Insaan (1982 film)

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Insaan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNarendra Bedi
Written byRajindra Singh Bedi (dialogues)
Screenplay byNarendra Bedi
Story byVeena Bedi
Produced byVed Khanna
StarringVinod Khanna
Jeetendra
Reena Roy
CinematographyKaka Thakur
Edited byWaman Bhosle
Gurudutt Shirale
Music byLaxmikant–Pyarelal
Production
company
Mukesh Movies
Release date
  • 25 June 1982 (1982-06-25)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹22 million[1]
Box office₹44 million[1]

Insaan (transl. Human) is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna and Reena Roy in the lead roles, with Amjad Khan featuring as the main antagonist. The film was launched in 1976 but faced several delays due to Khanna going to the US, and many other issues.

Insaan finally released on 25 June 1982 and received mixed reviews from critics. At the box office it was an average grosser.

Plot[edit]

Shankar is a self-starter who is scorned and expelled from the family by his virago stepmother. However, he well-earns with his hard work and lives buoyant with his wife Sona and a child Munna. By this time, his heinous stepbrothers Narendra Singh, Roop, & Pardhu spoil their share. So, they plot to grab Shankar's property and heir a malign Sher Singh to eliminate him, and he announces him as dead. Knowing it, Sona attempts suicide when she is rescued by an altruistic Ravi. Later, it becomes convenient for Sona protects herself from the clutches of her family, and also retrieve the property. Then, the blackguards besmirch the illicit relationships between them. So, to provide legitimacy to Sona & Munna Ravi marries her. Years roll by, and Ravi is tied to his family and dotes on Munna, but Sona stays far from him. Now, surprisingly Shankar returns alive. Being aware of the status quo, he remains silent in gratitude to Ravi. Here, learning the existence of Shankar Sona rushes to him and affirms the actuality which is overheard by Ravi. Meanwhile, Sher Singh and 3 brutal brothers abduct Munna. At last, Shankar & Ravi cease them when Ravi is severely injured while guarding Munna. Finally, the movie ends with Ravi leaving his breath reuniting Shankar & Sona.

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

The music of the film is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with the lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film features the song "Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai", sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

Song Singer
"Holi Mein Haule Haule Dil Dole, Gori Ne Ghunghat Ke Pat Khole" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Shailendra Singh
"Saathiya, Tu Mere Sapnon Ka Meet Hai" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Pee Li Thodi Bhang, Tabiyat Huyi Malang" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Raja Mori Baali Umar" Asha Bhosle
"Koi Na Jab Tera" (Fast) Kishore Kumar
"Koi Na Jab Tera" (Slow) Amit Kumar

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Insaan 1982 Movie Lifetime Worldwide Collection". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2021.

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