Doosra Aadmi

{{Infobox film

| name = Doosra Aadmi

| image = Doosra Aadmi.jpg

| caption = Poster

| director = Ramesh Talwar

| producer = Yash Chopra

| screenplay = Sagar Sarhadi

| story = Raju Saigal

| starring = Raakhee
Rishi Kapoor
Neetu Singh
Shashi Kapoor

| music = Rajesh Roshan
Majrooh Sultanpuri (Lyrics)

| cinematography = Romesh Bhalla

| editing = B. Mangeshkar

| distributor = Yash Raj Films

| released = {{Film date|1977|09|14|df=yes}}

| runtime = 136 Minutes [https://web.archive.org/web/20121022191907/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/356361/Doosra-Aadmi/overview Overview] The New York Times.

| country = India

| language = Hindi

| budget =

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Doosra Aadmi ({{Translation|The Other Man}}) is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Ramesh Talwar and produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Raakhee, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, and Shashi Kapoor, and was released theatrically on 14 October 1977. The narrative centers on a reclusive advertising professional haunted by the memory of a deceased lover, who becomes emotionally entangled with a newly married couple, leading to a layered examination of grief, emotional vulnerability, and unspoken attraction.

The film marked the directorial debut of Talwar and was among the early romantic dramas produced by Yash Raj Films to address emotional trauma and psychological complexity. It is noted for Raakhee’s performance, its understated storytelling, and a soundtrack composed by Rajesh Roshan with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and Kashmir.

Doosra Aadmi received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Raakhee's performance was praised for its emotional range, and the film was recognized for its subdued tone and mature themes. Some reviewers, however, criticized the pacing and its departure from conventional romantic storytelling of the era. At the box office, the film earned an estimated ₹25 million and was declared an average performer by trade sources.

The film received four nominations at the 25th Filmfare Awards: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress (both for Raakhee), Best Comedian (Deven Verma), and Best Story (Raju Saigal).

Plot summary

Nisha, a former advertising professional, becomes a recluse following the death of her partner, Shashi Saigal. Years later, she is offered a position by Karan Saxena at his advertising agency, which she accepts. Over time, Nisha observes striking similarities between Karan and Shashi, leading to a growing emotional attachment. Karan’s recent marriage to Timsy becomes strained as Nisha’s past and present begin to intersect, prompting tensions that challenge all three individuals. The film follows their evolving relationships and the emotional consequences of unresolved grief.

Cast

Rakhee Gulzar - Nisha
Rishi Kapoor - Karan Saxena aka Kannu
Neetu Singh - Timsy Saxena
Shashi Kapoor - Shashi Sehgal
Deven Verma - Timsi's Uncle
Parikshat Sahni - Bhisham
Satyen Kappu - Ram Prasad Saxena (as Satye`ndra Kappu)
Gita Siddharth - Mrs. Saxena
Javed Khan Amrohi as Kannu's friend
Jagdish Raj - Police Inspector
Vikas Anand - Bank Manager
Kiran Vairale as Kannu's friend
Roopesh Kumar as Rupesh
Lalita Kumari as Kanya Kumari
Yunus Parvez as constable Naik
Ramesh Tiwari as Sharma
Rajan Verma as (Raj Verma) Train master
Beena Banerjee
Rajee Singh as Timsy's aunty Shanti
Sheetal as Mini

Crew

Art Direction – Desh Mukherji
Costume Design – Jennifer Kapoor, Rajee Singh

Soundtrack

The soundtrack includes the following tracks, composed by Rajesh Roshan, and with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.{{Cite web |url=http://www.desi-radio.com/album_Doosara_Aadmi_year_1977.php |title=Doosra Aadmi 1977 songs |access-date=13 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709014737/http://www.desi-radio.com/album_Doosara_Aadmi_year_1977.php |archive-date=9 July 2011 |url-status=usurped }}

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| label = EMI

| producer = Rajesh Roshan

| prev_title = Yehi Hai Zindagi

| prev_year = 1977

| next_title = Jay-Vijay

| next_year = 1977

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