Majboor was a movie, released in 1974, that shows the fate of a man, who gets stuck in a web of his own making and is now making frantic efforts to extricate himself from that web. Majboor means 'Somebody who is being forced into a course of action'. The movie was a fairly decent hit, with some good performance by the leading man, the superstar Amitabh Bachchan. The movie was directed by Ravi Tandon, and produced by Premji. The movie had some good music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, and the story of the movie was written by the hit pair of Javed Akhtar-Salim Khan (who had written many other leading movie stories as well). The stars of the movie, included, besides Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Madan Puri, Rehman and Farida Jalal.
The movie is apparently based on an earlier American movie called Zigzag (released in 1970), based on the same subject (that of an innocent man framing himself to collect money that his family will need, since he believes that he is on his death bed, but then gets cured and now wants his freedom back).
So, Amitabh Bachchan leads a simple life as a travel agent, with his mother, his brother and his wheelchair bound sister (Farida Jalal) depending on him for the running of the family. And then, it seems that the gods have frowned down on him, and he starts suffering headaches, which leads to the diagnosis of an incurable brain tumor. But, what worried him apart from death is the fact that since he is the sole bread winner of the family, what will happen after his death ? Who will take care of him family ? This makes him even more desperate.
And in this desperation, he strikes upon an idea. One of his clients dies, and the brother of the dead man offers a reward of Rs. 5 lakhs for the finding of the murderer. And Rs. 5 lakh is a huge amount. Ravi (Amitabh) plays a game in which he will be blamed for the murder, and his family will get the Rs. 5 lakh. Everything goes according to plan, and he is caught and sentenced to death for the murder. And then, something else happens. While in jail, he suffers a major attack, and is taken to hospital where his tumor is cured; now he wants his life back, but he has already plotted his one role in the murder and is a sentenced criminal. How does he get his life back, and get the sentence reversed ? It's a taut tale, fast moving, also starring the beautiful Parveen Babi.
Deewar, released in 1975, is considered by many to be a benchmark of what a good commercial film ought to be all about. The film scored highly in all the components that go into making a brilliantly successful film-directing, writing, acting and music.
The strength of the film lies in the fact that it talks of a problem common to us all- the problem of sticking to the path of good and truth at the cost of all.
Anand Verma (Satyen kappu) is a moralistic and upright trade union leader who works hard to better the lives of his fellow workers. His family consisting of his wife (Sumitra Devi-Nirupa Roy) and two songs (Vijay Amitabh Bachchan and Ravi, Shashi Kapoor) is small and happy. Anand however is blackmailed by his corrupt bosses who threaten to kill his wife and sons if Anand does not comply with the terms and conditions set down by the management. Left with no choice, he agrees and the workers turn on him believing him to be a traitor to their cause. He flees from the place, abandoning his family. His family is also persecuted by the angry mob who brand young Vijay’s arm with the words “My father is a thief”. Sumitra Devi is forced to bring her children to Mumbai where she struggles as a day labourer to care for her now homeless boys.
Vijay grows up with a sense of acute victimisation. He sacrifices his education and starts working from a very young age to help out his mother. Soon he catches the eyes of an underworld boss who offers him the opportunity to leave behind his impoverished lifestyle by joining the world of crime. Ravi’s life follows an exactly opposite direction. He is an excellent student and grows up to become an upright police officer. Soon Vijay falls for Veera (Neetu Singh), the daughter of the Police Commisioner, while Vijay falls for Anita (PArveen Babi) a “loose” woman. When their mother comes to know of Vijay’s nefarious activities she leaves him. The brothers have a famous confrontational scene (“Mere Paas Maa Hai”-Our mother is with me) considered to be one of the best written scenes of Hindi films. The climax sees Vijay repenting for the wrong choices he made in his life and his mother forgiving her errant son as he lies dying in his arms.
Deewar is a must watch film on many counts. First of all Salim-Javed’s story and screenplay is very powerful and thought provoking. Secondly, Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Vijay as the wronged son who strays off the right path is superlative. Parveen Babi as the liberated working, smoking, drinking and sleeping with her lover before marriage is also very good. But the film belongs to Yash Chopra who as the man wielding the baton does a marvellous job.
CAST
Directed by Yash Chopra
Produced by Gulshan Rai
Written by Salim-Javed
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi
Music by Rahul Dev Burman
Cinematography Kay Gee
Editing by T.R. Mangeshkar, Pran Mehra
Namak Halal released in 1982, was directed by Prakash Mehra, the man who gave Amitabh Bachchan Zanjeer and us a viewers, a superstar. Namak Halal went on to become one of the biggest hits of his career and of the year that it released. It bore his trademark style of story telling, interesting with lots of twists and turns, the right amount of emotional drama and a nice does of comedy. The film starred some of the biggest stars of that era who turned in superb performances like Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Om Prakash and the dusky powerhouse of talent Smita Patil.
