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Kunwara Baap (1974 film)

2021-02-11T13:24:33Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kunwara Baap
| image = KunwaraBaapfilm.png
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Mehmood Ali|Mehmood]]
| producer = Amarlal Chabria
| writer =
| narrator =
| starring = Mehmood [[Macky Ali]] [[Vinod Mehra]] [[Lalita Pawar]] [[Nazir Hussain]]
| music = [[Rajesh Roshan]]
| cinematography = Prabhakar N Niklankar
| editing = Bhagwant Deshpande
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=y|1974|11|29}} (India)
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
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'''''Kunwara Baap''''' ({{lit|The Bachelor Father}}) is a [[Bollywood films of 1974|1974]] Hindi film produced by [[Amarlal Chabria]] and directed by and starring [[Mehmood Ali|Mehmood]]. The film also stars [[Bharathi (actress)|Bharathi]], and [[Vinod Mehra]]. Based on [[Charlie Chaplin]]'s ''[[The Kid (1921 film)|The Kid]]'' (1921),<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IpTXAwAAQBAJ&q=kunwara&pg=PA146 |title=Movie Magic |last=Kumar |first=Kiran |publisher=Partridge Publishing |year=2014 |pages=121|isbn=9781482822342 }}</ref> it is a film with a serious message about [[polio vaccination]]. However, Mehmood did some comedy scenes in the film to earn a [[Filmfare]] nomination as Best Comic, the only nomination for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf|title=1st Filmfare Awards 1953|publisher=}}</ref> [[Rajesh Roshan]] makes his debut as a film composer. The [[Hijra (South Asia)|hijra]] song "Saj Rahi Gali" sung by [[Mohammed Rafi]] topped the annual [[Binaca Geetmala|''Binaca Geet Mala'']], which was the only countdown show at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/feb5/music1.htm|title=Music mohalla|date=4 January 2009|publisher=}}</ref> This film was Tamil actress [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]]'s only film in Hindi, however, her lines consisted of some [[Tamil language|Tamil]].

== Plot ==

Bharathi plays a deserted wife to Vinod Mehra. She abandons her newly born son outside of a temple where he is rescued by a [[Pulled rickshaw|rickshawala]] (Mehmood). The boy develops [[polio]] and the rikshawala feels guilty after a doctor ([[Sanjeev Kumar]]) admonishes him. He takes care of the boy [[Macky Ali]] and loves him as his own. In the meantime, the boy's real-life parents reconcile and turn to a police officer ([[Vinod Khanna]]) for help in finding their missing son. when they find their child, the rikshawala does not want to give him up. The policeman urges him to do so, as the wealthy parents can pay for an operation that can help the boy walk again. He does sorrowfully. But the boy comes back with his parents to see the rikshawala die. The film ends with Mehmood, the actor, getting up and explaining to the audience that his death was for the camera, but polio is real and deadly and that people should get their children vaccinated. The Sports Day, a major scene in the movie, is shot in [[Bishop Cotton Boys' School]]

Mehmood made the film Kunwara Baap to raise awareness for polio, which had affected his own son, Macky Ali aka Maqdoom Ali. Macky was affected by [[polio]] since birth and made his debut starring in the film. Kunwara Baap had special appearances from actors [[Mumtaz Ali]] (Mehmood's father), [[Sanjeev Kumar]], [[Vinod Mehra]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Dharmendra]], [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Hema Malini]], [[Dara Singh]], [[Lalita Pawar]], [[Yogita Bali]] and [[Mukri]]. It was also the debut film performance for music composer [[Rajesh Roshan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mehmood and Kunwara Baap: A father's fight|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2016/jul/23/1466/mehmood-and-kunwara-baap-a-father-s-fight|website=Cinestaan|publisher=Cinestaan Digital Pvt. Ltd.|accessdate=17 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mehmood's son Macky Ali passes away|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mehmoods-son-Macky-Ali-passes-away/articleshow/20755327.cms|website=The Times of India|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|accessdate=17 March 2018}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Mehmood Ali|Mehmood]] as Mahesh / Rickshaw Walla
* [[Bharathi (actress)|Bharathi]] as Radha
* [[Vinod Mehra]]
* [[Macky Ali]] as Hindustan
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Sheela
* [[Bhushan Tiwari]] as Kaloo Dada
*[[Nazir Hussain]] as Bishop Cotton School's Principal
* [[Mumtaz Ali]] as Sheela's Father
* Abbas Ali as Beggar on the Bus Stop
* [[Mukri]] as Havaldar
* Sunder as Pandit

