Tan-Badan(1986)
Tan-Badan is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Anand and written by Anil Pandit. The film stars Govinda as Ravi Pratap, Khushbu Sundar as Gauri, and Jyoti Fernandes as Kamini. The story follows a wealthy man who devises a strange plan to get his son married, but he is murdered before the plan can be executed. His son, Ravi, must uncover the killer's identity while navigating love and family secrets. The film is notable as Govinda's debut as a lead actor. It features music composed by Anand-Milind, with lyrics by Sameer. Tan-Badan was released on April 25, 1986, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLiv, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A rich man wants his son to marry, but his strange plan ends with his own murder. Now his son Ravi must find the killer. Along the way, he falls in love with Gauri. But can he solve the mystery and win her heart before the killer strikes again?
“Love, murder, and a family's darkest secret.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tan-Badan
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Satyendra Kapoor (7 films together), Govinda & Sharat Saxena (4 films together), and Sharat Saxena & Satyendra Kapoor (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tan-Badan' is a phrase meaning 'body and soul' in Hindi, reflecting its dramatic themes of love and sacrifice.
- Director Anand, also known as Mukul Anand, later became famous for directing big-budget action films like 'Agneepath' and 'Khiladi'.
- The movie features veteran actor Pran in a key role, known for his iconic villain and character roles in classic Bollywood.
- It was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas were popular in Hindi cinema, often involving inheritance disputes.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahari, who was at the height of his popularity in the 1980s for his disco-style songs.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other releases of that year.
- The story's premise of a will dictating marriage is reminiscent of older Bollywood films that used similar devices to create conflict.