Devata
Poster
Directed by	S. Ramanathan
Written by	Gulzar Story: Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Based on	Gnana Oli (Tamil)
Produced by	N.N. Sippy
Starring	Sanjeev Kumar Shabana Azmi Rakesh Roshan Danny Denzongpa
Cinematography	Nando Bhattacharya
Edited by	Waman Bhonsle Guru Dutt Shirali
Music by	R. D. Burman
Distributed by	Prithiva Pictures
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Devata is a 1978 Hindi film, directed by S. Ramanathan. It stars Sanjeev Kumar and Shabana Azmi in lead roles. This movie was remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli, with Sivaji Ganeshan in the lead.

Synopsis

Tony, a village orphan marries his sweetheart, but loses her in childbirth. He showers all his love and devotion on his child Mary. Mary falls in love with Shekhar, a playboy, and when he refuses to marry her, Tony goes to meet him but finds him dead. Subsequently, Tony is arrested and sentenced for life but he flees from custody. Years later, when Tony returns as Tarun Kumar Gupta, Mary is delighted and relieved. Unfortunately for Tony, he must now decide whether to run away again or face arrest and imprisonment.

Cast

• Sanjeev Kumar as Tony / Tarun Kumar Gupta
• Shabana Azmi as Lily / Mary (Dual Role)
• Rakesh Roshan as George D'Costa
• Sarika as Lily (Mary's Daughter)
• Benjamin Gilani as Shekhar
• Shreeram Lagoo as Father Fernandes
• Danny Denzongpa as Inspector Lawrence D'Costa
• Asit Sen as Dr. Shambhunath
• Shubha Khote as Mrs. Shambhunath
• Dhumal as Lily's Father
• Keshto Mukherjee as Melaram

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar.

Awards

26th Filmfare Awards:

Won

• Best Sound Design – Ranjit Biswas

Nominated

• Best Actor – Sanjeev Kumar
• Best Supporting Actor – Danny Denzongpa