Dadagiri

I wouldn't even blame you for not knowing anything about this movie. And as Basanti would have said it, "Yeh toh wahi misaal ho gayi, koi zaamendaar ki bekaari toh hai nahi, ki marzi na marzi karni hi padegi".

A 1987 release, this movie marked the debut of Deepak Shivdasani as a director. Deepak, who? He directed Bhai (the one with 'Khul Gaya Naseeb' song and Sunil Shetty in its star cast) and Baaghi (starring Salman Khan and marking the debut of Nagma).

The movie is not bad but perhaps it might not adhere to today's audience's taste, who would predict perhaps each and every aspect of the movie. There's nothing that is noteworthy about this movie but for perhaps a typical 80s style direction.

Interesting tidbit: Anu Malik is the music director for this Dharmendra, Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure, Amrish Puri starrer flick. The music is a disaster. And it is surprising to find that even in those days, Anu did not hesitate from lending his voice to songs. It's the 'Barkha bani Durga' background song. Yeah, those are indeed the lyrics of one of the songs! If interested, the ear-irritating collection can be found here.

In fact, one of the songs (Joh Muskuruhaat) has been repeated by Anu in another album of his. I can't seem to recollect it now but will update this part pretty soon.


Story: Dharma daada (Dharmendra) and Deepa (Rati Agnihotri) love each other. But to save the life of her ailing father, Deepa sacrifices her love and marries some one else leaving a heart broken Dharma who get's addicted to alcohol. A few years later, Deepa's husband dies leaving behind their daughter Barkha (Padmini Kolhapure).

Deepa's husband's elder brother, Bhanupratap (Amrish Puri) kills Deepa in a plan to acquire her entire wealth. However, he's trapped by fate as Deepa's will has handed over a trust, the responsibility to caretake the wealth and business till Barkha turns 21. Bhanupratap and his wife (Shashikala) move to Deepa's house along with their 2 kids - Roshan (Rakesh Bedi) and Chandni.

Barkha grows under the terror and fear of Bhanupratap and his family. To relieve herself of the pains, she tries to commit suicide. Suraj (Govinda) saves her. It's first sight love for Suraj to be only accepted later by Barkha.

Bhanupratap makes Barkha sign legal deeds to transfer all her wealth to the former on the day she turns 21. Post that, she's thrown down from a cliff. Dharma dada saves her to find that she's the daughter of his long lost love, Deepa. He decides to avenge Deepa's murder. He teaches Barkha fighting skills and transforms her from Barkha to Durga (Guess, which song would be playing now? :)). A series of twists before the goons are killed and all is well.

Did you say where did I get to see this movie? It's on Rajshri. Here's the link for the more inquisitive ones. And you would be amazed by the high quality print.

think M Rating: 2.0/5.0