Uttar Dakshin(1987)
Uttar Dakshin is a 1987 Hindi-language action drama film directed by Prabhat Khanna and produced by Subhash Ghai. The film stars Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, and Bharathi in lead roles. The story follows Raja, a poor man from the south, who discovers his wealthy father is alive in the north. He befriends his step-brother Shankaran and plots revenge. The film explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and family unity. It is known for its star-studded cast and melodramatic narrative. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film released on November 13, 1987.
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- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 1987
- Director
- Prabhat Khanna
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Raja learns on his mother's deathbed that his father is alive and rich. He moves north to take revenge on the father who abandoned him. He befriends his unknowing step-brother Shankaran and steals his fiancée. But family secrets and forgiveness change everything.
“Two brothers. One father. A war of hearts.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Uttar Dakshin
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Jackie Shroff & Paresh Rawal (20 films together), Anupam Kher & Paresh Rawal (19 films together), Anupam Kher & Madhuri Dixit (16 films together), Jackie Shroff & Madhuri Dixit (9 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Uttar Dakshin' translates to 'North South', hinting at a possible cultural or geographical divide in the story.
- Director Prabhat Khanna was primarily known as a cinematographer, having shot for films like 'Satyakam' and 'Mausam'.
- Actor Ashok Kumar, who plays the father, was a major star from the 1940s, making his role here a notable late-career appearance.
- The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a dominant composer duo of the era, but the soundtrack did not become a major hit.
- It was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas were common, but it did not achieve significant box office success.
- The plot revolves around a long-lost father, a recurring theme in 1980s Hindi cinema often used to explore family reunions and conflicts.
- Much of the film was likely shot in studio sets, common for the time, to depict the wealthy household settings.