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{{About|the 1983 film|the 1998 film|Himmatwala (1998 film)|the 2013 film remake|Himmatwala (2013 film)}}{{Short description|1983 film by K. Raghavendra Rao}}
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{{Infobox film
| name          = Himmatwala
| name          = Himmatwala
| image          = Himmatwala 1983.jpg
| image          = Himmatwala.jpeg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| director      = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| producer      = G. A. Sheshagiri Rao <br /> [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] {{small|(Presents)}}
| producer      = G. A. Seshagiri Rao<br />[[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] {{small|(Presents)}}
| writer        = [[Kadar Khan]] {{small|(dialogues)}}<br> Indeevar {{small|(lyrics)}}
| writer        = [[Kadar Khan]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story          = Satyanand
| story          = Satyanand
| screenplay    = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| screenplay    = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| starring      = [[Jeetendra]]<br> [[Sridevi]]
| starring      = [[Jeetendra]]<br> [[Sridevi]]
| music          = [[Bappi Lahri]]
| music          = Bappi Lahiri
| cinematography = K. S. Prakash Rao
| cinematography = K. S. Prakash Rao
| editing        = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| editing        = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| studio        = [[Padmalaya Studios]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187150/ |title=Himmatwala (Cast & Crew)|work=IMDb}}</ref>
| studio        = [[Padmalaya Studios]]
| based_on      = ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'' (1981)
| based_on      = ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'' (1981)
| released      = {{Film date|1983|2|25|df=yes}}
| released      = {{Film date|1983|2|25|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 150 minutes
| runtime        = 150 minutes
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = India
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| language      = Hindi
| budget        =  
| budget        =  
| gross          = {{INRConvert|5|c|year=1983}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014093336/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-10-14|title=Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)|website=Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INRConvert|11.5|c|year=1983}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014093336/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-10-14|title=Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)|website=Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Himmatwala''''' ''({{translation}} ''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 (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] and directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. It stars  [[Jeetendra]], [[Sridevi]] and music composed by [[Bappi Lahri]].
'''''Himmatwala''''' ({{translation|'The brave one'}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[action comedy film]] directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film stars [[Jeetendra]] and [[Sridevi]] in the lead roles, with G. A. Seshagiri Rao producing under the [[Padmalaya Studios]] banner and [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] presenting the film. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'', which was also directed by Raghavendra Rao and starred Krishna.


The film is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'' (1981).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/high-on-himmatwala/article4542819.ece |title=Himmatwala |work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film proved to be a breakthrough for Sridevi in [[Bollywood]] and launched her to stardom. ''Himmatwala'' on release was a giant commercial success, grossing {{INR}}50 million, becoming the [[Bollywood films of 1983|highest grossing Indian film of 1983]] as well as [[Bollywood|one of the ten highest grossing Indian film of 1980s]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014093336/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-10-14|title=Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)|website=Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
Upon release, ''Himmatwala'' became a massive commercial success, grossing ₹5 [[crore]] and emerging as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs) |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014093336/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=125&catName=MTk4MC0xOTg5 |archive-date=2013-10-14 |website=Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> The film marked a breakthrough for Sridevi in Hindi cinema, propelling her to stardom. Her performance in the popular song "Naino Mein Sapna" was widely appreciated, with [[Rediff.com|''Rediff'']] noting that while the water pots dominated the frames, it was Sridevi's bejeweled outfits and headgear that captivated the audience.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-25 |title=Sridevi's IMMORTAL onscreen avatars |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/sridevis-immortal-onscreen-avatars/20180225.htm |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Master Dharam Murti witnesses a murder of a man at the hands of Sher Singh Bandookwala. But Sher Singh with his might, terror, and money are set free. In revenge, he places Dharam Murti in an awkward position with a female teacher, Menaka. Dharam Murti, ashamed of this, vacates his village and abandons his wife and children. His wife Savitri ( Waheeda Rehman) helps her son Ravi ([[Jeetendra]]) become an engineer who then resolves to fight against Bandookwala and get his father's spoilt reputation back.
Master Dharam Murti sees Sher Singh Bandookwala kill a man. However, thanks to his wealth and influence, Bandookwala is exonerated. Seeking revenge, Bandookwala falsely accuses Murti of sexually assaulting a teacher named Menaka. Murti is deeply demoralised by the incident and leaves the village, abandoning his wife and children so that they will not face the stigma of being related to him.  


Bandookwala has terrorized all the villagers. His daughter Rekha ([[Sridevi]]) follows his footsteps and grows into an insensitive woman who tries to harass people. Ravi's sister Padma has to marry Munimji's son Shakti as she is pregnant with his child. After marriage, Shakti and Bandookwala together start harassing Padma. Rekha falls in love with Ravi and decides to play the same trick against the Bandookwala by pretending to be pregnant with Ravi's child. Ravi finds his father as a worker on a dam construction site. Ravi then presents Bandookwala guilty before the panchayat, but is freed by Dharam Murti on condition that he should show affection to the poor and treat them well. Finally, Bandookwala becomes a good man and then Ravi marries Rekha.
His wife, Savitri, works tirelessly to ensure that their son, Ravi, becomes an engineer. Ravi grows up and returns to the village as the chief engineer on the new dam construction project. Meanwhile, Bandookwala has been terrorising the villagers. His daughter Rekha follows in his footsteps by harassing people. Ravi's sister, Padma, becomes pregnant by Munimji's son, Shakti. Bandookwala wants to exploit this situation to torment Ravi.
 
According to his plan, Shakti marries Padma and starts to torture her. Eventually, Rekha realises how cruel her father is and falls in love with Ravi, admiring his honesty and kindness. She pretends to be pregnant, putting Bandookwala in the same position as Ravi with his sister. Ravi suddenly finds his father among the dam workers and brings him back to prove his innocence to the village council. Bandookwala is held responsible for all his wrongdoings and is due to be punished by the panchayat. However, Dharam Murti asks everyone to forgive him on condition that he reforms. Bandookwala promises to become a better person, and Rekha marries Ravi.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Sridevi]] as Rekha Singh Bandookwala
* [[Sridevi]] as Rekha Singh Bandookwala
* [[Waheeda Rehman]] as Savitri
* [[Waheeda Rehman]] as Savitri
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Shakti
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Shakti Gopaldas
* [[Kader Khan]] as Munim Narayandas Gopaldas
* [[Kader Khan]] as Munim Narayandas Gopaldas
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]] as Thakur Sher Singh Bandookwala
* [[Amjad Khan (actor)|Amjad Khan]] as Thakur Sher Singh Bandookwala
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* [[Arun Govil]] as Govind
* [[Arun Govil]] as Govind
* [[Shoma Anand]] as Champa
* [[Shoma Anand]] as Champa
* [[Swaroop Sampat]] as Padma
* [[Swaroop Sampat]] as Padma Gopaldas
* [[Satyendra Kapoor]] as Dharam Murthy
* [[Satyendra Kapoor]] as Dharam Murthy
* [[Sulochana Latkar]] as Govind's Grandmother
* [[Sulochana Latkar]] as Govind's Grandmother
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== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music album was composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Indeevar]].
The music album was composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Indeevar]].
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
{|class="wikitable"  
! Song !! Singer
! Song !! Singer
|-
|-
| "Nainon Mein Sapna, Sapnon Mein Sajna"
| "Nainon Mein"
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Kishore Kumar]]
| [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
|-
| "Ladki Nahin Hai Tu Lakdi Ka Khamba Hai"
| "Ladki Nahin Hai"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Kishore Kumar]]
| Kishore Kumar, [[Asha Bhosle]]
|-
|-
| "Taki O Taki O Taki Taki Taki Re, Jab Se Tu Aankh Mein Jhanki"
| "Taki O Taki"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Kishore Kumar]]
| Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
|-
|-
| "Wah Wah Wah, Khel Shuru Ho Gaya"
| "Wah Wah Wah"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Kishore Kumar]]
| Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
|-
|-
| "Imtihan Imtihan, Insaniyat Ka Aaj Imtihan"
| "Imtihan Imtihan"
| [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
|-
|-
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==Remake==
==Remake==
{{Main|Himmatwala (2013 film)}}
{{Main|Himmatwala (2013 film)}}
A remake of the film starring [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Tamannaah]] in lead roles and directed by [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]], released under [[Himmatwala (2013 film)|the same title]] on 29 March 2013. The movie opened to negative reviews and was declared a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|last=Roy|first=Priyanka|date=7 May 2013|title=Ajay tells us why himmatwala flopped|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130507/jsp/entertainment/story_16865800.jsp#.WQbiTUV97IV|work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]|location=Kolkata|publisher=[[ABP Group]]|access-date=1 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Mehta|first1=Ankita|title=From 'Himmatwala' to 'Zanjeer': Top 10 Worst Bollywood Films of 2013|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/from-himmatwala-to-zanjeer-top-10-worst-bollywood-films-of-2013-528974|access-date=1 June 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|date=10 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Himmatwala': Sajid Khan, Ajay Devgn's charm tepid at the box office|publisher=[[Zee News]]|date=1 April 2013}}</ref>
 
