Janta Hawaldar
Janta Havaldar (transl. The people's Havildar) is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Mehmood, with Rajesh Khanna playing the title role, paired opposite Yogita Bali. The film has Ashok Kumar and Hema Malini making extended guest appearances. This film was not commercially successful at the time of its release. However over the years, the film has been appreciated by the audiences in its screening on television and has gained a cult following over the years.[1] This movie has songs sung by a newcomer Anwar as Kishore Kumar refused to sing for the movie as it had his ex-wife Yogita Bali in the lead.
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Directed by | Mehmood |
Starring | Rajesh Khanna Yogita Bali Ashok Kumar Hema Malini Mehmood |
Music by | Rajesh Roshan |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
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Plot
Janta, a beautiful naive simple minded young man who wants to join the police force in the following of both his grandfather and his father after getting refused then accepted him with the support of his new friends police commissure and his daughter Deepo. Janta unintentionally become very successful in his work, meets blind florist Sonana and falls in love with her. Janta gets some enemies including Sonana's uncle who is hiding a secret and scared from Janta that he will explore it will Janta escape evil plans from his enemies who want to get him fired from police? will he explore Sonana uncle secret marry Sonana? or will things turn against him?
Music
# | Song | Singer |
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1 | "Teri Aankhon Ki Chaahat Mein" | Anwar |
2 | "Humse Ka Bhool Huyi" | Anwar |
3 | "Aadhi Roti Saara Kabaab" | Lata Mangeshkar, Anwar |
4 | "Badaam Onho Laate" | Usha Mangeshkar, Mehmood |
5 | "Are Zulekha Kahan Hai Ri Tu" | Mehmood |