Jhutha Sach(1984)
Jhutha Sach (1984) is a Hindi film directed by Esmayeel Shroff. Starring Prema Narayan, Rekha and Amrish Puri. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1984.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, Plex, YuppTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 November 1984
- Director
- Esmayeel Shroff
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A widower remarries, but he dies in a car accident right after the wedding. His new wife, afraid to tell his children, hires a dangerous criminal who looks just like the late father to pretend to be him. The plan is for the imposter to make the kids dislike him and then leave, but everything changes when the children are kidnapped.
“A bandit plays dad. The kids hate him. Then they vanish.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jhutha Sach
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Aruna Irani (17 films together), Amrish Puri & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Amrish Puri & Dharmendra (13 films together), Rekha & Asrani (9 films together), Amrish Puri & Asrani (9 films together), and Dharmendra & Asrani (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jhutha Sach' translates to 'False Truth', reflecting its theme of deception and mistaken identity.
- It was directed by Ravi Tandon, known for films like 'Khel Khel Mein' and 'Anhonee'.
- The movie features music by R.D. Burman, including the song 'Mujhe Pyar Karo' sung by Asha Bhosle.
- Actor Jeetendra played a dual role as both Vijay and Tiger, a common trope in 1980s Hindi cinema.
- The plot involves a bandit impersonating a father, a storyline reminiscent of Hollywood's 'The Return of Martin Guerre'.
- Reena Roy, who played Alka, was a popular actress in the 1970s and 1980s, known for her roles in action and drama films.
- The film's climax involving kidnapping and ransom adds a thriller element to the family drama genre.