Anita (1967) is a Hindi suspense thriller directed and produced by Raj Khosla, starring Sadhana and Manoj Kumar in the lead roles. The film is the third and final suspense-thriller collaboration between Raj Khosla and Sadhana, following Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) and Mera Saaya (1966).
The story follows Neeraj, who is devastated after his fiancée Anita suddenly disappears and is believed to have committed suicide. Unable to accept that she would take her own life, Neeraj begins investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. His search takes him through a maze of conflicting stories, mysterious clues, and deception.
The mystery deepens when Neeraj encounters a woman who looks exactly like Anita. He is forced to question whether she is actually Anita, someone impersonating her, or merely a product of his own imagination.
Movie: Anita
Release Date: 1967
Language: Hindi
Genre: Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Musical, Drama
Director: Raj Khosla
Producer: Raj Khosla
Story: Virendra Sinha
Screenplay: G. R. Kamath
Dialogues: Chandrakant
Music Directors: Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Lyricists: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Anand Bakshi, Arzoo Lucknavi
Cinematography: V. Gopi Krishna
Editor: D. N. Pai
Production Company: Raj Khosla Films
Runtime: Approximately 154 minutes
Country: India
Neeraj is deeply in love with Anita and is preparing to marry her. Suddenly, Anita disappears, and Neeraj is told that she has committed suicide.
Neeraj refuses to believe that Anita would take her own life. Determined to discover what really happened, he begins investigating her disappearance. As he questions people who knew Anita, he receives contradictory accounts about her personality and her past.
His investigation becomes even more disturbing when he encounters a woman who looks exactly like Anita. The sight leaves Neeraj confused and raises a terrifying question: is Anita actually alive?
As Neeraj continues following the clues, he uncovers a complicated story involving love, jealousy, deception, murder, and mistaken identity. The mystery eventually reveals the truth behind Anita's disappearance and the conspiracy surrounding her.
The music of Anita was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The lyrics were written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Anand Bakshi, and Arzoo Lucknavi. The soundtrack also featured a dedicated suspense theme, reinforcing the film's mysterious atmosphere.
Notable songs associated with the film include: