Alaap (1977)

In the small but affluent town of India, Advocate Triloki Prasad, a widower, shares his life with his two sons, Ashok and Alok. Ashok, the elder and more dutiful son, is comfortably married to Geeta and is a part of Triloki's law practice. Alok, on the other hand, dances to a different tune, one composed of his deep passion for music. Ignoring his father's pleas to join the family law firm, Alok enrolls in music classes under the tutelage of Pandit Jamuna Prasad. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sarju Bai Banaraswali, an enchanting former courtesan residing in the local slums. Despite his father's stern warnings, Alok finds himself magnetically drawn to the world of Sarju Bai. This defiance leads Triloki to a heated confrontation with his son, ultimately resulting in Alok being banished from the family home. Meanwhile, the ruthless Mr. Gupta approaches Triloki with a proposition to seize and raze the slum area. Driven by profit and the hope of enticing Alok back into the law firm, Triloki uses his legal acumen to win the case, leaving Sarju Bai and her fellow slum dwellers homeless. Alok, now estranged and determined to carve his path, chooses an unconventional path for his survival. He purchases a horse-carriage with the money his father gave him to buy a used car. He decides to earn his livelihood by transporting people, rejecting his father's world and embracing his own. Upon learning of Alok's newfound independence, Triloki, in a desperate attempt to thwart his son's aspirations and bring him back home, hires motor coaches to compete with Alok's horse-carriage business. This calculated move puts Alok's livelihood at stake and challenges his ability to stand his ground. Will this strategic game of power and pride force Alok to surrender and return home? Or will the rift between father and son deepen, fueled by their contrasting dreams and stubborn wills? "Alaap" skillfully weaves a tale of familial bonds, personal dreams, and the resounding echoes of music amidst the cacophony of life.

Alaap is a music movie featuring Amitabh Bachchan and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.

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