Prateeksha(1993)
Prateeksha (transl. Waiting) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and produced by S. Ramanathan. The lead cast includes Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Vinod Mehra, and Govinda. The story follows Laxmi, a woman framed for her husband's murder by a jilted lover named Dinesh. Her children spend years gathering evidence to prove her innocence. The film explores themes of revenge, family loyalty, and the long pursuit of justice. It was released in India in 1993 and received mixed reviews from critics. The movie is known for its emotional courtroom climax and strong performances by the cast.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, ZengaTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Lawrence D'Souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Laxmi's past catches up with her when a man she rejected years ago frames her for murder. She is sent to prison while her children grow up without her. They must uncover the truth and bring the real killer to justice before it is too late.
“The wait for justice ends now”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Prateeksha
Cast reunions in this film: Jeetendra & Vinod Mehra (12 films together), Moushumi Chatterjee & Jeetendra (9 films together), Govinda & Vikas Anand (8 films together), Govinda & Jeetendra (6 films together), Moushumi Chatterjee & Vinod Mehra (5 films together), and Danny Denzongpa & Vikas Anand (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Lawrence D'Souza, was known for directing many hit romantic and family dramas, making this action-revenge plot a slight shift from his usual style.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the lead, was at a career phase where he was frequently starring in action-oriented B-movies during the early 1990s.
- The movie features veteran actor Prem Chopra in a key role, continuing his long-running association with villainous or antagonistic characters in Hindi cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, a popular composer duo known for their work in both mainstream and B-grade films of that era.
- The plot's theme of children from feuding families falling in love echoes a common trope in Indian cinema, seen in films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya' and 'Bobby'.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film did not achieve major commercial success and is considered one of the lesser-known releases of 1993.
- The title 'Prateeksha' translates to 'wait' or 'anticipation' in Hindi, reflecting the story's themes of delayed justice and unresolved conflict.