Hoshiyar
| Hoshiyar | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Kader Khan(dialogues) Indeevar (lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | Paruchuri Brothers |
| Story by | Satyanand |
| Based on | Kirayi Rowdylu (1981) |
| Produced by | G. Hanumantha Rao Krishna (Presents) |
| Starring | Jeetendra Shatrughan Sinha Jaya Prada Meenakshi Sheshadri |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Production company | |
Release date | 18 January 1985 |
Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Hoshiyar (transl. Careful) is a 1985 Hindi-language action film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.[1][2] It stars Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Jaya Prada, Meenakshi Sheshadri and music composed by Bappi Lahiri.[1] The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Kirayi Rowdylu (1981).[1] The film did not do well at the box office.[3]
Plot[edit]
The film begins with 3 close friends Jagannath, Dhartiraj, & Malpani. Once Jagannath wins a jackpot when the remaining two are green-eyed, kills him, and displays it as fortune. Moreover, it impoverished Jagannath’s family. So, his wife Sitadevi quits the town along with two sons, Rakesh & Rajesh. The train they are traveling surrenders to an accident in which Rajesh is separated and reared by an old man. After some time, he passes away entrusting his blind granddaughter Shanti’s responsibility to him. Years roll by, and Rakesh becomes a pop singer and an unbeknownst crush on Dhartiraj's daughter Jyothi. Rajesh is a ruffian who benefits Dhartiraj and dotes on his sister Shanti. Dhartiraj opposes the love affair of Rakesh & Jyothi as he is committed to knitting her with Malpani's son Shakti. By now, friction ensues between Dhartiraj & Rajesh when heinous molests and slays Shanti. Hence, Rajesh abducts Jyothi in vengeance. Rakesh finds their whereabouts through Rajesh’s love interest Radha. Immediately, he moves by leaving Radha in the custody of his mother. Hereupon, Sitadevi learns Rajesh as her own, so they proceed and bar the battle of siblings. Besides, Dhartiraj betrays Malpani when he reforms. At last, Rakesh & Rajesh cease the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Rakesh & Jyothi and Rajesh & Radha.
Cast[edit]
The cast is as follows:[4]
- Jeetendra as Rakesh
- Shatrughan Sinha as Rajesh
- Jaya Prada as Radha
- Meenakshi Sheshadri as Jyoti
- Tanuja as Seeta
- Pran as Dhartiraj
- Kader Khan as Malpani
- Shakti Kapoor as Malpani's Son
- Asrani as Jumbo
- Ranjeet as Shambhu Das
Production[edit]
The film is one of several collaborations between Jeetendra and Jaya Prada.[5]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music of the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri.[1]
Track listing[edit]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Bhaiya Ke Haath Mein" (Happy) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Asha Bhosle |
| "Bhaiya Ke Haath Mein" (Sad) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Asha Bhosle |
| "Dil Sangeet Ka" | Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri |
| "Atka Atka" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Choli Tere" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Teri Jaisi Koi" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Ho Ja Hoshiyar" | Asha Bhosle |
Reception[edit]
The film was listed by India Today as one of the year's expensive Hindi action films which did not leave a mark commercially.[3] Rediff.com lists the film as an example to films employing the exaggerated "dishoom dishoom" sound effect in action scenes.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Arunachalam, Param (14 April 2020). BollySwar: 1981 - 1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. p. 573. ISBN 978-81-938482-2-7.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1994). Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute. p. 504. ISBN 978-0-85170-455-5.
- ^ a b Mitra, Sumit (26 December 1985). "Hindi films: As action movies flop in a row, Bollywood tries its luck with romantic flicks". India Today. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Hoshiyar Cast List". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ Abraham, Letty Mariam (27 February 2015). "Jeetendra and his leading ladies". News18. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "10 reasons to Dishoom Bollywood!". Rediff.com. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
