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| screenplay = Jaggiram Paul <br /> Charandas Shokh
| screenplay = Jaggiram Paul <br /> Charandas Shokh
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| starring = [[Sunil Dutt]]<br />[[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]]<br />[[Jeetendra]]<br />[[Sanjay Khan]]<br />[[Rekha]]<br />[[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]<br />[[Kabir Bedi]]<br />[[Reena Roy]]
| starring = [[Reena Roy]]<br />[[Sunil Dutt]]<br />[[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]]<br />[[Jeetendra]]<br />[[Sanjay Khan]]<br />[[Rekha]]<br />[[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]]<br />[[Kabir Bedi]]
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| music = [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]
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| studio = Shankar Movies
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| distributor =
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| released = 19 January 1976
| released = {{Film date|1976|01|19|df=yes}}
| runtime = 190 minutes
| runtime = 190 minutes
| country = India
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'''''Nagin''''' ({{translation}} ''Female Serpent'') is a 1976 [[Hindi]]-language [[horror film]], produced and directed by [[Rajkumar Kohli]] under the Shankar Movies banner. It stars [[Reena Roy]] in the titular role alongside an ensemble cast including [[Sunil Dutt]], [[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]], [[Sanjay Khan]], [[Rekha]], [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]], [[Vinod Mehra]], [[Yogeeta Bali]], [[Kabir Bedi]], [[Anil Dhawan]] and [[Jeetendra]] and its music was composed by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. Despite being a fantasy type film, it was a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] at the box office and the [[List of Bollywood films of 1976|highest-grossing film of 1976]]. Following the success of the film, Reena Roy attained star status.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng== |title=Box Office 1976 |work=Box Office India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020100250/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng== |archive-date=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=News Daily |date=2022-01-02 |title=Reena Roy became a superstar overnight with 'Nagin', the actress said- 'Fans used to write letters with blood...' |url=https://newsdailyindia.com/reena-roy-became-a-superstar-overnight-with-nagin-the-actress-said-fans-used-to-write-letters-with-blood/ |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=News Daily India |language=English}}</ref>
'''''Nagin''''' ({{translation}} ''Female Serpent'') is a 1976 [[Hindi]]-language [[horror film]], produced and directed by [[Rajkumar Kohli]], under the Shankar Movies banner. It stars [[Reena Roy]] in the title role alongside an ensemble cast, including [[Sunil Dutt]], [[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]], [[Sanjay Khan]], [[Rekha]], [[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]], [[Vinod Mehra]], [[Yogeeta Bali]], [[Kabir Bedi]], [[Anil Dhawan]], and [[Jeetendra]]; its music was composed by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. Despite being a fantasy type film, it was a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] at the box office and the [[List of Bollywood films of 1976|highest-grossing film of 1976]]. Following the success of the film, Reena Roy attained star status.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng== |title=Box Office 1976 |work=Box Office India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020100250/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=182&catName=MTk3Ng== |archive-date=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=News Daily |date=2022-01-02 |title=Reena Roy became a superstar overnight with 'Nagin', the actress said- 'Fans used to write letters with blood...' |url=https://newsdailyindia.com/reena-roy-became-a-superstar-overnight-with-nagin-the-actress-said-fans-used-to-write-letters-with-blood/ |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=News Daily India |language=English}}</ref>


