Nagina

I was 7 when I saw this movie, still remember that old "Shiva" temple where gorgeous Sridevi in white dress roam singing around. It was so spellbound, the beauty and charm she had on her face cannot be forgotten.

You can watch this movie to remember those classic days when there were actors like Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Amrish Puri who acted so naturally. To feel the nature and environment of those times. The story around snakes might not interest you much at this time, but do not judge the movie from that angle.

And of course, you can definitely watch the movie to admire Sridevi in her beautiful village girl yet charming looks.

Finally, a mainstream film from the 1980s which did something a little different and notably more substantial than the usual masala fare. Harmesh Malhotra's musical fantasy Nagina is no different in the way it's directed or acted, of course, and it's ridden with absurd action scenes and some of the occasional, unfunny comedy. But, where it scores is in the subject matter and the reference to Hindu mythology through the serpent-like, shapeshifting Naga protagonist. This folkloristic element, which the entire film revolves around, elevates its artistic merit considerably, especially at a time when no commercial film dared to waver from formula.

Indeed, that's what makes Nagina a consistently engaging and entertaining film. The story is captivating right from its start, and the writing manages to keep everything gradual, intriguing and unpredictable. Does everything in the film live up to the good premise? Certainly not, filmmaking-wise it leaves a lot to be desired, but here's a film where its fantasy and fairytale-like style allow much of the absurdity that would otherwise be an immediate letdown. Even the well-known, exaggerated delivery fits the mystical narrative. One is left wishing better technology had been in place at the time, as it would have made the film so much better.

Sridevi, an actress so extraordinary in her ability to communicate with and through the camera, is the perfect choice for this snakewoman role. She is everything that makes Nagina what it is. And boy, what a dancer she was. Her electrifying performance to the climactic "Main Teri Dushman" sequence is the film's artistic pinnacle in terms of how well it's shot, choreographed, and danced by Sridevi. Rishi Kapoor does well in the hero-filler role, but the character actors enjoy greater roles. Sushma Seth is very good as the shocked mother, and Amrish Puri is another example of perfect casting as the wide-eyed snake-charming villain. A nice, nice Hindi film, indeed.

This movie is definitely a classic. I used to love watching it as a kid. If you are willing to suspend your disbelief or if you are a little kid, you'll like the movie. If you like snakes, you might like the movie. It's about a woman who can turn into a snake. It's great.

This movie is great. It has a great story and it is one of the best Hindi movies of all time. It stars Sri Devi, Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri. Sri Devi does excellent acting and Amrish Puri portrays the sage perfectly. I think that everybody that likes Hindi movies should watch this.

A beautiful film with excellent performances by Sridevi, the snakes, Amrish Puri, Rishi Kapoor and Sushma Seth. I adore Sridevi and she looks beautiful as ever. I am not a fan of her but whenever i watch this film or Himmatwala i just love her. The acting, the dances, the eyes, the costumes are just amazing.

I don't know if its a remake or whatever but i love the film. Rishi Kapoor looks gorgeous and acts well. Sushma i think played Rishi's mom in many films but her acting talent is shown as a mom in this one. The snakes act very well. When Sridevi dances shes like a goddess. She can dance and look beautiful at same time. Main teri dushman, dushman tu mera, i loved her in that song as well as all the other songs on her in the movie. Its a super hit film. If your a bollywood freak and don't mind watching old films of 1980s i think you should check it out. Sridevi fans can love her in this one. She is a dream of every women to be like her, look like her, dance like her. Sridevi dances to seduce her hubby but she is covered with clothes in that song when people today try to show more sex in seductive songs but cinema at its best to watch with family and at that time its a perfect one.