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Jeevan Dhaara(1982)

6.5/10
Hindi138 minstheatrical

Jeevan Dhaara (1982) is a 138-minute Hindi film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni. Starring Simple Kapadia, Karan Razdan and Kanwaljit Singh. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1982.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
6 February 1982
Director
Rama Rao Tatineni
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man leaves his family to become a hermit. His two daughters must then work to support the household, but their brother wastes the money they earn on gambling.

A family's strength is tested when their father walks away.

Film Details

6.5Rating
138Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date6 February 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeevan Dhaara

Cast reunions in this film: Dimple Kapadia & Raj Babbar (13 films together), Rekha & Rakesh Roshan (8 films together), Rekha & Raj Babbar (7 films together), Rekha & Rama Rao Tatineni (6 films together), Rekha & Amol Palekar (4 films together), and Raj Babbar & Rama Rao Tatineni (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Jeevan Dhaara' translates to 'Stream of Life', reflecting its themes of family struggle and continuity.
  • This was one of the few Hindi films directed by veteran Telugu director Rama Rao Tatineni.
  • Actress Sangeeta Bijlani, who played Geeta, was a former Miss India and later married cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
  • The movie featured music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with the song 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein' becoming popular.
  • It was produced by N.N. Sippy, a notable figure known for backing many successful dramas and action films in the 1970s and 80s.
  • The plot highlighting a father's abandonment and a son's gambling was seen as a social drama commenting on family responsibilities.
  • Actor Raj Kiran, who played the brother Ashok, was primarily known for supporting roles in emotional family dramas during this era.

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