It was inspired by François Truffaut's French film ''[[The Bride Wore Black]]'' which was based on [[Cornell Woolrich]]'s novel of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/aug/02us.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Sex and Suspense: Antonio and Angelina|website=Rediff.com|access-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> The film was later remade in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] with [[Sripriya]] playing Nagin in the film ''[[Neeya?]]''.
It was inspired by [[François Truffaut's]] 1968 French film ''[[The Bride Wore Black]]'', which was based on [[Cornell Woolrich]]'s 1940 [[The Bride Wore Black (novel)|novel of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/aug/02us.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: Sex and Suspense: Antonio and Angelina|website=Rediff.com|access-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> The film was later remade in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] as ''[[Neeya?]]'' (1979), with [[Sripriya]] playing Nagin.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Prof Vijay makes research on snakes, according to a myth he believes that after a certain age, they take the human form. He plans a tour to a forest along with his friends Raj, Rajesh, Uday, Kiran, and Suraj. Ultimately, Vijay uncovers the mystery by finding shape-shifting serpents Nag male & Nagin female who are besotted. However, his friends heckle him, so Vijay aims to make it clear. On the full-moon day, when the snakes consummate all of them move inside the forest. At that point, unfortunately, Kiran shoots the male which worries Vijay because in such cases the female pledges to avenge. The Nagin identifies the homicides whose picture is captured in the eyes of Nag and as infuriated it starts her murder spree. Firstly, it eliminates Kiran which makes the remaining panic and back. Now Nagin targets Rajesh and kills him by transfiguring as his girlfriend Rita. In that dreadful situation, Vijay contacts a powerful snake charmer who provides hindrance with omnipotent lockets. Here, enraged Nagin challenges the charmer that he cannot rescue them. Thus, she detaches Raj's locket by creating a brawl with a goon and slays him. Suraj withdraws his locket as Nagin endangers his darling daughter Anu and he breathes his last leaving Anu’s responsibility to Vijay. In tandem, Raj is also slaughtered in the form of a beautiful Raj Kumari. At last, leftover Vijay is attacked by Nagin when she dies falling from the terrace. Finally, the movie ends with the Nagin reuniting with Nag in heaven.
Prof. Vijay researches snakes. According to a myth, he believes that after a certain age, an [[Indian cobra]] can take human form. He plans a trip to a forest, along with his friends Raj, Rajesh, Uday, Kiran, and Suraj. Ultimately, Vijay uncovers the mystery, finding the besotted shapeshifting serpents Nag (male) and Nagin (female). However, his friends heckle him, so Vijay aims to prove himself. On the day of the full moon, when the snakes consummate, the group ventures into the forest. Unfortunately, at that point, Kiran shoots Nag. This worries Vijay, because in such cases, the female immediately pledges vengeance. Infuriated, Nagin identifies the killers, whose images have been captured in the dying Nag's eyes, and begins her murder spree. First, she eliminates Kiran, which makes the remaining group members panic and retreat. Next, Nagin targets Rajesh, killing him by transfiguring into his girlfriend Rita. After that dreadful situation, Vijay contacts a powerful [[snake charmer]], who provides hindrance with omnipotent lockets. However, the enraged Nagin taunts the charmer that he cannot save them. Thus, she detaches Raj's locket by creating a brawl with a goon and slays him. Suraj withdraws his locket to protect his darling daughter, Anu, and he breathes his last, leaving Anu's responsibility to Vijay. In tandem, Raj is also slaughtered by Nagin, who has taken the form of the beautiful Rajkumari. At last, Vijay, the sole survivor, is attacked by Nagin when she dies, falling from the terrace. The movie ends with Nagin reuniting with Nag in the [[afterlife]].


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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{{div col}}
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*[[Reena Roy]] as [[Ichchadhari Naags|Naagin]]
*[[Sunil Dutt]] as Vijay
*[[Sunil Dutt]] as Vijay
*[[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]] as Raj
*[[Feroz Khan (actor)|Feroz Khan]] as Raj
*[[Sanjay Khan]] as Suraj
*[[Sanjay Khan]] as Suraj
*[[Rekha]] as Sunita, Vijay's Fiancé
*[[Rekha]] as Sunita, Vijay's fiancée
*[[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]] as Rajkumari, Raj's Fiancé
*[[Mumtaz (Indian actress)|Mumtaz]] as Rajkumari, Raj's fiancée
*[[Jeetendra]] as [[Ichchadhari Naags|Naag]]
*[[Jeetendra]] as [[Ichchadhari Naags|Naag]]
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*[[Reena Roy]] as [[Ichchadhari Naags|Naagin]]
*[[Kabir Bedi]] as Uday
*[[Kabir Bedi]] as Uday
*[[Vinod Mehra]] as Rajesh
*[[Vinod Mehra]] as Rajesh
*[[Anil Dhawan]] as Kiran
*[[Anil Dhawan]] as Kiran
*[[Neelam Mehra]] as Sheela, Uday's Wife
*[[Neelam Mehra]] as Sheela, Uday's wife
*[[Yogita Bali]] as Rita, Rajesh's Fiancé
*[[Yogeeta Bali]] as Rita, Rajesh's fiancée
*[[Prema Narayan]]
*[[Prema Narayan]]
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*[[Komilla Wirk]] as Raj's Sister
*[[Roopesh Kumar]]
*[[Roopesh Kumar]] as Raj's Brother-in-law
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*[[Komilla Wirk]]
*[[Ranjeet]]
*[[Ranjeet]]
*[[Aruna Irani]]
*[[Aruna Irani]] as Rajesh and Rita's Friend
*[[Premnath]]
*[[Premnath]] as Sapera
*[[Jagdeep]]
*[[Jagdeep]] as Surmabhopali Sapera
*[[Sulochana Latkar]]
*[[Sulochana Latkar]] as Rajesh's Mother
*[[Anita Guha]]
*[[Anita Guha]] as Sunita's Mother
*[[Heena Kausar]]
*[[Heena Kausar]]
*[[Tun Tun]]
*[[Tun Tun]] as Suraj's Maid
*Master Bittoo as Suraj's Daughter
*Master Bittoo as Suraj's daughter
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"Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2004 film ''[[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (soundtrack)|Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]].'' The song was reused in Nagin's Tamil remake ''Neeya''.
"Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" was reused in ''Nagin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Tamil remake, ''Neeya'', and was featured in the soundtrack of the 2004 film ''[[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (soundtrack)|Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]].''


