Laadla(1994)
Laadla is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Raj Kanwar. It stars Sridevi as Sheetal Jaitley, a cruel factory owner, and Anil Kapoor as Raju Verma, a kind mechanic. The supporting cast includes Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows Sheetal, who marries Raju to break his spirit after he becomes a union leader. But the marriage teaches her lessons in love and humility. The film is a remake of the Kannada film Anuraga Aralithu. Sridevi's performance as a negative lead earned her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. Laadla was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1994. It was released theatrically on 25 March 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 17 March 1994
- Director
- Raj Kanwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Raju Verma is a poor mechanic who stands up to Sheetal Jaitley, the arrogant owner of a textile mill. To teach him a lesson, Sheetal tricks him into marrying her. But the marriage backfires when Raju's honesty and kindness begin to change her heart. Can love break through her pride?
“Pride meets its match.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Laadla
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Prem Chopra (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Prem Chopra & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Sridevi (16 films together), and Raveena Tandon & Shakti Kapoor (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1993 Telugu film 'Abbayigaru', which also starred Sridevi in the lead role.
- Anil Kapoor and Sridevi had previously worked together in several hit films, making 'Laadla' a much-anticipated reunion.
- The song 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' was filmed in Thailand and features elaborate sets and traditional Thai dancers.
- Director Raj Kanwar initially considered other actresses for the female lead before finalizing Sridevi for the role.
- The film's climax was shot in a real textile mill to add authenticity to the industrial setting.
- Despite mixed reviews, the soundtrack by Anand-Milind became popular, especially the song 'Chudi Nahi Ye Mera Dil Hai'.
- The movie marked one of the last collaborations between Anil Kapoor and Sridevi before her temporary break from films.