;Guest appearance
*[[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Anthony
*[[Dharmendra]] as Himself
*[[Hema Malini]] as Herself
*[[Sanjeev Kumar]] as Doctor
*[[Vinod Khanna]] as Inspector Ramesh
*[[Yogeeta Bali]] as Fake Wife of Mahesh
*[[Dara Singh]] as Himself as Wrestler
*[[Asit Sen (actor)|Asit Sen]] as Ring Referee
*[[Marutirao Parab|Maruti]] as Dara Singh's Man at Arena
*[[Lalita Pawar]] as Orphanage Matron
*[[Lucky Ali]] as Child artist

== Soundtrack ==
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Song !! Singer
|-
| "Saj Rahi Gali Meri Maa"
| [[Mohammed Rafi]], [[Mehmood (actor)|Mehmood]]
|-
| "Main Hoon Ghoda Yeh Hai Gaadi"
| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Mehmood (actor)|Mehmood]]
|-
| "Aari Aaja Nindiya"
| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Mehmood (actor)|Mehmood]]
|-
| "Jai Bholenath, Jai Ho Prabhu"
| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0071730|Kunwara Baap}}

[[Category:1974 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rajesh Roshan]]
[[Category:1970s Hindi-language films]]

Kali Ghata (1980 film)

2021-02-11T13:01:21Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kali Ghata
| image =
| caption =
| director = Ved Rahi
| producer = Ved Rahi Shivalik Pictures
| writer =
| story = Ved Rahi
| narrator =
| starring = [[Shashi Kapoor]] [[Rekha]] [[Danny Denzongpa]]
| music = [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]
| cinematography = Kay Gee
| editing = Subhash Gupta
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1980|1|25|[[India]]}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
}}

'''''Kali Ghata''''' ({{lang-hi|काली घटा}}; [[transliteration]]: Black Cloud) is a [[Bollywood films of 1980|1980]] film produced and directed by Ved Rahi. This romance and mystery thriller stars [[Shashi Kapoor]], [[Rekha]], [[Danny Denzongpa]], [[A. K. Hangal]], [[Aruna Irani]], [[Lalita Pawar]] and [[Jagdeep]]. The music in the film was composed by [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]], with lyrics written by [[Anand Bakshi]].

==Plot==
Raibahadur Satpal Singh ([[Nazir Hussain|Nazir Husain]]) is killed cold-blooded in a remote village. He is survived by his twin daughters Rekha and Rashmi (both played by Rekha).

Rekha manages their business with the help of their chief estate manager Deewan (A. K. Hangal), along with his son and factory manager Kishore (Danny). Rashmi and Kishore are in love with each other which displeases Rekha, who sends Rashmi abroad to attend a painting course. On the other hand, Rekha too is disinterested about her marriage.

Meanwhile, driving through their estate, Rekha's car breaks down and is helped by Prem (Shashi Kapoor), with a golden hand for such machines. After few meets, both fall in love with each other. After a few days, Rekha announces her engagement with Prem to the surprise of everyone around. She also wills to assign the entire estate to Rashmi before engagement. During the engagement, when Rekha's Police Inspector friend Vikas shows up to wish the couple good luck for the occasion, Prem is suspiciously found missing. The next evening, the couple go out to spend private time on a house-boat anchored in a lake on their estate.

Later in the stormy night, Rekha finds Prem missing from the boat and starts looking for him. While searching, someone pushes her in the lake, but not before Rekha glimpses the shadow of this person. Everyone at the estate is surprised with the news of Rekha's death. Meanwhile, she survives and reaches the house of her friend Pinky (Aruna Irani). Once there, Rekha learns about Rashmi's arrival for Rekha' funeral, and both plan to investigate the incident.

On the other hand, Kishore, Prem and the Police too start their investigation separately to unmask the killer. Meanwhile, when Rashmi (Rekha disguised) meets him, Prem discloses the intense love for Rekha. She finds quite a few on her suspect list. Kishore, who is willing to go to any extent to marry Rashmi. Prem, for his suspicious movements. The staff at their estate, like the cook (Jagdeep), house keeper Ambu (Lalita Pawar) et al. The story progresses and after a few thrilling sequences, the murderer is revealed in the climax.

