Insaan
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Narendra Bedi
Written by	Rajindra Singh Bedi (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Narendra Bedi
Story by	Veena Bedi
Produced by	Ved Khanna
Starring	Vinod Khanna Jeetendra Reena Roy
Cinematography	Kaka Thakur
Edited by	Waman Bhosle Gurudutt Shirale
Music by	Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Production company	Mukesh Movies
Release date	25 June 1982 (1982-06-25)
Running time	121 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹22 million[1]
Box office	₹44 million[1]

Insaan (transl. Human) is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna and Reena Roy in the lead roles, with Amjad Khan featuring as the main antagonist. The film was launched in 1976 but faced several delays due to Khanna going to the US, and many other issues.

Insaan finally released on 25 June 1982 and received mixed reviews from critics. At the box office it was an average grosser.

Plot

Shankar is a self-starter who is scorned and expelled from the family by his virago stepmother. However, he well-earns with his hard work and lives buoyant with his wife Sona and a child Munna. By this time, his heinous stepbrothers Narendra Singh, Roop, & Pardhu spoil their share. So, they plot to grab Shankar's property and heir a malign Sher Singh to eliminate him, and he announces him as dead. Knowing it, Sona attempts suicide when she is rescued by an altruistic Ravi. Later, it becomes convenient for Sona protects herself from the clutches of her family, and also retrieve the property. Then, the blackguards besmirch the illicit relationships between them. So, to provide legitimacy to Sona & Munna Ravi marries her. Years roll by, and Ravi is tied to his family and dotes on Munna, but Sona stays far from him. Now, surprisingly Shankar returns alive. Being aware of the status quo, he remains silent in gratitude to Ravi. Here, learning the existence of Shankar Sona rushes to him and affirms the actuality which is overheard by Ravi. Meanwhile, Sher Singh and 3 brutal brothers abduct Munna. At last, Shankar & Ravi cease them when Ravi is severely injured while guarding Munna. Finally, the movie ends with Ravi leaving his breath reuniting Shankar & Sona.

Cast

• Vinod Khanna as Shankar
• Jeetendra as Ravi
• Reena Roy as Sona
• Amjad Khan as Sher Singh "Sheroo"
• Karan Dewan as Thakur
• Narendra Nath as Thakur Narendra Singh
• Sudhir as Pardhu
• Roopesh Kumar as Roopa
• Asit Sen as Villager
• Viju Khote as Girdhar
• Jayshree T. as Villager
• Birbal as Ravi's servant
• Amrit Pal as Sheroo's goon
• Aruna Irani as Dancer
• Keshto Mukherjee as Seth Ji
• Kishore Jariwala as Subedaar Saheb
• Master Sameer as Munna

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with the lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film features the song "Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai", sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

References

External links

• Insaan at IMDb