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1976 horror films]]
[[Category:1976 horror films]]
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1970s Indian films]]
[[Category:1970s supernatural horror films]]
[[Category:1970s supernatural horror films]]
[[Category:Films about shapeshifting]]
[[Category:Films about shapeshifting]]

Revision as of 21:10, 7 May 2024

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Nagin
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRajkumar Kohli
Screenplay byJaggiram Paul
Charandas Shokh
Story byRajendra Singh
Produced byRajkumar Kohli
StarringReena Roy
Sunil Dutt
Feroz Khan
Jeetendra
Sanjay Khan
Rekha
Mumtaz
Kabir Bedi
Edited byShyam
Music byLaxmikant Pyarelal
Production
company
Shankar Movies
Release date
  • 19 January 1976 (1976-01-19)
Running time
190 minutes
LandIndien
SpracheHindi

Nagin (transl. Female Serpent) is a 1976 Hindi-language horror film, produced and directed by Rajkumar Kohli, under the Shankar Movies banner. It stars Reena Roy in the title role alongside an ensemble cast, including Sunil Dutt, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Rekha, Mumtaz, Vinod Mehra, Yogeeta Bali, Kabir Bedi, Anil Dhawan, and Jeetendra; its music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Despite being a fantasy type film, it was a blockbuster at the box office and the highest-grossing film of 1976. Following the success of the film, Reena Roy attained star status.[1][2]

It was inspired by François Truffaut's 1968 French film The Bride Wore Black, which was based on Cornell Woolrich's 1940 novel of the same name.[3] The film was later remade in Tamil as Neeya? (1979), with Sripriya playing Nagin.

Plot

Prof. Vijay researches snakes. According to a myth, he believes that after a certain age, an Indian cobra can take human form. He plans a trip to a forest, along with his friends Raj, Rajesh, Uday, Kiran, and Suraj. Ultimately, Vijay uncovers the mystery, finding the besotted shapeshifting serpents Nag (male) and Nagin (female). However, his friends heckle him, so Vijay aims to prove himself. On the day of the full moon, when the snakes consummate, the group ventures into the forest. Unfortunately, at that point, Kiran shoots Nag. This worries Vijay, because in such cases, the female immediately pledges vengeance. Infuriated, Nagin identifies the killers, whose images have been captured in the dying Nag's eyes, and begins her murder spree. First, she eliminates Kiran, which makes the remaining group members panic and retreat. Next, Nagin targets Rajesh, killing him by transfiguring into his girlfriend Rita. After that dreadful situation, Vijay contacts a powerful snake charmer, who provides hindrance with omnipotent lockets. However, the enraged Nagin taunts the charmer that he cannot save them. Thus, she detaches Raj's locket by creating a brawl with a goon and slays him. Suraj withdraws his locket to protect his darling daughter, Anu, and he breathes his last, leaving Anu's responsibility to Vijay. In tandem, Raj is also slaughtered by Nagin, who has taken the form of the beautiful Rajkumari. At last, Vijay, the sole survivor, is attacked by Nagin when she dies, falling from the terrace. The movie ends with Nagin reuniting with Nag in the afterlife.

Cast

Soundtrack

All music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, all lyrics written by Verma Malik.

No.TitelSinger(s)Length
1."Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" (Solo)Lata Mangeshkar 
2."Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" (Sad)Lata Mangeshkar 
3."Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" (Duet)Lata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor 
4."Hafte Mahine Barson Nahin, Sadiyon Se Hai Yeh Purane"Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi 
5."Tere Ishq Ka Mujh Pe Hua Yeh Asar Hai"Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi 
6."Tere Mera, Mera Tera Mil Gaya Dil Dil Se"Kishore Kumar, Suman Kalyanpur 

"Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna" was reused in Nagin's Tamil remake, Neeya, and was featured in the soundtrack of the 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

References

  1. ^ "Box Office 1976". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013.
  2. ^ India, News Daily (2 January 2022). "Reena Roy became a superstar overnight with 'Nagin', the actress said- 'Fans used to write letters with blood...'". News Daily India. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Sex and Suspense: Antonio and Angelina". Rediff.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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