Sargam (1979) Songs Lyrics

About the Movie Sargam (1979)

Sargam was released in 1979 and directed by acclaimed filmmaker K. Viswanath. The film follows Hema, a young woman who cannot speak or hear but dreams of becoming a classical dancer. After facing mistreatment at home, she meets Raju, a musician who supports her ambitions and helps her pursue her dream. Their relationship develops through music, friendship, and mutual understanding.

Rishi Kapoor plays Raju, while Jaya Prada portrays Hema. The supporting cast includes Shashikala, Shreeram Lagoo, Dheeraj Kumar, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Asrani, Om Shivpuri, and Vijay Arora. The film's music, composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, became one of its biggest attractions. Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics, and Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar performed several of its popular songs. Memorable tracks include “Dafli Wale Dafli Baja,� “Hum To Chale Pardes,� “Koyal Boli Duniya Doli,� “Ram Ji Ki Nikli Sawari,� and “Parbat Ke Us Paar.� The soundtrack contributed significantly to the film's popularity. Sargam received recognition at the Filmfare Awards, where Laxmikant–Pyarelal won the award for Best Music Director. The film remains remembered for its performances, emotional storyline, and evergreen Hindi film songs.

Released Date

8 January 1979

Movie Details

• Director: K. Viswanath
• Producer: N. N. Sippy
• Writers: K. Viswanath, Jainendra Jain
• Music Director: Laxmikant–Pyarelal
• Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
• Genre: Musical, Romantic Drama
• Language: Hindi
• Runtime: Approximately 145 minutes
• Production Company: N. N. Sippy Productions

Main Cast

• Rishi Kapoor as Raju
• Jaya Prada as Hema Pradhan
• Shashikala as Savitri Pradhan
• Shreeram Lagoo as Masterji Chintamani Pradhan
• Dheeraj Kumar as Suresh
• Shakti Kapoor as Prakash
• Aruna Irani as Kusum
• Asrani as Gopi
• Om Shivpuri
• Vijay Arora