Pukar (2000 film)

Pukar
Pukar
Directed by	Rajkumar Santoshi
Written by	Rajkumar Santoshi (story and screenplay)
Produced by	Boney Kapoor; Surinder Kapoor
Starring	Anil Kapoor ; Madhuri Dixit ; Namrata Shirodkar ; Danny Denzongpa ; Om Puri
Cinematography	Santosh Sivan
Edited by	V.N. Mayekar
Music by	A.R. Rahman
Distributed by	Venus Records & Tapes
Release dates	February 11, 2000
Language	Hindi/English

Pukar (English: Call) is a Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film released to good reviews and was an average success at the box office. [1]

Synopsis

Major Jaidev Rajvansh (Anil Kapoor) and his fellow officer Hussein (Om Puri) manage to rescue a leading politician as well as capture his kidnapper, Abhrush (Danny Denzongpa). The terrorist has been searched for years and he is finally captured by the two officers. Jai returns to a joyous welcome, and is declared a national hero. He takes a break from the army and returns to his hometown. There he meets his childhood friend Anjali (Madhuri Dixit) who has always harboured love for Jai. Anjali is determined to make sure she and Jai stay together 24/7.

At a party, he meets Miss India, Pooja Mallapa (Namrata Shirodkar). As they spend more time together, he begins to love her and she too begins to love him. In the mean time, Jai's parents are arranging his marriage to Anjali but when they find out about Jai's love for Pooja, they realise that they have to tell Anjali everything. Anjali, heartbroken and jealous swears revenge on Jai for rejecting her. Realising her hatred for him. Abrush takes advantage and together they plot to destroy Jai's reputation and life.

Anjali manages to steal some important documents regarding Abrush's plans. The events following leads to Jai being dismissed from the army and he is declared a traitor to the country. Jai, determined to prove his innocence and redeem himself, decides to pursue Abrush alone. Will Jai find out about Anjali's betrayal?

Cast

Anil Kapoor - Major Jaidev Rajvansh
Madhuri Dixit - Anjali
Namrata Shirodkar - Pooja Mallapa
Rohini Hattangadi - Mrs. Mallapa (Pooja's Mother)
Danny Dezongpa - Abrush
Om Puri - Hussein

Music

The music was composed by A.R. Rahman, and contains seven songs:

"Kay Sera Sera" - Kavita Krishnamurthy[Shankar Mahadevan]]
"Sunta Hai Mera Khuda" - Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
"Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana" - Hema Sardesai, Udit Narayan
"Hai Jaana Hai Jaana - 1" - Sujata Mohan
"Hai Jaana Hai Jaana - 2" - Sujata Mohan
"Kismet Se Tum Hum Ko Mile" - Anuradha Paudwal, Sonu Nigam
"Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" - Lata Mangeshkar

Awards

Pukar received many awards and nominations, the most important being Anil Kapoor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.