Alaap
आलाप
Synopsis
Dedicated to the memory of the great singers K. L. Saigal and Mukesh, this charming and unpretentious film offers a palate-cleansing change from the spicy “masala” epics that dominated its era, and features their superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a decidedly offbeat role.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Bimal Dutta
- Original Score
- Jaidev
- Original Title
- आलाप
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Bimal Dutta
Jaidev
Jaywant Pathare
Khan Zaman Khan
N.C. Sippy, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Romu N. Sippy
Department Leadership Roster
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Director
N.C. Sippy
Producer
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Producer
Bimal Dutta
Screenplay
Jaywant Pathare
Director of Photography
Khan Zaman Khan
Editor
Bhanu Athaiya
Costume Design
Shalini Shah
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaap
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What is Alaap about?
Dedicated to the memory of the great singers K. L. Saigal and Mukesh, this charming and unpretentious film offers a palate-cleansing change from the spicy “masala” epics that dominated its era, and features their superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a decidedly offbeat role.
Who directed Alaap?
Alaap was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Who stars in Alaap?
The principal cast of Alaap includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Om Prakash, Farida Jalal, Asrani.
When was Alaap released and how long is it?
Alaap was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Alaap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alaap was composed by Jaidev.