A remake of the film starring [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Tamannaah]] and directed by [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]], released under [[Himmatwala (2013 film)|the same title]] on 29 March 2013. The film opened to negative reviews and became a [[box-office bomb]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Roy|first=Priyanka|date=7 May 2013|title=Ajay tells us why himmatwala flopped|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130507/jsp/entertainment/story_16865800.jsp#.WQbiTUV97IV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206011434/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130507/jsp/entertainment/story_16865800.jsp#.WQbiTUV97IV|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 December 2017|work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]|location=Kolkata|publisher=[[ABP Group]]|access-date=1 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Himmatwala': Sajid Khan, Ajay Devgn's charm tepid at the box office|publisher=[[Zee News]]|date=1 April 2013}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1983 Indian films]]
[[Category:1983 action comedy films]]
[[Category:Hindi remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Hindi remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
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[[Category:1980s action comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:1980s action comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:1980s masala films]]
[[Category:Padmalaya Studios films]]

Latest revision as of 05:25, 4 March 2026

This article is about the 1983 film. For the 1998 film, see Himmatwala (1998 film). For the 2013 film remake, see Himmatwala (2013 film).


Himmatwala
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Raghavendra Rao
Produced byG. A. Seshagiri Rao
Krishna (Presents)
Written byKadar Khan (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story bySatyanand
Based onOoruki Monagadu (1981)
StarringJeetendra
Sridevi
Music byBappi Lahiri
CinematographyK. S. Prakash Rao
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Production
company
Release date
  • 25 February 1983 (1983-02-25)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office₹11.5 crore (equivalent to ₹157 crore or US$22 million in 2019)[1]

Himmatwala (transl. 'The brave one') is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Jeetendra and Sridevi in the lead roles, with G. A. Seshagiri Rao producing under the Padmalaya Studios banner and Krishna presenting the film. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film Ooruki Monagadu, which was also directed by Raghavendra Rao and starred Krishna.

Upon release, Himmatwala became a massive commercial success, grossing ₹5 crore and emerging as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the 1980s.[2] The film marked a breakthrough for Sridevi in Hindi cinema, propelling her to stardom. Her performance in the popular song "Naino Mein Sapna" was widely appreciated, with Rediff noting that while the water pots dominated the frames, it was Sridevi's bejeweled outfits and headgear that captivated the audience.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Master Dharam Murti sees Sher Singh Bandookwala kill a man. However, thanks to his wealth and influence, Bandookwala is exonerated. Seeking revenge, Bandookwala falsely accuses Murti of sexually assaulting a teacher named Menaka. Murti is deeply demoralised by the incident and leaves the village, abandoning his wife and children so that they will not face the stigma of being related to him.

His wife, Savitri, works tirelessly to ensure that their son, Ravi, becomes an engineer. Ravi grows up and returns to the village as the chief engineer on the new dam construction project. Meanwhile, Bandookwala has been terrorising the villagers. His daughter Rekha follows in his footsteps by harassing people. Ravi's sister, Padma, becomes pregnant by Munimji's son, Shakti. Bandookwala wants to exploit this situation to torment Ravi.

According to his plan, Shakti marries Padma and starts to torture her. Eventually, Rekha realises how cruel her father is and falls in love with Ravi, admiring his honesty and kindness. She pretends to be pregnant, putting Bandookwala in the same position as Ravi with his sister. Ravi suddenly finds his father among the dam workers and brings him back to prove his innocence to the village council. Bandookwala is held responsible for all his wrongdoings and is due to be punished by the panchayat. However, Dharam Murti asks everyone to forgive him on condition that he reforms. Bandookwala promises to become a better person, and Rekha marries Ravi.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music album was composed by Bappi Lahiri and the lyrics were penned by Indeevar.

Song Singer
"Nainon Mein" Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
"Ladki Nahin Hai" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Taki O Taki" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Wah Wah Wah" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Imtihan Imtihan" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Remake[edit | edit source]

Main article: Himmatwala (2013 film)

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 film opened to negative reviews and became a box-office bomb.[4][5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Top Earners 1980-1989 (Figures in Ind Rs)". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Sridevi's IMMORTAL onscreen avatars". Rediff. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  4. ↑ Roy, Priyanka (7 May 2013). "Ajay tells us why himmatwala flopped". The Telegraph. Kolkata: ABP Group. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "'Himmatwala': Sajid Khan, Ajay Devgn's charm tepid at the box office". Zee News. 1 April 2013.

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