Young Arjun is brought up by his Daddu (paternal grandfather) Om Prakash after his father is killed in the line of duty, while trying to save the life of his employer. As he grows up, he is sent to the city by Om Prakash, in searh of a new job and a new life. In the city he meets up with Bhairon ( Ram P. Sethi) who helps him land a job at a five star hotel. The hotel is owned by Raja (Shashi Kapoor). In the course of his work he ends up saving the honour of a female employee, Poonam (Smita Patil) and the duo end up falling in love. Arjun Singh also discovers that the manager of the hotel (Ranjeet) and a host of shadowy bad guys are out to kill Raja. The whole thing has been planned in a way so as to point the finger of suspicion at Savitri Devi (Waheeda Rehman) Raja’s foster mother. The bad guys have enlisted the support of a cabaret singer Nisha (Parveen Babi) to get close to Raja but she ends up falling in love with him.
Arjun Singh smells a rat and at the same time his grandfather who has come down to the city tells him that Savitri Devi is his real mother who had taken on the responsibility of bringing up the orphaned Raja at her husband’s insistence. She had sent her own flesh and blood, Arjun away to the village so that she could fulfil her duties properly. This piece of news reaffirms and strengthens Arjun’s resolve to clear his mother’s name and save his employer’s life from the villains. Whether Arjun is able to save Raja’s life and whether Raja is able to recognise Savitri Devi’s sacrifice forms the climax of the film.
Thodi Si Jo Pee Li Hai
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Lyrics from the movie Namak Halal:
Aaj Rapat
Arey Arey Arey Na Na Na
Aaj Rapat Jaayen Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
Aaj Fisal Jaayen Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
(Humein Jo Uthaiyyo Toh) - 2
Khud Bhi Rapat Jaiyyo Ha Khud Bhi Fisal Jaiyyo
Aaj Rapat Ha Ha Aaj Rapat Jaiyyo Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
(Barsaat Mein Thi Kaha Baat Aaisi
Pehli Baar Barsi Barsaat Aaisi) - 2
Kaisi Yeh Hawa Chali, Paani Mein
Aag Lagi, Jaane Kya Pyas Jagi Re
Bheega Yeh Tera Badan
Jagaaye Meethi Chubhan
Nashe Mein Zoome Ye Mann Re
Kaha Hu Main Mujhe Bhi Yeh Hosh Nahi
(Na Ha Ho Ho) - 2 (Aaj Behak Jaaye Toh Hosh Na Dilaiyyo) - 2
(Hosh Jo Dilaiyyo Toh) - 2 Khud Bhi Behak Jaiyyo
Aaj Rapat Ha Ha Aaj Rapat Jaiyyo Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
(Baadal Mein Bijli Baar Baar Chamke
Dil Mein Mere Aaj Pehli Baar Chamke) - 2
Haseena Dari Dari, Baahon Mein Simat Gayi
Seene E Lipat Gayi Re Tujhe Toh Aya Mazaa
Tujhe Toh Aayi Haseen, Meri Toh Jaan Fasi Re
Jaanejigar Kidhar Chali Nazar Churake
(Ha Ha Ho Ho) - 2 (Baat Ulajh Jaiyyo Toh Aaj Na Suljhaiyyo) - 2
(Baat Jo Suljhaiyyo Toh) - 2, Khud Bhi Ulajh Jaiyyo
Aaj Rapat Ha Ha Aaj Rapat Jaiyyo Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
(Badal Se Chham Chham Se Sharab
Barse Saawari Ghata Se Shabaab Barse) - 2
Boondon Ki Baji Payal, Ghata Ne Chhedi Gazal
Ye Raat Gayi Machal Re Dilon Ke Raaz Khule
Fizaa Mein Rang Ghule, Jawaa Dil Khulke Mile Re
Hona Tha Jo Hua Wahi Ab Darana Kya
(Ha Ha Ho Ho) - 2
(Aaj Doob Jaaye To Hame Na Bachaiyyo) - 2
(Humein Jo Bachaiyyo Toh) - 2, Khud Bhi Doob Jaiyyo
Aaj Rapat Ha Ha Aaj Rapat Jaiyyo Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo
Aaj Fisal Jaayen Toh Hamein Na Uthaiyyo, (Ha Ha Ho Ho) - 2
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Jawani Jaaneman
Jawaani jaan-e-man haseen dilruba
Milein do dil jawaan nisaar ho gaya
