Pataal Bhairavi(1985)
Pataal Bhairavi (1985) is a 148-minute Hindi film directed by K. Bapaiah. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Asrani and Kader Khan. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1985.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- K. Bapaiah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A king tells a gardener he can marry the princess only if he becomes a nobleman. A powerful sorcerer is also seeking a legendary magical ideal. The gardener must find a way to rise to the challenge.
“A gardener's quest for love defies magic and destiny.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pataal Bhairavi
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 & Jeetendra (27 films together), Kader Khan & Jeetendra (27 films together), and Asrani & Jeetendra (25 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1951 Tamil fantasy film 'Paithiyakkaran', which was also remade in Telugu in 1985.
- This was one of the few films where veteran actor Pran played a positive, kingly role instead of his famous villain characters.
- Composer Bappi Lahiri, known for disco music, created the film's soundtrack, blending traditional fantasy themes with 1980s pop.
- The movie's special effects, involving magical transformations and illusions, were considered advanced for its time in Hindi cinema.
- Actress Jayaprada was already a major star in Telugu and Tamil films before this Hindi release helped broaden her popularity.
- Kader Khan's role as the sorcerer was praised for adding a layer of comedy and menace to the fantasy plot.
- The film was part of a trend in the 1980s adapting South Indian mythological and fantasy stories for Hindi audiences.