Watch Intaquam
- NR
- 1969
- 2 hr 25 min
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6.9 (64)
Intaquam is a 1969 Indian Hindi-language film directed by R.K. Nayyar and starring Ashok Kumar, Sadhana Shivdasani, and Sanjay Khan in leading roles. The film revolves around a young woman named Nita (Sadhana Shivdasani) who seeks revenge against a wealthy businessman named DK (Sanjay Khan) for the murder of her parents. The film begins with the murder of Nita's parents by DK, who is a powerful and wealthy businessman. Nita is traumatized by the incident and vows to seek revenge against DK. She is taken in by a kind-hearted lawyer named Rajeshwar (Ashok Kumar) and his wife Savitri (Rehman).
Nita grows up to be a young woman and decides to take on DK. She starts working as a secretary in his office and secretly gathers evidence against him. She meets DK's son Ravi (Jeevan) and they fall in love. However, her thirst for revenge leads her to manipulate Ravi and push him to turn against his father.
Nita eventually succeeds in her mission and DK is sent to jail for his crimes. However, her revenge comes at a cost, and she loses Ravi's love and the respect of Rajeshwar and Savitri, who disapprove of her methods.
The film features several notable performances, including Sadhana Shivdasani's portrayal of the vengeful Nita, which earned her critical acclaim. Ashok Kumar delivers a powerful performance as the kind-hearted Rajeshwar, while Sanjay Khan impresses as the conniving DK. The film's music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, is also noteworthy, with several popular songs including "Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitna" and "Aaj Karenge Ajab Kamaal".
Intaquam was a commercial success upon release and remains a notable film from the golden era of Indian cinema. The film's themes of revenge, betrayal, and redemption continue to resonate with audiences today, and its performances and music are still remembered fondly by fans of Bollywood cinema.