Masterji
Masterji is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Sridevi. It is a remake of Bhagyaraj's own Tamil film Mundhanai Mudichu (1983).[2]
| Masterji | |
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 Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao[1] |
| Written by | K. Bhagyaraj Dialogues: Kader Khan |
| Story by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Based on | Mundhanai Mudichu |
| Produced by | R.C. Prakash |
| Starring | Rajesh Khanna Sridevi |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Edited by | V.R. Kotagiri |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹7.77 crore (equivalent to ₹115 crore or US$14 million in 2023) |
In the film, Radha falls in love with the new teacher employed in the village school. Being a widower with a son, he snubs her. In response, she publicly accuses him of having an affair with her. The film was released theatrically on 30 August 1985.It was one of the highest grossing Bollywood movie of 1985.
Plot
Radha (Sridevi) is a notorious prankster creating a variety of mischiefs along with her gang, which often end up in the village court. Masterji (Rajesh Khanna) enters the village with his infant child to take up the vacant teacher post in the local school, but isn't spared from Radha's pranks upon his arrival. He takes up the job with one hand holding the book, and the other rocking the cradle in the classroom much to the amusement of local folk in the village. Radha's playful nature transforms into love when she learns that he's a widower. She tries many ways to win the teacher's heart, but fails every time. The teacher believes that a stepmother would not take care of his child, and thus even rejects the offer to marry his dead wife's sister. As a last hope to attain him, Radha blames the teacher for molesting her and even swears on it by crossing over his child in front of the village court. Petrified, and with the whole village surrounded, he is left with very little option than to marry her. But vows never to touch her and remain in celibacy. But Radha doesn't give. She relentlessly tries to seduce him by unconventional methods that prove to be testing times for the teacher. With the chances of winning him slowly decreasing, Radha comes to a conclusion once and for all.
Cast
- Rajesh Khanna as Raju
- Sridevi as Radha
- Anita Raj as Shobha
- Kader Khan as Jamnadas
- Shakti Kapoor as Bholashankar
- Aruna Irani as Roopa
- Asrani as Pandit
- Shyama as Shanti
- Om Shivpuri as Vaid
- Jayshree Gadkar as Masterji's Mother-in-law
Production
The Hindi remake rights were acquired for ₹500,000 (equivalent to ₹8.5 million or US$110,000 in 2023), the highest ever paid for a remake rights of a Tamil film at that time.[3]
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Gaalon Par Yeh Kaise Nishaan, Honth Kisike Meharbaan" | Kishore Kumar, S. Janaki |
| "Bulbul Mere Bata Kya Hai Meri Khata" | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Jab Tanhai Me Do Badan Paas Aate Hai" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Aankhen To Kholo Swami, Jawani Dekho Swami" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Dumkhamwala, Balam Matwala" | Asha Bhosle |
Box office
Masterji was a super hit at box-office, according to Trade Guide. It has grossed appx 8 crores in 1985
References
- "MASTERJI - Film / Movie". Citwf.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul, eds. (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press. p. 59. ISBN 0-19-563579-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- Pillai, Sreedhar (15 February 1984). "K. Bhagyaraj; The reigning king in the world of Madras film Hollywood". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2020.