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Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
| Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar | |
|---|---|
| File:Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avtar.jpg | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogues) |
| Starring | Rajesh Khanna Shabana Azmi Shatrughan Sinha |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
| Cinematography | K. S. Hari |
| Edited by | B. Krishnam Raju |
Production company | Sri Annapurna International |
Release date | 23 March 1984 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar (English: Today's MLA Ram Avtar) is a 1984 political satire film starring Rajesh Khanna[1] in the lead role. It was a remake of MLA Yedukondalu [2] directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in Telugu. The film fetched gross of 2 crores at the box office in 1984.[3] The film was successful at the box office.[4]
The newspaper Hindu in its review of the film wrote on Rajesh Khanna's performance "Like most of his works, it is also a high-pitched melodrama which keeps you engaged with its pulsating heart and potent dialogues.In his climactic speech, Ram Avtar brings out what ails Indian democracy. When he says that those who sell their votes are equally corrupt as those who buy them, it rings a bell. When he points out that Indian public usually claps for bombastic speeches and unrealistic promises, it seems he is addressing aaj ka (today's) voter.[5]
Synopsis[edit]
Ram Avtar works as a widowed barber in a small village and lives with his sister-in-law, Sushma, who looks after him and his kids. Ram Avtar also personally grooms Minister Digvijay Singh. When Digvijay's political party is in need of someone to stand in the forthcoming election, Digvijay recommends Ram Avtar as his choice. This chance is grabbed by Ram Avtar and he wins the elections and becomes a big politician. Sushma watches the changes in his life from the sidelines.
Cast[edit]
- Rajesh Khanna as Ram Avtar
- Shabana Azmi as Sushma
- Shatrughan Sinha as Kranti Kumar
- Asrani as Bhajanlal
- Satyen Kappu as Digvijay Singh
- A. K. Hangal as Balmukund Tripathi
- Madan Puri as Makhanlal Kesari
- Om Shivpuri as Gaurishankar
- Shubha Khote as Mrs. Bhajanlal
- Deven Verma as Digvijay's PA
- Huma Khan as Bhajanlal's Daughter
Soundtrack[edit]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Tirupati Balaji" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Shri Ram Avtar" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Tukur Tukur Dekha Karoon, Tukur Tukur Dekha Karoon" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Jaago Re Jaago, Shuru Ho Gayi Hai Aaj Jung Hamari" | Mahendra Kapoor, Asha Bhosle |
| "Woh Jo Bichhde Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Chalo Calcutta, Chalo Calcutta" | Bappi Lahiri, Sharon Prabhakar |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984), Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar Cast, Reviews, Photos, Song Lyrics". whereincity.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ↑ "Aaj Ka MLA Ram Avtar — Starring Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Satyen Kappoo, Deven Verma, Madan Puri, Om Shivpuri". ibosnetwork.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao passes away: Best films of the multifaceted filmmaker | Entertainment News,The Indian Express".
- ↑ "Aaj Ka M.L.A Ram Avtar (1984) - NorthIndia - The Hindu".
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