Mera Karam Mera Dharam(1987)
Mera Karam Mera Dharam (transl. My deed, my religion) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Dulal Guha. The film stars Dharmendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, and Uttam Kumar. The story follows Ajay Shankar Sharma, a devoted son who is framed for a crime by a wealthy villain. He is sent to prison, leaving his ailing mother vulnerable. The film explores themes of filial duty, justice, and the battle between good and evil. It is a typical 1980s Bollywood masala film with action, emotion, and music. The movie was shot in Murshidabad, West Bengal, including the Kathgola Palace. The music was composed by the famous duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Dulal Guha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Ajay Shankar Sharma loves his mother more than anything. A rich and cruel man named Deviprasad frames Ajay for a theft. Ajay is sent to prison. His mother is left alone and falls very ill. Ajay must escape from prison to save her and prove his innocence.
“A son's duty is his religion.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mera Karam Mera Dharam
Cast reunions in this film: Dharmendra & Moushumi Chatterjee (5 films together), and Dharmendra & Dulal Guha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mera Karam Mera Dharam' but was later re-released in some regions under the title 'Insaaf Ki Awaaz'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a double role, portraying both the hero and his look-alike.
- Director Dulal Guha was known for social dramas and had previously directed hits like 'Khoon Khoon' and 'Do Anjaane'.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Pran in a special role, though he is not part of the main cast.
- Parts of the film were shot in the rural landscapes of Madhya Pradesh to depict the village of Sundergarh authentically.
- The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a popular qawwali sung by Mohammed Aziz and Sudesh Bhosle.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a moderate box office performance and is not widely remembered among 1980s hits.