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Janata Havaldar(1979)
Hindi mins
Janata Havaldar (1979) is a Hindi film. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1979.
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video, ZengaTV
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
“A cop's heart is tested by love and duty.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovejusticecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Janata Havaldar
Cast reunions in this film: Hema Malini & Rajesh Khanna (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by actor-comedian Mehmood, who also played a supporting role.
- It was one of the few films where Rajesh Khanna played a police officer early in his career.
- The movie's music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, known for many 1970s hits.
- It was released during a period when Rajesh Khanna's star power was beginning to decline.
- The title 'Janta Hawaldar' translates to 'The People's Constable', hinting at the story's theme.
- Actress Yogeeta Bali, the female lead, was married to actor Mithun Chakraborty at the time.
- The film is not widely remembered today, unlike many of Rajesh Khanna's earlier blockbusters.