Masterji(1985)
Masterji (1985) is a 178-minute Hindi film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film features Aruna Irani, Asrani and Om Shivpuri. With a rating of 4.5/10 from 1985.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, ZengaTV
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Radha falls for the new teacher in her village. He is a widower with a son and rejects her advances. Angered by the rejection, she publicly accuses him of having an affair with her.
“A forbidden love sparks a village scandal.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Masterji
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Aruna Irani & Kader Khan (32 films together), and Asrani & Aruna Irani (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1983 Telugu movie 'Maga Maharaju', also directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.
- Actor Jeetendra, who played the teacher, was known for his dancing skills but this role was more dramatic.
- The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the 1980s.
- Actress Jayapradha, who played Radha, was a major star in both Telugu and Hindi cinema at the time.
- The film's plot revolves around a false accusation, a common but controversial theme in Indian cinema of that era.
- It was released during a period when romantic dramas with musical scores were very popular in Bollywood.
- The movie was not a major box office hit compared to other films starring Jeetendra and Jayapradha.