Mera Saathi (transl. My Companion) is a 1985 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Dharmaatmudu (1983).[1][2]
| Mera Saathi | |
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| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Screenplay by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Story by | M. Prabhakar Reddy |
| Based on | Dharmaatmudu (Telugu)(1983) |
| Produced by | K. Kesava Rao |
| Starring | Jeetendra Jaya Prada Rajiv Kapoor Mandakini |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
editRanga is a ruffian whose life changes with the sudden entry of an unbeknownst Ragini. Later, he realizes that she has fled from the house to avoid forcibly knitting with a rogue Bansi Das. Ranga shields and nuptial her. Soon, Ragini reforms Ranga into a good soul and they are blessed with a girl Shanti. Years roll by and Ranga turns into a millionaire with his strive. Here Shanti loves Shyam, an acolyte of Bansi Das. Being cognizant of it, Ranga denies their espousal. Hence, Shanti wedlock Shyam without her father’s approval when she is subjected to punishment. Ergo, Ranga surrenders his entire wealth to Shyam and quits with Ragini. Forthwith, Shyam is backstabbed and seized by Bansi Das when Ranga courageously secures him. Finally, Shyam pleads to pardon, and the family is reunited.
Cast
edit- Jeetendra as Ranganath "Ranga"
- Jaya Prada as Ragini
- Rajiv Kapoor as Shyam
- Mandakini as Shanti
- Shakti Kapoor as Bansi Das
- Asrani as Ram Kumar
- Sharat Saxena as Sultan
- Aruna Irani as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character
- Amjad Khan as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character
- Sujit Kumar as Police Inspector
- Bharat Bhushan as Gopal
- Manik Irani as Goon of Bansi das
Soundtrack
editLyrics: Indeevar
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Aayi Aayi Rehne Ko Tere Dil Mein" | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| "Sapnon Mein Kho Ja, Chupke Se So Ja" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Daddy Se Tujhko Milaungi, Ghar Apne Le Jaungi" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Pyar Se Pyara Tu Tu, Mera Nazara Tu Tu" | Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri |
| "Sare Sapne Tu Tod Gayi, Daali Ko Kahin Kyun Khud Hi Chhod Gayi" | Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
References
edit- ^ "Hindi Film Songs - Mera Saathi (1985) | MySwar". myswar.co. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Jeetendra Birthday Special: Best films of the 'Himmatwala' actor".
External links
edit- Mera Saathi at IMDb
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