Adhikar(1986)
Adhikar is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by an unknown director. It stars Rajesh Khanna as Vishal, a former champion jockey, and Tina Munim as Jyoti, his estranged wife. The story follows Vishal's struggle to raise his son Lucky alone after Jyoti leaves him for a singing career. The film is a remake of the Pakistani film Qurbani (1981). It explores themes of parental love, sacrifice, and class conflict. The film was a moderate box office success, earning approximately ₹9.25 crores. It is notable for being the last on-screen pairing of Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Vijay Sadanah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A former champion jockey, Vishal, raises his young son Lucky alone after his wealthy wife Jyoti walks out on them. Years later, Jyoti returns as a famous singer and fights for custody of Lucky. Vishal must sacrifice everything to keep his son, including his own health and pride.
“A father's love knows no limits.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Adhikar
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh Khanna & Tina Munim (7 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Tina Munim (3 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Danny Denzongpa (2 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Vijay Sadanah (2 films together), and Zarina Wahab & Raza Murad (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Adhikar' translates to 'Right' in English, reflecting the themes of parental rights and marital conflict.
- Master Lucky, who plays the son, was a popular child actor in the 1980s known for roles in films like 'Mard'.
- The movie features a racehorse subplot, which was a recurring theme in several Hindi films of the 1980s.
- It was produced by S. Ramanathan, who also directed and produced the hit film 'Mard' starring Amitabh Bachchan.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style music in Bollywood during that era.
- The film's cast includes veteran actor Pran in a supporting role, adding to its star power.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the movie did not achieve major box office success compared to other releases of 1986.