==Cast==
*[[Shashi Kapoor]] as Prem
*[[Rekha]] as Rekha / Rashmi (Dual Role)
*[[Danny Denzongpa]] as Kishore
*[[Aruna Irani]] as Pinky
*[[A. K. Hangal]] as Diwanji
*[[Jagdeep]] as Cook
*[[Nazir Hussain]] as Rai Bahadur Satpal Singh
*[[Lalita Pawar]] as Ambu, House Keeper
*[[Jankidas]]
*[[Pinchoo Kapoor]]
*[[Urmila Bhatt]]
*Hiralal
*Inder Kumar
*M. B. Shetty
*Raj Mehra
*Rajkumar

==Crew==
*''Direction'' – [[Ved Rahi]]
*''Story'' – [[Ved Rahi]]
*''Production'' – [[Ved Rahi]]
*''Production Company'' – Shivalik Pictures
*''Editing'' – Subhash Gupta
*''Cinematography'' – Kay Gee
*''Art Direction'' – [[Sudhendu Roy]]
*''Choreography'' – Kiran Kumar, Oscar, Robert, Suresh Bhatt, Vijay
*''Music Direction'' – [[Laxmikant Pyarelal]]
*''Lyrics'' – [[Anand Bakshi]]
*''Playback'' – [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Hemlata (singer)|Hemlata]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Mohammad Rafi]]

==Soundtrack==
{|class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singer
|-
| "Kali Ghata Chhaayi, Prem Rut Aayi" (Solo)
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
| "Kali Ghata Chhaayi, Prem Rut Aayi" (Duet)
| [[Mohammed Rafi]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
| "Jaanewalon Ka Gham"
| [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Tu Chali Aa, Chali Aa Meri Mehbooba"
| [[Mohammed Rafi]], '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
|-
| "Nainon Ki Khidki"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
|-
| "O Piya Bahroopiya"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
|-
| "Mohabbat Ek Vaada Hai, Yeh Vaada Tod Mat Jaana"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Hemlata (singer)|Hemlata]]
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0357826|Kali Ghata}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]

Insaniyat Ke Dushman

2021-02-11T12:38:14Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Insaniyat Ke Dushman
| image = InsaniyatKeDushman.png
| image_size =
| caption =
| director = [[Rajkumar Kohli]]
| producer = Rajkumar Kohli
| writer =
| narrator =
| starring = [[Dharmendra]] [[Shatrughan Sinha]] [[Raj Babbar]] [[Dimple Kapadia]] [[Anita Raj]]
| music = [[Anu Malik]]
| cinematography =
| editing =
| distributor =
| released = 1987
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
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'''''Insaniyat Ke Dushman ''''' ({{translation|Enemies of Humanity}}) is a 1987 [[Hindi]]-language film in which a dedicated police officer is pitted against a gang of drug dealers.<ref name=English>''Media Asia'', vol. 18, p. 83 (1991).</ref> The film stars [[Dharmendra]] as the police officer, [[Shatrughan Sinha]], [[Raj Babbar]], [[Smita Patil]], [[Dimple Kapadia]], [[Anita Raj]] and introducing [[Sumeet Saigal]] paired opposite [[Anita Raj]] and playing Dharmendra's younger brother.

==Cast==
* [[Dharmendra]] as Inspector Shekhar Kapoor
* [[Shatrughan Sinha]] as Advocate Kailashnath
* [[Raj Babbar]] as Ajay Verma
* [[Smita Patil]] as Laxmi
* [[Dimple Kapadia]] as Shilpa
* [[Anita Raj]] as Shashi
* [[Iftekhar]] as Senior Police Officer
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Shakti Singh
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]] as Pratap Singh
* [[Kader Khan]] as Jagmohan
* [[Sumeet Saigal]] as Prakash (Shekhar's Step-brother)

==Music==
{|class="wikitable"
! # !! Song !! Singer
|-
| 1
| "Loha, Loha"
| [[Shabbir Kumar]]
|-
| 2
| "Aisa Ladka Mila Na"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Shabbir Kumar]]
|-
| 3
| "Om Sai Ram"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Suresh Wadkar]]
|-
| 4
| "O Meri Soniye, O Meri Heeriye"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Suresh Wadkar]]
|-
| 5
| "Ameer Se Hoga Ya Garib Se Hoga"
| [[Suresh Wadkar]]
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0231796|title=Insaniyat Ke Dushman }}

[[Category:1987 films]]
[[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Anu Malik]]

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