Hawas (1974 film)

Hawas (English: Lust) is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film produced, directed, and written by Sawan Kumar, the film stars Anil Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Bindu, Vinod Mehra with a special appearance by Rekha during the song "Aao Yaro Gao". The film's score was made by Usha Khanna.

Synopsis
The handsome Anil Kumar is employed with Natwarlal, a criminal gangster. Natwarlal asks Anil to find employment with Shailendra Singh, and after doing so, seduce his beautiful young daughter (Neetu) and marries her, to get himself a stake in their property and wealth. Anil agrees to do so, and finds employment with Shailendra. Things go topsy turvy when Shailendra's second wife Kamini, is heavily attracted to Anil and wants him for herself.

Cast

 * Anil Dhawan as Anil Kumar
 * Neetu Singh as Neetu
 * Rekha (Special appearance)
 * Pradeep Kumar as Shailendra Singh
 * Bindu as Kamini
 * Vinod Mehra as Dr. Bali
 * Vidya Sinha as Vidya Kumar
 * Mehmood as Inspector Mehmood
 * Faryal
 * Pinchoo Kapoor
 * Gurcharan Pohli
 * Ashok Khanna
 * Randhir
 * Asit Sen
 * Sawan Kumar Tak
 * Neelu
 * Sharmilee
 * Randhawa (hired goon)
 * Jugnu as Jugnu
 * Brahm Bhardwaj

Production
The song "Aao Yaaron Gao Naacho" was initially planned to feature Faryal as the main dancer, but after Rekha heard the song, asked to feature in it since she liked the tune. The costume that Rekha wears in the song was designed by herself.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Usha Khanna and lyrics were by Sawan Kumar.


 * The song "Teri Galiyon Men" was listed at #10 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1974.

Accolades
Rafi received a Film World Magazine Award for best male singer for the song "Teri Galiyon Mein". The film received Filmfare Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Bindu) and Best Female Playback Singer (Asha Bhosle) for the song "Yeh Hawas Kya Hai".