Meharbaan(1993)
Meharbaan is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by K. Ravishankar. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ayesha Jhulka, Shantipriya, Anupam Kher, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. It is a remake of the Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai. The story follows Ravi, a kind man who falls in love with two women and must choose between them. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. It is notable for featuring Sonu Nigam's first playback song in Hindi cinema. The soundtrack, composed by Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen, includes the popular song 'Bol Gori Bol Itni Si Baat'. The film received mixed reviews but was appreciated for its emotional story and performances. It was released in 1993.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- K. Ravi Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
Ravi is a good-hearted young man who helps everyone in need. He falls in love with two very different women: innocent village girl Chanda and bold city woman Neha. Torn between them, Ravi must decide who to marry. His choice puts his family in danger and forces him to face his own selfishness.
“One heart, two loves, one choice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Meharbaan
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Kader Khan (22 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), Anupam Kher & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Sadashiv Amrapurkar & Kader Khan (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (9 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director K. Ravi Shankar was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty played a double role, portraying both the father and son characters in the family drama.
- The movie featured a hit soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri, including the popular song 'Tera Mera Pyar'.
- It was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas were a common formula in Bollywood.
- Actress Farah Naaz, who played a key role, was the sister of more famous actress Tabu.
- The film's title 'Meherbaan' translates to 'kind-hearted', reflecting the protagonist's central moral conflict.
- Despite its star cast, the movie did not become a major box office success compared to other 1993 releases.