Apnapan (अपनापन)
Apnapan (अपनापन) is a 1977 Hindi-language drama and romance film directed and produced by J. Om Prakash, starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, and Sulakshana Pandit, with Sanjeev Kumar in a special appearance. Its story follows a divorced father who remarries, and whose household is unsettled when his wealthy former wife reappears.1 • 2
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year and language | 1977, Hindi; banner Filmyug, Bombay; subject listed as social1 |
| Director and producer | J. Om Prakash (both roles)1 |
| Writer | Kishore Sahu2 |
| Music and lyrics | Laxmikant-Pyarelal; lyricist Anand Bakshi; record company GCIL, HMV label1 |
| Principal cast | Jeetendra (Anil Mehra), Reena Roy (Kamini Agarwal), Sulakshana Pandit (Radhika Sharma), Sanjeev Kumar (Raja Yashpal Singh, special appearance)2 |
| Censor record | Bombay certificate U-86415, 16 reels, 3,958.45 meters, running time 144 minutes 18 seconds, dated 28 December 19771 |
| Viewer rating | 6.3/10 on IMDb from about 120 votes2 |
Spoilers
Plot
Delhi-based Anil Mehra relocates to Bombay and, unsure of the location of his new workplace, takes the assistance of Radhika Sharma. The two continue to meet, are attracted to each other, and Anil proposes marriage, which Radhika accepts. She then learns that Anil is not a bachelor: he is divorced, with a son, Prakash, from his earlier marriage.3
Anil's first wife, Kamini Agarwal, is portrayed as a self-interested woman who abandoned her husband and child and remarried a rich man much older than herself. Her second marriage brings money and worldly pleasures but not love or happiness. When she happens to meet Anil and his new wife and learns that Radhika has happily accepted her son, she begins to feel love for the child and regrets the mistakes of her first marriage, and she tries to regain what she has lost.3 • 4 A contemporary synopsis describes the film's theme as the nearness and understanding that form the foundation of a successful marriage, without which it is misery.4
Cast and crew
Jeetendra plays Anil Mehra and Reena Roy plays Kamini Agarwal; Sulakshana Pandit plays Radhika Sharma. Sanjeev Kumar appears as Raja Yashpal Singh in a special appearance, and Pinchoo Kapoor (Mr. Desai) in a guest appearance.2 • 1 The supporting cast includes Aruna Irani as Gangubai, Iftekhar as Kishan Agarwal, Raj Mehra as Radhika's employer, Sunder, Sudhir Dalvi, Birbal, Lata Sinha, Kuldip Kaur, and the child actor Master Bittoo as Prakash.2
Behind the camera, Kishore Sahu wrote the screenplay, V. Babasaheb handled cinematography, Nand Kumar edited, Sudhendu Roy was art director, and Suresh Bhatt choreographed; Navin Zaveri recorded the sound and Mangesh Desai did the re-recording.2 • 5
Music
The score is by the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar and Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, with all lyrics by Anand Bakshi.1 The film's songs include "Aadmi Musafir Hai", sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi, and "Somavar Ko Ham Mile", sung by Kishore Kumar and Sulakshana Pandit; Asha Bhosle sings the Gangubai number "Apan Ke Pas Na Sona Roopa". The database lists six songs in total.1 • 2
Release and reception
The censor record gives a certificate date of 28 December 1977, and IMDb and Sacnilk list the release date as 28 December 1977 in India.1 • 6 The Times of India's ETimes listing instead gives 12 August 1977, and Nowrunning gives 1 January 1977, so the available listings disagree on the exact date.7 • 8 Runtime listings also differ: the censor length corresponds to about 144 minutes, Cinemaazi gives 143 minutes, IMDb and JustWatch give 133 minutes, and Rotten Tomatoes gives 2 hours 18 minutes.1 • 5 • 2 • 9
On IMDb the film holds a rating of 6.3/10 from roughly 120 users.2 It was remade as Illalu (1981).2 As of recent listings the film is unavailable to stream in India; it was last available on Sony Liv from November 2020 to April 2021.10
References
- Apnapan, Hindi Film Database (hamraaz.org)
- Apnapan (1977), IMDb
- Apnapan (1977) - Plot, IMDb
- Rent Apnapan (1977), CinemaParadiso
- Apnapan (1977) - Movie Details, Cinemaazi
- Apnapan (1977), Sacnilk
- Apnapan Movie, ETimes, Times of India
- Apnapan (1977), Nowrunning
- Apnapan, Rotten Tomatoes
- Apnapan streaming, JustWatch
Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Films and standalone screen works › Individual films by title and year › Indian films (individual works) › Hindi films of the 1970s › Released 1976 to 1979
Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026
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