Tohfa (English: Gift) is a 1984 Bollywood drama film produced by D. Rama Naidu on Suresh Productions banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Sridevi in the lead roles and music composed by Bappi Lahari.[1] The film is a remake of Telugu movie Devata (1982). The film became a hit and took the top spot at the box office in 1984.
Score
Bappi Lahiri's disco-doused soundtrack is illegally catchy.
Acting
Sridevi steals every frame she's in. Obviously.
Costume
Sequins, sarees, and shoulder pads: peak 80s Bollywood glamour.
Director
K Raghavendra Rao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Sridevi's breakout Hindi role; she became Bollywood's biggest female star within years.
The film cemented the 'two sisters, one hero' template that dominated 80s commercial cinema.
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