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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
OK! I have heard lot of complaints for not writing reviews on the latest and greatest! But I would still request the permission to continue writing reviews on some oldies as well.
Boasting of a cast full of stars and the then hit jodi of Dharmendra and Hema Malini, this movie has nothing to proffer in any department. Apparently, a hit in its time, the movie proved to be an important milestone in Hema Malini's career.
Story: Rajmata's (Durga Khote) grand-daughter, Ratna, has been missing since the age of 12. Rajkumar Singh (Dharmendra) and Diwan Gajendra Singh (Premnath) conspire to hoodwink the Rajmata by getting an imposter to take her place. They find Shanno (Hema Malini) to do the job. Shanno agrees to do the job as she is in love with Rajkumar and hopes to change Rajkumar back to a good human, who's gone bad due to his ex-girlfriend's (Bindu) deception in love.
On finding Ratna, Rajmata is ecstatic and prepares to hand over the crown as well as the keys to a vast treasure to her. Rajmata's nephew Pratap Bahadur (Prem Chopra) wants to marry Ratna for the wealth as well.
But this is an Indian movie, so all ends well. Also, Shanno turns out be to the original Ratna. Johnny Walker is good in the role of a Dharmendra's house keeper. Nadira is wasted in a minisule role as Shanno's guardian.
Nothing more to write about this movie. The songs aren't impressive either. You can skip it, if you like.
think M Rating: 2.5/5.0
Standing in Mayuri (a cassette/dvd rent out place in my neighborhood), my friends and I decide to pick Ram Balram to entertain ourselves on a Friday night. What a great decision it was. :)
This movie is not an Anil Kapoor starrer - do not get confused with Ram Avtaar or Ram Lakhan. It stars the rock solid combination from Sholay/Chupke Chupke[/Hum Kaun Hai :)] - Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan. No Hema Malini/Jaya Bhaduri though - it has got Zeenat Aman and Rekha.
A cup of tea, a blanket and buzzing sound of heater on a wintry day in summer is what we all found to comfort ourselves as Ram Balram unfolded itself. The title song plays - "Ek rasta, aha ahaa, Do raahi, aaha aaha...", one of all the hummable songs by Laxmikanth Pyaarelal in this 1980 release.
As names go by your eyes - Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman..., you start thinking of their hits... DharamVeer in 1977..., AB, Rekha..., the most happening pair of late 70s and early 80s... this all makes you ready for a fun-filled night. And the last but not the least name to appear is that of Vijay Anand - WOW, director of Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, Teesri Manzil, Blackmail, Johnny Mera Naam, Guide, etc..., I am all geared up for a fun-filled evening. :)
First 10-15 minutes into the movie and it's damn fast - so many turns and twists into the story... one of my friends' is all praise for my selection... the much awaited "aaha-aaha" song comes... awesome music... but what's more in the movie - nothing - a couple of songs, a couple of fights, old mirch-masala with nothing I could enjoy... perhaps, my expectations were too high. But the truth is the movie disappointed me thoroughly. This was no where close to the movie I remembered from my childhood - something I had enjoyed lots...
Story: After assassinating his step-brothers, Jagatpal (Ajit) forces his sister-in-law (Urmila Bhatt) to give everything she has - money, property, life and two boys - Ram (Dharmendra) and Balram (AB). Fear is deep rooted in the 2 boys since childhood and result - Balram (Amitabh Bachchan) is a police inspector and Bholuram (aka Ram) is a motor mechanic. Ram and Balram acquire wealth, by hook or by crook, for their uncle. In doing so, Ram incurs the wrath of Chandan Singh (Prem Chopra) and Suleiman Seth (Amjad Khan). But all ends well in the end.
Twists & Turns: Balram has fallen for Shobha (Rekha), daughter of Professor (Utpal Dutt). And Ram is in love with Madhu (Zeenat Aman), little knowing that Madhu is the daughter of none other than his uncle, Jagatpal. Not really - Madhu is portrayed as daughter of Ajit by Helen, though Helen has Madhu from a social worker and had aborted Ajit's child. Also, Ram's mother and Balram's aunty (Urmila Bhatt) manages to save her life to return towards climax to agitate Dharam-praaji enough to end up in villain's den.
A total disappointment from story and direction perspective - though - all songs are more or less hummable and pretty pleasant to hear. See ratings. But the last song in the movie - "Balram ne bahut samjhaaya" is a sidey one.
And needless to say the tremendous amount of beatings and scoldings I got from my friends for recommending this movie... :( But the quest to entertain myself continues... :)
Rating: 2.0/5.0
