Awaargi
Awaargi is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt starring Anil Kapoor, Govinda, and Meenakshi Sheshadri in lead roles. Over the years it has gained critical praise and is considered a classic now. Govinda received critical acclaim for his role. [1][2]
| Awaargi | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | Mahesh Bhatt |
| Produced by | P. Raghnunath |
| Written by | Suraj Sanim |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Anu Malik |
| Cinematography | Nadeem Khan |
| Edited by | Dimpy Bahl |
| Distributed by | Swaraajya Shree Movies |
Release date | 26 January 1990 |
Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Like several other 1980s films by Mahesh Bhatt, Awaargi, containing serious and realistic content, belongs to the arthouse cinematic genre, known in India as parallel cinema. On its release, it received critical acclaim.[3]
Story
Lala Jamal Khan (Anupam Kher) is one of the underground dons in Bombay, and has several men to carry out all kinds of criminal activities for him. One of them is Azad (Anil Kapoor), who he uses to scare people, and Azad has never failed him. Then Azad goes and rescues a prostitute named Meena (Meenakshi Sheshadri) from Ranubhai (Avtar Gill), who owes allegiance to rival don, Bhau's (Paresh Rawal), group and invites his ire and anger. Azad refuses to submit to anyone, and assists Meena meet her goal - which is to be a famous singer. He entrusts her to a music director by the name of Dhiren (Govinda), and sits back and watches as Meena becomes popular day by day. Azad has fallen in love with Meena, but is unable to tell this. What Azad does not know that Dhiren too has fallen in love with Meena, and it appears that Meena is also attracted to him. Before Azad can pursue this any further, he must contend with Bhau's hoodlums - who have been instructed to kill him under any circumstances.
Cast
- Anil Kapoor as Azad
- Govinda as Dhiren Kumar
- Meenakshi Sheshadri as Meena
- Anupam Kher as Lala Jamal Khan
- Paresh Rawal as Bhau
- Satish Kaushik as Azad's Friend
- Avtar Gill as Ranu Bhai
- Ghulam Ali as Himself (Special Appearance)
Music
The music of Awaargi was by Anu Malik. The lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Tara Bana Dala" | Ghulam Ali |
| "Baali Umar Ne Mera Haal Woh Kiya" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz |
| "Ae Mere Saathiya, Tu Koi Geet Gaa" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz |
| "Mujrewali Hoon Main, Mujra Karti Hoon" | Anuradha Paudwal |
| "Daak Babu Aaya" | Asha Bhosle |
References
- "Awaargi – Film Review". Planet Bollywood. Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- "Mahesh Bhatt's Awaargi: This Is Anil Kapoor, Govinda starrer didn't get the recognition it deserved- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- Shah, Akshay. "Kaash". Planet Bollywood. Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2008.