Laparwah(1981)
Laparwah is a 1981 Hindi-language action film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta Kaur, Prema Narayan, and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows Shera, a fearless orphan who becomes a hero to the poor by fighting a cruel gangster named Raka. Shera falls in love with a wealthy woman, Sandhya, leading to conflict with her family and Raka. The film is a typical masala entertainer with action, romance, and drama. Its music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was released in 1981 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Ravikant Nagaich
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A poor orphan named Shera grows up with a single vow from his dying mother: to be fearless. As a young man, he becomes the protector of the poor in a city ruled by a ruthless gangster, Raka. When Shera falls in love with a rich woman named Sandhya, Raka kidnaps her to destroy him. Shera must fight through betrayal and violence to save her and defeat the villain.
“Fearless. Reckless. Unstoppable.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Laparwah
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Ranjeeta Kaur (21 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Ranjeeta Kaur (8 films together), and Satyendra Kapoor & Iftekhar (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Ravikant Nagaich was also a famous cinematographer known for his work in spy thrillers.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts in the movie, including risky car chases.
- The movie's title 'Laparwah' translates to 'The Reckless One', which directly describes the main character.
- A subplot involves a stolen necklace, a common trope in Hindi action films of the 1980s.
- The film was shot in several scenic outdoor locations to enhance its adventure feel.
- It features a supporting cast of popular character actors like Kader Khan and Ranjeet.
- The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was known for his disco-style songs in that era.