Love Story is a 1981 Indian romantic film produced by Rajendra Kumar and directed by Rahul Rawail. The movie features Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut.

Director: Rahul Rawail

Producer: Rajendra Kumar

Language: Hindi IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

Genre: Action, Drama, Romance

Country: India

The plot revolves around Vijay Mehra (Rajendra Kumar), a wealthy builder who loves Suman (Vidya Sinha), while his friend Ram Dogra (Danny Denzongpa) also harbors feelings for Suman. Despite Vijay's love for Suman, he marries another woman due to jealousy over Suman's friendship with Ram. Suman then marries Ram, leading to the birth of Bunty (Kumar Gaurav) and Pinky (Vijeta Pandit). The story follows the intertwined lives of Bunty and Pinky, who eventually fall in love despite facing familial opposition.

The film received widespread acclaim, propelling Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit to stardom. Its picturesque Kashmiri backdrop, soulful music, and the endearing chemistry between the lead pair captivated audiences.

Legacy: Love Story remains one of Bollywood's most beloved romantic films, cherished for its portrayal of innocent teen love. It played a significant role in establishing the acting careers of Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit.

The film's iconic soundtrack, featuring memorable songs sung by Amit Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, contributed to its lasting popularity. Notably, Amit Kumar won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for the song "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai."

Additionally, Love Story was remade in Telugu as Prema Sankellu (1982), further solidifying its cultural impact.

Soundtrack: The film's soundtrack, composed by R. D. Burman with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, became a chartbuster with all songs garnering immense popularity.

Box Office: Love Story emerged as a blockbuster in 1981, setting new records at the box office.

Awards and Nominations:

• Amit Kumar won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for the song "Yaad Aa Rahi Hai."
• Amjad Khan received a Filmfare nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
• The film also earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Music, credited to R.D. Burman.