| Santaan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
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| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Story by |
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| Based on | Surigaadu (1992) |
| Produced by | D. Ramanaidu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Anand–Milind |
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Release date | 3 November 1993 |
Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Santaan (transl. Progeny) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu of Suresh Productions and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Deepak Tijori, Neelam, with music composed by Anand–Milind. The film is remake of the Telugu film Surigaadu (1992), made by the same banner and director.
Plot
Sarju Narayan a watchman lives along with his wife Lakshmi. The couple loves endears their son Amar and Sarju strives to civilize him. However, Amar cons and concocts as a toff and falsifies his parents too. He falls for benevolent Aasha, daughter of business magnate Sethji. After a while, Aasha learns the actuality and berates his perfidy but he muddles through. Besides, Sarju works out to acquire a fine job for Amar using his influence when he rejects to affirm him as his father. Thus, Sarju discovers his imposture and necks him out. Accordingly, Amar & Aasha marries, and Sarju & Lakshmi visit the wedding at the request of Aasha where they are disregarded. Now Aasha declares to Amar that their marital life will begin only after he respects his parents. Then, Sethji rues in grabbing the land allotted to Sarju for his gain. Hence, he makes Amar welcome his parents by forging as a reformed person which they accept. Time passes, Aasha gives birth to a baby boy and gradually Sarju & Lakshmi are transformed into servants. After being subjected to several humiliations, they quit the house when Lakshmi collapses knowing the betrayal of Amar. Here, Sarju realizes that Lakshmi is suffering from heart problems and must get operated on soon. Immediately, he approaches Amar for help but he denies it. Since all avenues closed, Sarju sues Amar to pay back the amount which he has spent on him. Amar's behavior never proclaims their parentage. At last, the court gives judgment in favor of Sarju. Finally, the movie ends with Sarju & Lakshmi moving abroad for treatment.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Sarju Narayan Singh
- Moushumi Chatterjee as Laxmi Singh
- Deepak Tijori as Amar Singh
- Neelam as Asha
- Navin Nischol as Mr. Saxena
- Prem Chopra as Seth
- Suresh Oberoi as Judge
- Johnny Lever as Kaalia
- Kunika as Gulaabi
- Laxmikant Berde as Vachani
- Asrani as Champak
- Satyendra Kapoor as Seetaram
- Guddi Maruti as Vachani Daughter
- Deven Bhojani as Bunty College friend of Amar.
- Javed Khan Amrohi as Postman
- Adi Irani as Ajay
- Rakesh Pandey as Mannsukhani,Defence lawyer
Soundtrack
Lyrics by Sameer
| Song | Singer |
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| "Dilon Mein Duaen" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Tulsi Ne Ramayan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Aa Zara Kareeb Aa, Tujhe Hai Meri Kasam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra |
| "Dilon Mein Duaen" | Alka Yagnik |
| "Kaanton Ko Na" | Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu |
| "Zuban Zuban Pe" | Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu |
| "College Mein Honi" | Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan |
| "Suno To Meri Asha" | Sadhana Sargam, Abhijeet |
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