Apne Apne(1987)
Apne Apne is a 1987 Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Ramesh Behl under the Rose Movies banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Rekha, and Hema Malini in lead roles, with Karan Shah, Mandakini, and Kader Khan in supporting parts. The story follows Ravi Kapoor, a wealthy businessman who is forced by his mother to abandon his true love Sharda and marry the wealthy Seema. Years later, his spoiled son Vijay gets into a deadly conflict with a gangster, and Ravi hides him at an ashram run by Sharda. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family duty. Its soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman and features popular songs. Apne Apne was the final directorial work of Ramesh Behl.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Ramesh Behl
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Ravi Kapoor is a rich man who loves Sharda, but his mother forces him to marry Seema. Years later, his son Vijay angers a dangerous gangster. To save Vijay, Ravi hides him at an ashram run by Sharda. There, Vijay learns about love and sacrifice.
“Love means giving everything.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Apne Apne
Cast reunions in this film: Kader Khan & Jeetendra (27 films together), Rekha & Jeetendra (22 films together), Hema Malini & Jeetendra (11 films together), Hema Malini & Kader Khan (10 films together), Rekha & Kader Khan (5 films together), and Satish Shah & Kader Khan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aap Ke Hain Hum' before being renamed 'Apne Apne'.
- It was one of the few films where actor Raj Babbar played a character named Ravi Kapoor, sharing his real-life son's name.
- The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- Director Rajesh Behl was the son of producer-director Ramesh Behl, continuing a family filmmaking tradition.
- The movie's conflict revolves around a love triangle, a common theme in 1980s Hindi cinema, but with an ex-wife plot twist.
- Actress Smita Patil was initially considered for a lead role, but the part eventually went to another performer.
- The film's release coincided with a busy period for Bollywood, facing competition from several bigger-budget movies.