Sooryavansham(1999)
Sooryavansham is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role as Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh and his son Heera, alongside Soundarya, Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher, and Kader Khan. The story follows the strained relationship between a traditional, proud father and his illiterate but devoted son in a rural village setting. The father's harsh treatment and eventual disownment of the son drive the central conflict, leading to a dramatic reconciliation. The film is a remake of the 1997 Tamil film Surya Vamsam. Although it underperformed at the box office, it later gained a strong cult following through frequent television broadcasts on Sony Max. The film was released on 21 May 1999.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Sony LIV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 40m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh despises his illiterate youngest son, Heera, and treats him like a servant. When Heera marries Radha against his father's wishes, Bhanu disowns him. Heera must build a new life from nothing, while still longing for his father's love and acceptance.
“The saga of a father and son.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sooryavansham
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Kader Khan (14 films together), Anupam Kher & Amitabh Bachchan (13 films together), Anupam Kher & Mukesh Rishi (5 films together), Soundarya & Jayasudha (4 films together), and Mukesh Rishi & Kader Khan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1997 Tamil movie 'Suryavamsam', which also starred Sathyaraj in the lead role.
- Amitabh Bachchan played a dual role in the film, portraying both the father Thakur Bhanupratap and his son Heera.
- The movie became a massive hit on Indian television, especially on channels like Sony MAX, where it is frequently re-aired.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana was known for Telugu films, and this was one of his few directorial works in Hindi cinema.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, includes the popular song 'Chori Chori Jab Nazrein Mili', sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
- Despite mixed reviews upon release, the film developed a strong cult following over the years through TV reruns.
- The story explores themes of family dynamics and parental favoritism, common in Indian joint family dramas of the era.