Sridevi: Sridevi, Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor in Tohfa (1984)

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

Sridevi, Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor in Tohfa (1984)

Tohfa (Gift) is a 1984 Indian film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.

With Sridevi, Jeetendra and Jaya Prada in the lead roles, with music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Devata (1982). The film upon its release was a massive commercial success, grossing ₹45 million at the domestic box office, becoming the highest grossing Indian film of 1984.

The film's narrative follows siblings Janki and Lalita who both fall for Ram, their good friend. When Lalita learns that Janki loves Ram, she steps back and allows her sister to marry him. It was a direct remake of Raghavendra Rao's Telugu blockbuster Devatha (1982), with Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles.

At the 32nd Filmfare Awards, Tohfa received three nominations: Best Comic Actor (Kapoor), Best Music and Best Lyrics "Pyaar Ka Tohfa Tera."

A moment to note Sridevi's sheer will power and work ethic. In 1984 alone, Sridevi was a part of a whopping 11 films in multiple languages;