Haqeeqat (transl. Reality) is a 1985 Hindi-language political action film, produced by Vijay Soorma and Rajeev Kumar under the Vidya Shree Films banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri.[1][2] The film is remake of the Telugu movie Neti Bharatam (1983), starring Suman, Vijayashanti in the pivotal roles.[3][4]
| Haqeeqat | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | T. Rama Rao |
| Written by | Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | T. Rama Rao |
| Story by | T. Krishna |
| Based on | Neti Bharatam (1983) |
| Produced by | Vijay Soorma Rajeev Kumar |
| Starring | Jeetendra Jaya Prada |
| Cinematography | B. S. Loknath |
| Edited by | Swamy Balu |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Production company | Vidya Shree Films |
Release date | 6 April 1985 |
Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot edit
Inspector Arjun Singh a sincere & sheer cop, newly arrives in the town. Immediately, he spots the city polluted with corruption, extortion, prostitution, black marketing, racism, etc. He learns these violations are conducted under the garb of a venomous politician MP Azghar Pandey associating with an Advocate Kapoor, SP Suraj Pal Singh, and Dr. Mathur. Arjun gallantly challenges them, aids & benefits the labor and befriends their leader Amar.
During that process, Arjun meets a woman Lanka Lakshmi Bai who runs a brothel house and tries to change their path. Arjun goes into incredulity to watch his college mate Bharti, wife of his friend Uma Shankar Baghi therein. Then, he discovers after their wedding, Uma Shankar acquired a job, following him, Bharti proceeded. Whereby, she was trapped and dragged into this profession. Now, Arjun approaches Uma Shankar and he denies Bharti. Hence, she spits on him and quits when Arjun shelters her. Yet, Bharti has to face several humiliations, so, Arjun marries her to provide her legitimacy. Parallelly, he reforms Lakshmi Bai relieves all the women from the hoods of prostitution, and establishes an Ashram.
Meanwhile, Azghar Pandey plots to occupy the labor colony when Arjun hinders it. Thus, infuriated Azghar Pandey sets fire to it which leads to the death of several people. Arjun collects the pieces of evidence against the knaves when they abduct pregnant Bharti. Accordingly, she realizes them as the same who ruined her life. At once, Arjun encounters them but he is badly injured. However, he succeeds in reaching the hospital along with Bharti where blackguards intrigue him to kill. Knowing it, Bharti flares up and eliminates the demons. Arjun claims her deed as inadmissible and asks her to surrender which she does so. At last, the judiciary acquits Bharti as guiltless. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Arjun & Bharti.[5]
Cast edit
- Jeetendra as Inspector Arjun
- Jaya Prada as Bharti
- Raj Babbar as Amar
- Swapna as Kusum
- Bindu as Laxmi
- Prem Chopra as Ajgar Pandey
- Sujit Kumar as SP Surajpal Singh
- Om Shivpuri as Dr. Mathur
- Bharat Kapoor as Ajgar's Advocate
- Asrani as Constable Mahipal Singh
- Nilu Phule as Kusum's Father
- Dulari as Amar's Mother
- Beena Banerjee as Sharda
- Chandrashekhar as Police Inspector
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Employment Exchange Officer
- Viju Khote as Hospital Ward Boy, Guest Role
Soundtrack edit
Lyrics: Indeevar
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Tune Pilaya Hai" | Kishore Kumar |
| "Suswagatam" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Main Bharatmata" | Asha Bhosle, Shabbir Kumar |
| "Ghan Ghan" | Shabbir Kumar |
| "Chalo Chalo Chachi, Jayenge Dawakhane" | Usha Mangeshkar, Anwar, Chandrani Mukherjee, Nitin Mukesh |
| "Suno Suno" | S. Janaki |
References edit
- ^ "Haqeeqat (1985) (Movie Review)". gomolo.
- ^ "Haqeeqat (1985)". MuVyz.
- ^ "Haqeeqat (1985)". IBOS.
- ^ "Haqeeqat (1985)". Cinemagia.
- ^ "Haqeeqat (1985) (Story)". Movie Stream Online. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015.
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