Betaab

Betaab is a romantic drama film from 1983 directed by Rahul Rawail. The movie stars Shammi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, and Prem Chopra in leading roles. This movie marked the debut of two legendary actors in the industry, Amrita Singh, and Sunny Deol. The film was a commercial success and developed quite a significant following among audiences in India, especially among fans of romantic stories.

The plot of the film revolves around two young lovers, Sunny (Sunny Deol) and Roma (Amrita Singh), who fall in love during a trip to Kashmir. Sunny comes from a wealthy household and is free-spirited, rebellious, and wild. On the other hand, Roma is the daughter of a former freedom fighter, who has high moral values, and she is responsible and loving.

Despite coming from different backgrounds, Sunny and Roma fall deeply in love with each other. However, their love is short-lived as Sunny's father, Sardar Dinesh Singh Girji (Shammi Kapoor), does not approve of Roma and Sunny's relationship. Singh Girji is a wealthy businessman, who wants his son to marry someone from a family that matches his status and prestige.

Sunny tries to convince his father to accept Roma, but he gets more and more resistant with time. As a result, Sunny decides to elope with Roma, but they are caught by Singh Girji's goons. He sends Sunny away and takes Roma to his hometown, where he forces her to marry someone of his choice.

While Roma seems to have accepted his decision, she still loves Sunny and starts to resist her father's plans. Ultimately, the couple meets again and has to face various challenges before they finally end up together.

The film's main strengths are its music and performances. The music, composed by R.D. Burman, has some memorable tracks, especially the hit song "Jab Hum Jawan Honge." Also, the movie marked the debut of Sunny Deol, who delivered a convincing performance that was highly appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

Overall, Betaab is an entertaining romantic drama that portrays the love story of two individuals that come from different backgrounds. The film's storyline is predictable, but it manages to keep the viewers engaged in the story. The film is a great watch for those who enjoy romantic films or want to experience Indian cinema from the 80s.