Hanste Khelte(1994)
Hanste Khelte is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Bharat Rangachary and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. The lead cast includes Rahul Roy and debutante Nandini Singh, with Lisa Ray in a special appearance. The story follows God's decision to destroy Earth due to human cruelty, prompting three angels to intervene. They descend to Earth and assist a kind-hearted man in proving that humanity still possesses love and compassion. The film blends humor with a moral message about redemption and kindness. It was produced as a telefilm for Zee TV and features a soundtrack composed by Jatin-Lalit.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Bharat Rangachary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
God is angry with humans and wants to destroy Earth. Three angels beg for a week to find one good person. They find Rahul, a poor man in love with a rich woman. The angels must help him win her heart and prove that love still exists.
“Can love save the world?”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hanste Khelte
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Dinesh Hingoo (10 films together), Asrani & Aparajita (5 films together), Asrani & Rakesh Bedi (4 films together), Rakesh Bedi & Dinesh Hingoo (4 films together), and Ishrat Ali & Rakesh Bedi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Bharat Rangachary was primarily known as a cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial works.
- The movie's plot is a loose adaptation of the Hollywood film 'The Bishop's Wife' from 1947.
- Actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays a key role, was a popular comedy star on TV but had fewer leading film roles.
- The film's title 'Hanste Khelte' translates to 'Laughing and Playing', reflecting its comedic and light-hearted tone.
- Despite its fantasy theme involving angels, the movie was not a major box office success upon its release.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s, marking a shift in his style for the 90s.
- The film's premise of angels observing human virtues was uncommon for mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.