Bhagwaan Dada is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by J. Om Prakash. The plot is about a criminal who becomes morally redeemed through his love for a child. The film stars Rajinikanth in the title role, with Rakesh Roshan, Sridevi, Tina Munim, Paresh Rawal, Danny Denzongpa and Hrithik Roshan in pivotal roles.[1][2]
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| Directed by | J. Om Prakash |
| Screenplay by | Ramesh Pant |
| Story by | Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza |
| Produced by | Rakesh Roshan |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Rakesh Roshan Sridevi Tina Munim |
| Cinematography | Pushpal Dutta |
| Edited by | Nand Kumar |
| Music by | Rajesh Roshan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
editBhagwaan, a villager new to the city, turns to crime to survive and joins Shambhu Dada's gang. He avoids violence against women. When a widow hangs herself after being raped by Shambhu, Bhagwaan adopts her orphaned baby and vows to change.
Twelve years later, Bhagwaan, now known as Bhagwaan Dada, transforms the slum into a safe neighborhood. He rescues Swaroop, a naive newcomer, and takes him under his wing. Swaroop tries to save Bijli, a woman attacked by Shambhu's gang, but is beaten. Bijli, who is actually a scam artist, stays with Bhagwaan and his family.
Shambhu seeks revenge and tries to frame Bhagwaan for murder. Inspector Vijay, aware of Shambhu's crimes, helps Bhagwaan set a trap. Shambhu is caught and sentenced to life imprisonment. Bhagwaan invites Madhu to a celebration in Shantinagar, where Swaroop's attraction to Bijli becomes evident. At Madhu's birthday party, Bijli confesses her love for Swaroop. Meanwhile, Shambhu escapes prison and vows revenge.
Inspector Vijay reveals Bijli's past, leading Bhagwaan to angrily expel her. Later, Bhagwaan and Swaroop learn Bijli's true story of sacrificing her reputation to save her sister. They find her, and Swaroop's mother welcomes her. Preparations for Swaroop and Bijli's wedding begin, but Bhagwaan becomes worried when Govinda and Madhu go missing. Bhagwaan finds a terrified Madhu, who reveals that she and Govinda were kidnapped by Shambhu. Govinda bravely fought to save her but was left mutilated and dying. Govinda dies in Bhagwaan's arms, having sacrificed himself.
Bhagwaan vows revenge and keeps Govinda's death a secret to avoid disrupting Geeta and Swaroop's wedding. During the wedding, Bhagwaan fights Shambhu, ultimately killing him but getting mortally wounded. He blesses the couple with his blood before dying. Swaroop and Geeta pledge to continue Bhagwaan's legacy.
Cast
edit- Rajinikanth as Bhagwaan Dada
- Rakesh Roshan as Swaroop Dada
- Sridevi as Geeta / Bijli
- Tina Munim as Madhu
- Danny Denzongpa as Shambhu Dada
- Paresh Rawal as Inspector Vijay
- Satish Shah as Bijli's Patron
- Sujit Kumar as Haji Gaffar Ali Khan
- Om Prakash as Drunken Husband
- Hrithik Roshan as Govinda Dada
Music
editRajesh Roshan composed five songs penned by Farooq Qaiser and Indeevar. Two of them, "Tujhse Pehle Bematlab Thi Zindagani" and "Aaya Aaya Pyar Ka Zamana" were hits.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Tujhse Pehle" - 1 | Kishore Kumar |
| "Tujhse Pehle" - 2 | Kishore Kumar |
| "Aaj Hi Dil Tu De De" | Kishore Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal |
| "Aaya Aaya Pyar Ka Zamana, Meri Jaan, Saup De Khazana" | Mohammed Aziz, Asha Bhosle |
| "Chug Gayi Chidiya Jo Khet" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Pehli Baar Dil Jala" | Asha Bhosle |
References
edit- ^ Scroll Staff. "That time when Hrithik Roshan played Rajinikanth's son 30 years ago". Scroll.in. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ "Bollywood stars who started off as child actors". Business Insider. Retrieved 30 June 2019.