Jawaani jaan-e-man haseen dilruba
Milein do dil jawaan nisaar ho gaya
Shikaar khud yahaan shikaar ho gaya
Yeh kya sitam huwa
Yeh kya gulam huwa
Yeh kya ghazab huwa
Yeh kaise kab huwa
Na jaanoon main na jaane woh, aha
Jawaani jaan-e-man haseen dilruba
Milein do dil jawaan nisaar ho gaya
Aayi door se dekho dilruba aisi turuturutu
Khaayi bezubaan dil ne chot yeh kaisi
Arre woh, haan haan, mili nazar
Arre yeh, haan haan, huwa asar
Nazar nazar mein yeh sama badal gaya
Chalaaya teer jo mujhi pe chal gaya
Ghazab huwa, yeh kya huwa, yeh kab huwa
Na janoon main na jaane woh, oho
Jawaani jaan-e-man haseen dilruba
Milein do dil jawaan nisaar ho gaya
Shikaar khud yahaan shikaar ho gaya
Yeh kya sitam huwa
Yeh kya gulam huwa
Yeh kya ghazab huwa
Yeh kaise kab huwa
Na jaanoon main na jaane woh, oho
Dil yeh pyaar mein kaise
Khota hai dekho, aha aha aha aha
Kaatil jaan-e-man kaise
Hota hai dekho
Arre woh, haan haan, mila sanam
Arre yeh, haan haan, huwa sitam
Woh dushman jaana dildaar ho gaya
Ke aaj tak bilkul use pyaar ho gaya
Ghazab huwa, yeh kya huwa, yeh kab huwa
Na janoon main na jaane woh, aha
Jawaani jaan-e-man haseen dilruba
Milein do dil jawaan nisaar ho gaya
Shikaar khud yahaan shikaar ho gaya
Yeh kya sitam huwa
Yeh kya gulam huwa
Yeh kya ghazab huwa
Yeh kaise kab huwa
Na jaanoon main na jaane woh
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Pag Ghungroo
Buzurgon ne
Buzurgon ne, farmaya ki pairon pe apne khade hoke dikhlaao
Phir yeh zamaana tumhaara hai
Zamaane ke sur taal ke saath chalte chale jaao
Phir har taraana tumhaara fasaana tumhaara hai
Arey to lo bhaiya hum
Apne pairon ke oopar khade ho gaye
Aur milali hai taal
Dabaalega daaton tale ungliyan,liyan
Yeh jahan dekhkar,dekhkar apni chaal
Wah wah wah wah
Dhanvad
Ki pag ghungroo
Ki pag ghungroo baandh meera naachi thi -2
Aur hum naachen bin ghungroo ke
Ki pag ghungroo baandh meera naachi thi
Woh teer bhalaa, kis kaam ka hai
Jo teer nishaaane se chooke chooke chooke re!
Ki pag ghungroo..
Aap andar se kuch aur
Bahar se kuch aur nazar aate hain
Bakhuda shakal se to chor nazar aate hain
Umar guzari hai saari chori mein
Saare sukh chain band jurm ki tijori mein
(Aap ka to lagta hai bas yahi sapna
Ram naam japna paraya maal apna) -2
Watan ka khaaya namak to namak halaal bano
Farz imaan ki zinda yahaan misaal bano
Paraya dhan parayi naar pe nazar mat dalo
Buri aadat hai yeh aadat abhi badal dalo
Kyonke yeh aadat to woh aag hai jo
Ik din apna ghar phoonke phoonke phoonke re!
Ki pag ghungroo..
Mausam-e-ishq mein machale huwe armaan hain hum
Dil ko lagta hai ke do jism ek jaan hai hum
Aisa lagta hai to lagne mein kuchh buraayi nahin
Dil yeh kehta hai aap apni hain paraayi nahin
Sange marmar ki hai, koi moorat ho tum
Badhi dilkash badhi, khubsoorat ho tum
Dil dil se milne ka koi mahoorat ho pyaase dilon ki zaroorat ho tum
Dil cheer ke dikhladoon maein dil mein yahin soorat haseen
Kya aapko lagta nahin hum hain mile pehle kahin
Kya desh hai kya jaat hai
Kya umra hai kya naam hai
Aji chhodhiye in baaton se humko bhala kya kaam hai
Aji suniye to
Hum aap milen to phir ho shuroo afsaane laila majnoo laila majnu ke
Ki pag ghungroo..
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Raat Baaki
Raat baaki, baat baaki
hona hai jo ho jaane do
socho na dekho to
dekho haan janeja mujhe pyar se
raat baaki, baat baaki
hona hai jo ho jaane do….
Kashti jawan dil ki toofan se takra gai
manzil mohabbat ki ab to kareeb aa gai
aa dekhle hai kya maaza dil haar ke
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