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Insaan (transl. Human) is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna and Reena Roy in the lead roles, with Amjad Khan featuring as the main antagonist. The film was launched in 1976 but faced several delays due to Khanna going to the US, and many other issues.
| Insaan | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Narendra Bedi |
| Written by | Rajindra Singh Bedi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Narendra Bedi |
| Story by | Veena Bedi |
| Produced by | Ved Khanna |
| Starring | Vinod Khanna Jeetendra Reena Roy |
| Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
| Edited by | Waman Bhosle Gurudutt Shirale |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | Mukesh Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹22 million[1] |
| Box office | ₹44 million[1] |
Insaan finally released on 25 June 1982 and received mixed reviews from critics. At the box office it was an average grosser.
Plot
editShankar is a self-starter who is scorned and expelled from the family by his virago stepmother. However, he well-earns with his hard work and lives buoyant with his wife Sona and a child Munna. By this time, his heinous stepbrothers Narendra Singh, Roop, & Pardhu spoil their share. So, they plot to grab Shankar's property and heir a malign Sher Singh to eliminate him, and he announces him as dead. Knowing it, Sona attempts suicide when she is rescued by an altruistic Ravi. Later, it becomes convenient for Sona protects herself from the clutches of her family, and also retrieve the property. Then, the blackguards besmirch the illicit relationships between them. So, to provide legitimacy to Sona & Munna Ravi marries her. Years roll by, and Ravi is tied to his family and dotes on Munna, but Sona stays far from him. Now, surprisingly Shankar returns alive. Being aware of the status quo, he remains silent in gratitude to Ravi. Here, learning the existence of Shankar Sona rushes to him and affirms the actuality which is overheard by Ravi. Meanwhile, Sher Singh and 3 brutal brothers abduct Munna. At last, Shankar & Ravi cease them when Ravi is severely injured while guarding Munna. Finally, the movie ends with Ravi leaving his breath reuniting Shankar & Sona.
Cast
edit- Vinod Khanna as Shankar
- Jeetendra as Ravi
- Reena Roy as Sona
- Amjad Khan as Sher Singh "Sheroo"
- Karan Dewan as Thakur
- Narendra Nath as Thakur Narendra Singh
- Sudhir as Pardhu
- Roopesh Kumar as Roopa
- Asit Sen as Villager
- Viju Khote as Girdhar
- Jayshree T. as Villager
- Birbal as Ravi's servant
- Amrit Pal as Sheroo's goon
- Aruna Irani as Dancer
- Keshto Mukherjee as Seth Ji
- Kishore Jariwala as Subedaar Saheb
- Master Sameer as Munna
Soundtrack
editThe music of the film is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with the lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film features the song "Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai", sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Holi Mein Haule Haule Dil Dole, Gori Ne Ghunghat Ke Pat Khole" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Shailendra Singh |
| "Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Pee Li Thodi Bhang, Tabiyat Huyi Malang" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi |
| "Raja Mori Baali Umar" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Koi Na Jab Tera" (Fast) | Kishore Kumar |
| "Koi Na Jab Tera" (Slow) | Amit Kumar |
References
edit- ^ a b "Insaan 1982 Movie Lifetime Worldwide Collection". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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