Here are the details about this classic movie:
Ijaazat (1987)
| Detail | Information |
| Director | Gulzar (Ghazal-style direction and story narrative) |
| Lead Cast | Rekha (as Sudha), Naseeruddin Shah (as Mahendra), and Anuradha Patel (as Maya) |
| Music Director | R. D. Burman |
| Lyricist | Gulzar |
| Genre | Musical Romance, Drama (Art-House/Parallel Cinema) |
| Release Date | 1987 |
Plot and Themes
The film is celebrated for its unique non-linear structure and sensitive exploration of relationships, divorce, and emotional baggage.
The Setup: The story begins when a divorced couple, Sudha (Rekha) and Mahendra (Naseeruddin Shah), accidentally meet after years of separation in a deserted railway station waiting room on a rainy night.
The Narrative: Their conversation triggers a series of flashbacks, revealing the story of their marriage, which was constantly overshadowed by Mahendra's intense, complicated, and unresolved relationship with his free-spirited former lover, Maya (Anuradha Patel).
Rekha's Role: Rekha's portrayal of Sudha is considered one of her most poignant performances. Sudha is the possessive, yet ultimately self-sacrificing wife who chooses to leave the marriage rather than constantly share her husband's emotional space with the ghost of his past love.
The Theme: The film masterfully explores themes of emotional infidelity, the pain of separation, and the quest for closure, using memories as a crucial element of the narrative.
Legendary Soundtrack
The film's music is an integral part of its legacy, featuring lyrics by Gulzar and music by R. D. Burman.
"Mera Kuchh Saamaan": This song is iconic in Hindi cinema.
7 It won both the National Film Award for Best Lyrics (Gulzar) and Best Female Playback Singer (Asha Bhosle).Other Popular Songs: "Chhoti Si Kahani Se," "Qatra Qatra Milti Hai," and "Khali Haath Sham Aayi Hai."
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