Zakhmi Sher
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| Zakhmi Sher | |
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 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Story by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Pradeep Sharma |
| Starring | Jeetendra Dimple Kapadia |
| Cinematography | M. Kannappa |
| Edited by | B. Krishnam Raju |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | TUTU Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Zakhmi Sher (transl. Wounded Lion) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film produced by Pradeep Sharma under the TUTU Films banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Jeetendra and Dimple Kapadia with the music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, it is a remake of the Telugu language film Bobbili Puli.[1] The film marks Kapadia's return to cinema after Bobby (1973).[2]
Plot
[edit]Major Vijay Kumar Singh, a lionhearted soldier, lives with his mother, Annapurna, sister Varsha, and finance Advocate Anu Gupta. Just before their wedding, the Indian Army declares an emergency. So, Vijay pauses and moves to the battlefield. Swami Kasinath Singh, a devotional-seeking traitorous, creates mayhem in society, clutching several higher officials once Annapurna visits his Ashram and detects him as her absconded husband who sharp practiced with the Army. Frightened, Kashinath slays her. Nevertheless, Chakradhar stands firm in the war zone, fortitudes others, and triumphs victory when honored with Maha Vir Chakra. In his post-return, he learns about and moves to knit them. Then, his father, Lala, stipulates that Vijay splice his insane daughter, Anandi, sacrificing his love. Consequently, Vijay witnesses several treacherous events: an industrialist, Raghunath Rai, arsons an empty warehouse by hiding grains, and a drunkard. Dharmaraj crashes innocents under his wheels. Twice, Vijay files up the case in Kasinath, counterfeits the judiciary, and acquits offenders as non-guilty when Vijay revolts and is sentenced. Moreover, Varsha is molested, and Badrinath, an acolyte of Kasinath, kills Rasik. Now, Vijay explodes by turning into a rebel Zakhmi Sher. He starts knocking down the barbarians, which elicits turbulence. Thus, the government appointed a special officer, Vinod Sharma, to lay hold of him. He requests him to surrender with an assurance to provide justice, which he denies. During that diehard, Badrinath slaughters Anandi to unveil her husband, and Chakradhar slays him. Before dying, he reveals the hitman as Kasinath, who his father is, and the homicide of his mother. So, he wipes him too and surrenders to the Police. In the court, Vijay uproars against the constitution and law & order. Finally, the movie ends with the judicial declaring Chakradhar guilty and destined for the death penalty.
Cast
[edit]- Jeetendra as Major Vijay Kumar Singh
- Dimple Kapadia as Advocate Anu Gupta
- Jayasudha as Anandi
- Amrish Puri as Swami Kashinath Singh
- Shakti Kapoor as Arsonist
- Nilu Phule as Lala (Anandi's father)
- Om Shivpuri as Mr. Gupta
- Vinod Mehra as Police Inspector
- Bharat Bhushan as Judge
- Jeevan as Lawyer
- Rohini Hattangadi
Soundtrack
[edit]Lyrics: Santosh Anand
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Hari Aao, Hari Aao, Hari Aao" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "O Mere Honewale Bachchon Ki Amma" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Dhak Chiki Dhak, Mazaa Aane Laga" | Alka Yagnik, Hemlata |
| "Yeh Janmbhoomi Janmdevi" | Suresh Wadkar |
| "Dekha Jo Tujhko To Pyar Ho Gaya, Dil Mera Tujh Pe Nisar Ho Gaya" | Shabbir Kumar, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
References
[edit]- ^ "Remembering Dasari Narayan Rao: Films That Celebrate His Legacy". News18. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ Jha, Subhash K. (November 2000). "Happily ever after". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
External links
[edit]- Zakhmi Sher at IMDb
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