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Jaani Dost(1983)
Hindi minstheatrical
Jaani Dost (1983) is a Hindi film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Asrani, Amjad Khan and Kader Khan. With a rating of 5.8/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.
Director:K. Raghavendra Rao
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Ultra Play, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 27 May 1983
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Two childhood friends take on local gangsters. Their fight against crime tests their friendship. They must overcome these challenges together.
“Two friends, one fight. Can their bond survive?”
Film Details
5.8Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 May 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipjusticecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaani Dost
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Kader Khan & Jeetendra (27 films together), Asrani & Jeetendra (25 films together), Kader Khan & Amjad Khan (18 films together), Sridevi & Kader Khan (14 films together), and Dharmendra & Kader Khan (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dostana' but was renamed to avoid confusion with the 1980 Amitabh Bachchan film.
- It was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a double role, portraying both friends.
- The climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to depict a dramatic factory fight scene.
- Music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal reused a tune from their earlier Telugu film for a song in this movie.
- The film's release was delayed due to issues with the censor board over some violent sequences.
- It featured veteran actor Pran in a supporting role, marking one of his many collaborations with Jeetendra.
- Despite average box office returns, the song 'Tumse Milkar Na Jaane Kyon' became popular on radio.