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'''''Aakraman''''' ({{lit|Invasion}}) is a 1975 Hindi [[war film]], produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by [[J. Om Prakash]]. The war film stars [[Ashok Kumar]], [[Sanjeev Kumar (actor)|Sanjeev Kumar]], [[Rekha]], [[Rakesh Roshan]], [[Farida Jalal]], Sujit Kumar, [[Asrani]], [[Keshto Mukherjee]], [[Mumtaz Shanti]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]]. The music is by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. The ''Hindustan Times'' noted that Rajesh Khanna in his cameo in the 1975 movie ''Aakraman'' as the disabled Punjabi soldier was inspiring and motivational enhanced by the two emotional songs picturised on him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/the-principle-behind-one-rank-one-pension/story-AXXPlsTkch0JkG9lIHoy6N.html|title=The principle behind one rank one pension|date=25 July 2012|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> There were 2 songs picturised on Rajesh Khanna, though he was in a guest appearance in the film, playing a soldier disabled in the 1965 India-Pakistan war.
'''''Aakraman''''' ({{lit|Invasion}}) is a 1975 Hindi [[war film]], produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by [[J. Om Prakash]]. The war film stars [[Ashok Kumar]], [[Sanjeev Kumar (actor)|Sanjeev Kumar]], [[Rekha]], [[Rakesh Roshan]], [[Farida Jalal]], Sujit Kumar, [[Asrani]], [[Keshto Mukherjee]], [[Mumtaz Shanti]] and [[Rajesh Khanna]]. The music is by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]. The ''Hindustan Times'' noted that Rajesh Khanna in his extended guest appearance as the disabled Punjabi soldier with two emotional songs picturised on him was inspiring.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/the-principle-behind-one-rank-one-pension/story-AXXPlsTkch0JkG9lIHoy6N.html|title=The principle behind one rank one pension|date=25 July 2012|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
This film portrays the love angle between two army officers (Sanjeev Kumar and Rakesh Roshan) who fall in love with the same woman (Rekha), but when the Indo-Pak war breaks out, all hell breaks loose and the junior officer vows to take revenge with the other officer who has stolen his sweetheart by proposing her for marriage. But when they are posted on the front line during the war, he decides to get rid of his superior by planning to kill him once and for all, but fails to do so as he realises his mistake. Sanjeev Kumar is killed by a Pakistani sentry in the end by deceit and the National flag falls on him. Besides this romantic drama, the film also showcases the emotional remembrance of a father (Ashok Kumar) for his KIA son (not shown), who dies in the previous war i.e. 1965 Indo-Pak-war<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/the-plough-the-gun/294333|title=The Plough & The Gun &#124; Outlook India Magazine|website=magazine.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> and highlights the bravery and courage of Indian soldiers and airmen during the last days of the present 1971 war when India defeats Pakistan and with this east Pakistan is finished and Bangladesh is created.
This film portrays a love triangle where two army officers (Sanjeev Kumar and Rakesh Roshan) fall in love with Sheetal (Rekha). When the Indo-Pak war breaks out, all hell breaks loose and the junior officer (Rakesh Roshan) vows to take revenge on the senior officer (Sanjeev Kumar) for proposing marriage to Sheetal. But when they are posted on the frontline during the war, when the opportunity presents itself, he realises his mistake and refrains. In the end, the senior officer however gets killed by a Pakistani sentry by deceit and the national flag falls on him.
Apart from the romantic drama, the film also showcases the emotional remembrance of a father (Ashok Kumar) for his KIA son (not shown), who has died in the 1965 Indo-Pak-war<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/the-plough-the-gun/294333|title=The Plough & The Gun &#124; Outlook India Magazine|website=magazine.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> and highlights the bravery and courage of Indian soldiers and airmen during the last days of the 1971 war when India defeats Pakistan and Bangladesh is created.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Ashok Kumar]]
*[[Ashok Kumar]]
*[[Sanjeev Kumar]] ... Major Ajay Verma
*[[Sanjeev Kumar]] ... Major Ajay Verma
*[[Rakesh Roshan]] ... Lieutenant Sunil Mehra (as Raakesh Roshan)
*[[Rajesh Khanna]] ... Karnail Singh (extended guest appearance)
*[[Rajesh Khanna]] ... Karnail Singh
*[[Rekha]] ... Sheetal
*[[Rekha]] ... Sheetal
*[[Rakesh Roshan]] ... Lieutenant Sunil Mehra
*[[Sulochana Latkar]] ... Mrs. Verma (Ajay's Mother)
*[[Sulochana Latkar]] ... Mrs. Verma (Ajay's Mother)
*[[Farida Jalal]] ... Asha
*[[Farida Jalal]] ... Asha

Revision as of 06:03, 28 September 2022

Aakraman
Release Poster
Directed byJ. Om Prakash
Written bySachin Bhowmick
Produced byJagdsih Kumar
StarringAshok Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar
Rakesh Roshan
Rekha
CinematographyV. Babasaheb
Edited byPratap Dave
Music byLaxmikant Pyarelal
Release date
1975
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Aakraman (lit.'Invasion') is a 1975 Hindi war film, produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by J. Om Prakash. The war film stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Farida Jalal, Sujit Kumar, Asrani, Keshto Mukherjee, Mumtaz Shanti and Rajesh Khanna. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The Hindustan Times noted that Rajesh Khanna in his extended guest appearance as the disabled Punjabi soldier with two emotional songs picturised on him was inspiring.[1]

Plot

This film portrays a love triangle where two army officers (Sanjeev Kumar and Rakesh Roshan) fall in love with Sheetal (Rekha). When the Indo-Pak war breaks out, all hell breaks loose and the junior officer (Rakesh Roshan) vows to take revenge on the senior officer (Sanjeev Kumar) for proposing marriage to Sheetal. But when they are posted on the frontline during the war, when the opportunity presents itself, he realises his mistake and refrains. In the end, the senior officer however gets killed by a Pakistani sentry by deceit and the national flag falls on him.

Apart from the romantic drama, the film also showcases the emotional remembrance of a father (Ashok Kumar) for his KIA son (not shown), who has died in the 1965 Indo-Pak-war[2] and highlights the bravery and courage of Indian soldiers and airmen during the last days of the 1971 war when India defeats Pakistan and Bangladesh is created.

Cast

Soundtrack

# Title Singer(s)
1 "Dekho Veer Jawanon" Kishore Kumar
2 "Chhoti Umar Mein" Kishore Kumar
3 "Fauji Gaya Jab Gaon Mein" Kishore Kumar
4 "Qawali Gaayenge" Mahendra Kapoor, Asha Bhosle
5 "Woh Ek Haseen Ladki" Kishore Kumar
6 "Yeh Mausam Aaya Hai" Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar

References

  1. ^ "The principle behind one rank one pension". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2012.
  2. ^ "The Plough & The Gun | Outlook India Magazine". magazine.outlookindia.com/.