Alaap (1977): Cast & Plot
Alaap is a 1977 music romantic film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starring Amitabh Bachchan as Alok Prasad, Om Prakash and A.K. Hangal. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alaap About?
The premise of Alaap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dedicated to the memory of legendary singers K. L. Saigal and Mukesh, this charming, unpretentious film provides a refreshing contrast to the spice‑laden masala epics of its era. Its modest storytelling lets the tribute shine, and it also showcases superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a surprisingly offbeat role.
Alaap Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- lawyer
- singer
- riches to rags
- father son conflict
- slum
- horse and carriage
- house
- father
Alaap Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as Alok Prasad, with Om Prakash as Advocate Triloki Prasad and A.K. Hangal as Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance). Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hrishikesh Mukherjee
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Amitabh Bachchan as Alok Prasad - Om Prakash as Advocate Triloki Prasad
- A.K. Hangal as Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance)
- Farida Jalal as Sulakshana Gupta
Also Starring in Alaap
· 6 more- Yunus Parvez Mr. Gupta
- Sanjeev Kumar Raja Bahadur (Guest Appearance)
- Govardhan Asrani Ganesh
- Rekha Radhakumari (Radhiya)
- Manmohan Krishna Maharaj Dinanath
- Benjamin Gilani Kishan
More from Hrishikesh Mukherjee
More films directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee: Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Jhoothi, Kissi Se Na Kehna and Rang Birangi.
Alaap Plot Summary
What happens in Alaap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Widowed Advocate Triloki Prasad (Om Prakash) lives a comfortable life in a small Indian town, supported by his two sons, Ashok and Alok (Amitabh Bachchan). Ashok is married to Geeta, while Alok, who harbors a deep love for music, has not yet settled into the family law firm. He enrolls in music classes run by Pandit Jamuna Prasad (A.K. Hangal), signaling a path that could diverge from the dull routine of courtrooms and ledgers.
Full summary
The whole story of Alaap, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Alaap?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor plays Alok, the music-loving younger son?
Alaap Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Мелодия мечты” and “Rüya Melodisi”.
- Also known as
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- Мелодия мечты
- Rüya Melodisi
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Alaap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alaap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alaap?
Alaap runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Alaap released?
Alaap was released on March 12, 1977.
Who directed Alaap?
Alaap was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
More films by Hrishikesh Mukherjee Who is in the cast of Alaap?
Alaap stars Amitabh Bachchan as Alok Prasad, Om Prakash as Advocate Triloki Prasad and A.K. Hangal as Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance), among 10 credited actors.
Does Alaap have a post-credit scene?
No. Alaap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alaap in?
The original language of Alaap is Hindi.
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