Professor Ki Padosan(1993)
Professor Ki Padosan is a 1993 Hindi comedy science fiction film directed by Shantilal Soni and Ravi Tandon. The lead cast includes Sanjeev Kumar, Asha Parekh, Padmini Kolhapure, and Shekhar Suman. The story follows Professor Vidyadhar, a Hindi teacher whose routine life is disrupted when a glamorous actress named Menaka Khanna moves into the flat above him. His wife Shobha grows suspicious of their friendship, leading to marital conflict. The film takes a surprising turn when it is revealed that Menaka is actually an alien studying human behavior. The movie blends domestic comedy with a light science fiction twist. It was produced by Telas and Kant Kumar Productions. The film is known for its humorous situations and the strong performance of Sanjeev Kumar.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- S.L. Soni
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Professor Vidyadhar, a Hindi teacher, lives a quiet life with his wife and son. His world turns upside down when a beautiful actress named Menaka moves into the flat upstairs. His wife grows jealous, but the professor has a secret: Menaka is actually an alien who needs his help. Can he save his marriage and help his unusual neighbor?
“His new neighbor is out of this world!”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Professor Ki Padosan
Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Deven Verma (7 films together), Aruna Irani & Dalip Tahil (6 films together), Padmini Kolhapure & Aruna Irani (4 films together), Aruna Irani & Sanjeev Kumar (4 films together), Dalip Tahil & Deven Verma (4 films together), and Shekhar Suman & Aruna Irani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Professor Ki Padosan' but was also released in some regions as 'Professor Ki Padosan (Menaka)'.
- Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who played Menaka, was a popular star at the time, known for glamorous roles opposite top heroes.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for his disco-style songs in the 80s and early 90s.
- The film was not a major commercial success upon its release, overshadowed by bigger-budget movies of that year.
- The story plays on a common Bollywood theme of a middle-class man's life disrupted by a glamorous neighbor.
- Director Deepak Anand had a relatively short filmography, with this being one of his later directorial works.
- The cast included veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, adding his signature comedic dialogue delivery.