Ahista Ahista (Hindi: आहिस्ता आहिस्ता, Urdu: آہستہ آہستہ, translation: Slowly Slowly) is a Hindi language film released in October, 1981. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Nanda, Kunal Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, Shashikala, Ashalata Wabgaonkar and Rehman . The music was the highlight of this film. 'Kabhi Kisi Ko Muqammal Jahan Nahin Milta' (Twice), 'Maana Teri Nazar Mein', 'Bin Bulaaye Hum Chale Aaye' and 'Nazar Se Phool Chunti Hai Nazar' were welcomed by the music lovers. This film is remake of the Kannada film Gejje Pooje[1] directed by Puttanna Kanagal in 1969.

Plot

Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome. Women are not welcome, but their birth is. Subbalaxmi is thrilled when her protégé, Sangeeta, gives birth to a baby girl, who they name Chandra. Shortly thereafter they relocate to a small community. Sangeeta wants Chandra to study, and she is allowed to do so. Chandra meets her neighbor, Kunal, and their family, and is welcomed by them. Problems arise when Kunal and Chandra fall in love, as neither Kunal's family, nor Chandra's courtesan family will permit this marriage.

Only time will tell if Chandra's fate is to be the same as other courtesans.

Cast

• Shammi Kapoor as Sagar
• Nanda as Sangeeta
• Kunal Kapoor as Kunal
• Padmini Kolhapure as Chandra
• Rehman as Dr. Siddiqui
• Shashikala as Subbalaxmi
• Deven Verma as Savitri's Husband
• Aruna Irani as Savitri
• Kader Khan as Patron
• Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Kaveri
• Girish Karnad as Chandrakant
• Suresh Chatwal as Patron
• Soni Razdan as Deepa
• Kavita Thakur

Soundtrack

The music was composed By Khayyam. The music was a chartbuster in 1981 after release.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Ahista Ahista at IMDb

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