Himmatwala (1983 film)
| Himmatwala | |
|---|---|
| File:Himmatwala 1983.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Kadar Khan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Story by | Satyanand |
| Based on | Ooruki Monagadu (1981) |
| Produced by | G. A. Sheshagiri Rao Krishna (Presents) |
| Starring | Jeetendra Sridevi |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Bappi Lahri |
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Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹5 crore (equivalent to ₹85 crore or US$9.9 million in 2023)[2] |
Himmatwala (transl. Brave Man) is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film, produced by G. A. Sheshagiri Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. A remake of the Telugu film Ooruki Monagadu (1981) starring Krishna Ghattamaneni & Jaya Pradha in the lead roles, the film stars Jeetendra and Sridevi in the lead roles for the Bollywood remake version. Himmatwala on release was a giant commercial success, grossing ₹50 million, one of the ten highest grossing Indian films of the 1980s.[3]. The film proved to be a breakthrough for Sridevi in Bollywood and launched her to stardom, earning her the famous sobriquet 'Thunder Thighs'. Her dance number "Naino Mein Sapna" became a rage with Rediff stating that "the water pots may have dominated most frames in 'Naino Mein Sapna', but it was Sridevi's bejeweled outfits and headgears that stole the show". It was also Sridevi's first commercial breakthrough and movie success in her Bollywood career, making her future mark to Hindi cinemas.[4][circular reference]
Plot
The film begins in a village where manly Ravi returns after so many years. Immediately, he notices a tyrant Sher Singh who spins the entire zone under his fingertips. After reaching home, he perceives his mother Savitri & sister Padma in a miserable conditions when Ravi questions, Savitri narrates the past. Master Dharam Murthy Ravi’s father is the most respectable person in the village. Once he witnesses a crime made by Sher Singh and decides to testify against him. So, Sher Singh ploys along with Munimji Narayan Das, denounces that Dharam Murthy has abused a lady teacher Menaka and expels him from the village. At present, Ravi aims to cease Sher Singh and get his father's spoilt reputation back. Fortuitously, he is posted in the same area as the chief engineer to construct a dam. Ravi confronts Sher Singh’s fierce and also encounters his snobby daughter Rekha. However, she discharges her pride with the association with Ravi and falls for him. To lay hold of Ravi, Sher Singh conspires by knitting Padma with Narayan Das’s son Shakti. Soon after, she is subjected to punishments but Ravi stands hard. Later, with the help of Rekha, he cracks them down. Meanwhile, Ravi detects his father as a laborer in the work area and brings him back. At last, Ravi arouses the fact and gamely ends the evil play of Sher Singh when he seeks forgiveness. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ravi & Rekha.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Ravi
- Sridevi as Rekha Singh Bandookwala
- Waheeda Rehman as Savitri
- Shakti Kapoor as Shakti
- Kader Khan as Munim Narayandas Gopaldas
- Amjad Khan as Thakur Sher Singh Bandookwala
- Asrani as Bhushan
- Arun Govil as Govind
- Shoma Anand as Champa
- Swaroop Sampat as Padma
- Satyendra Kapoor as Dharam Murthy
- Sulochana Latkar as Govind's Grandmother
Soundtrack
The music album was composed by Bappi Lahiri and the lyrics were penned by Indeevar.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Nainon Mein Sapna, Sapnon Mein Sajna" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Ladki Nahin Hai Tu Lakdi Ka Khamba Hai" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Taki O Taki O Taki Taki Taki Re, Jab Se Tu Aankh Mein Jhanki" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Wah Wah Wah, Khel Shuru Ho Gaya" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Imtihan Imtihan, Insaniyat Ka Aaj Imtihan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Remake
A remake of the film starring Ajay Devgn and Tamannaah and directed by Sajid Khan, released under the same title on 29 March 2013. The movie opened to negative reviews and was declared a flop at the box office.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Himmatwala (Cast & Crew)". IMDb.
- ^ "Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
- ^ "Sridevi - Wikipedia". en.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ Roy, Priyanka (7 May 2013). "Ajay tells us why himmatwala flopped". The Telegraph. Kolkata: ABP Group. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ Mehta, Ankita (10 December 2013). "From 'Himmatwala' to 'Zanjeer': Top 10 Worst Bollywood Films of 2013". International Business Times. IBT Media. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "'Himmatwala': Sajid Khan, Ajay Devgn's charm tepid at the box office". Zee News. 1 April 2013.
External links
- Himmatwala at IMDb
