Yaraana(1981)
Yaarana is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language musical action drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan. The plot follows two childhood friends, Kishan and Bishan, whose bond is tested by a greedy uncle. Kishan, an orphan with a beautiful voice, becomes a singer with Bishan's help. The film is inspired by the friendship of Karna and Duryodhana from the Mahabharata. It features a hit soundtrack composed by Rajesh Roshan. The film won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Amjad Khan. It was released in 1981 and remains a beloved classic of Hindi cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Rakesh Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Kishan is an orphan with a golden voice. His best friend Bishan is a rich businessman. Bishan wants to make Kishan a famous singer. But Bishan's greedy uncle wants to destroy their friendship. He steals the family fortune and kidnaps Bishan. Kishan must save his friend and reunite his family.
“A friendship that never breaks.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaraana
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Amjad Khan (11 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Rakesh Kumar (3 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Neetu Singh (2 films together), and Amjad Khan & Rakesh Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Yaarana' was originally recorded for the 1979 film 'Mr. Natwarlal' but was not used.
- Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a risky car chase scene.
- The film's climax was shot in a single 20-minute take, a rare technical feat for its time.
- Kishore Kumar, who sang for Kishan's character, reportedly recorded his songs in just one sitting.
- The movie was partly inspired by the Hollywood film 'The Jazz Singer', which also deals with a singer's rise.
- It was one of the few films where Amitabh Bachchan's character is shown as poor for most of the story.
- The director, Rakesh Kumar, was primarily known for comedies, making this dramatic film a departure for him.