| Satyamev Jayate | |
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| Directed by | Raj N. Sippy |
| Produced by | Romu N. Sippy |
| Starring | Vinod Khanna Meenakshi Sheshadri Madhavi Anita Raj |
| Cinematography | Anwar Siraj |
| Edited by | Ashok Honda |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Satyamev Jayate (transl. Truth alone triumphs) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film, directed by Raj N. Sippy. It stars Vinod Khanna, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Madhavi, with Anita Raj, A. K. Hangal, Renu Joshi, Alankar, Neeta Puri, Saahil Chadha, Satyen Kappu, Sudhir Dalvi, Vinod Mehra, Shakti Kapoor and Anupam Kher.
The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Aavanazhi.[1] The film was a comeback film for Vinod Khanna and emerged a box office success.[2][3] Vinod Khanna’s performance as a police officer was critically acclaimed and is regarded as one of his best.[4][5][6] Meenakshi Sheshadri’s performance as a prostitute; was also acclaimed. The chemistry between Khanna and Sheshadri was appreciated.[7] The song "Dil Mein Ho Tum” gained popularity.[8]
Plot
Inspector Arjun Singh (Vinod Khanna) of Mumbai Police has attained the sordid reputation of being one of the most ruthless policemen in India. He is known for his torture and brutality. When a young man is killed in custody, Arjun is spoken to and warned, and subsequently transferred to the small town of Tehsil. Arjun denies these charges and asserts in vain, that the death was not his fault.
Arjun re-locates there, and finds to his horror that the family of the young man who died in his care, are his neighbors, and that this town regards him as enemy number one. Arjun must now come to terms with his past and compromise in this town, and find out what were the circumstances behind this young man's death or just get another transfer. However, he is abandoned by his lover Vidya (Anita Raj), and a determined Pooja (Madhvi) is doing all she can to bring justice to her brother's murder. Arjun finds solace in alcoholism and a prostitute, Seema (Meenakshi Sheshadri).
Cast
- Vinod Khanna as Inspector Arjun Singh
- Meenakshi Sheshadri as Seema
- Madhavi as Pooja Shastri
- Anita Raj as Vidya Kaul
- Anupam Kher as Advocate Amar Kaul
- Shakti Kapoor as Chaman Bagga
- Gulshan Grover as Satyaprakash
- Vinod Mehra as Inspector Mirza
- Om Shivpuri as Minister Yashpal
- Asrani as Mewaram
- Bharat Kapoor as Inspector Ravi Verma
- Viju Khote as Police Constable Dabu
- A. K. Hangal as Mr Shastri
- Subbiraj as Police Commissioner Prithvi Singh
- Ram Mohan as SP Rana
- Sudhir Dalvi as Mr. Mishra
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Farooq Kaiser
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Dil Mein Ho Tum" (Female) | S. Janaki |
| "Dil Mein Ho Tum" (Male) | Bappi Lahiri |
| "Dil Mein Ho Tum" (Sad) | Bappi Lahiri |
| "Tan Hai Hamara" | Shailendra Singh |
| "De Rahi Duayen" | Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "De Rahi Duayen" (Sad) | Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Tu Jaan Se Pyaara Hai" | Mitali Mukherjee |
References
- ↑ "Emphasis shifts". The Indian Express. 10 July 1987. p. 12.
- ↑ "Vinod Khanna: A star and an actor who set the screen ablaze with his presence". dailyo. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ "Bollywood star and Indian politician Vinod Khanna dies aged 70". Metro. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ "Remembering Vinod Khanna: 15 Films That Celebrate The Actor's Legacy". News18. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ "10 Iconic Cop Characters in Bollywood". filmfare.com. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ "RIP Vinod Khanna | 6 Oct 1946 - 27 April 2017". UdaipurTimes.com. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ "From angry young man to angry father: Vinod Khanna's cinematic voyage". Zee News. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ↑ SpotboyE. "Vinod Khanna's Birth Anniversary: Debonair Star's 10 Best Scenes And Songs". Spotboye. Retrieved 26 June 2019.