Roti Kee Keemat(1990)
Roti Kee Keemat is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Ramesh Ahuja. The lead roles are played by Mithun Chakraborty and Kimi Katkar. The story follows Shankar, a generous village man who falls in love with Radha from a neighbouring village. Their relationship is threatened by a long-standing feud between their families and the arrival of a dangerous arch-rival. The film emphasizes themes of sacrifice, love, and the value of sharing food. It was a typical 1990s Bollywood action film with emotional family drama. The movie was released in India in 1990 and is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Ramesh Ahuja
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A kind-hearted village man named Shankar falls in love with Radha, a girl from a rival village. When her father's dangerous enemy Dharamraj enters their lives, he uses their love to start a war. Shankar must fight alone to save Radha and bring peace to both villages.
“Love is worth more than gold”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Roti Kee Keemat
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Pran (8 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (6 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Kimi Katkar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Price of Bread', directly reflecting its theme of hunger and poverty.
- It was one of several early 1990s action films starring Mithun Chakraborty that focused on social issues.
- The movie features a cameo by popular comedian Jagdeep in a supporting role.
- Director Ramesh Ahuja primarily worked as an assistant director on bigger films before this solo directorial venture.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a hit song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' sung by Kishore Kumar.
- Parts of the film were shot in Film City, Mumbai, using sets that depicted urban slums.
- It was released during a period when Mithun Chakraborty was known for his 'disco dancer' and 'angry young man' hybrid roles.