Raja (1995 film)
Raja (transl. King) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action romantic drama film directed and co-produced by Indra Kumar and starring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Mukesh Khanna, Dalip Tahil, Rita Bhaduri and Himani Shivpuri appear in supporting roles. The film was released on 2 June 1995 and was a commercial success.[2]
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| Directed by | Indra Kumar |
| Written by | Tanveer Khan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Rajeev Kaul Praful Parekh |
| Story by | Naushir Khatau (story advisor) |
| Produced by | Indra Kumar Ashok Thakeria |
| Starring | Madhuri Dixit Sanjay Kapoor Paresh Rawal Rita Bhaduri Himani Shivpuri Mukesh Khanna |
| Cinematography | Baba Azmi |
| Edited by | Hussain A. Burmawala |
| Music by | Nadeem-Shravan |
Production company | Maruti International |
Release date |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹ 4.25 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹ 34.68 crore[1] |
The success of the film was attributed to Dixit for her performance, earning her the Screen Award for Best Actress. At the 41st Filmfare Awards, the film received 11 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Kumar), Best Actress (Dixit), Best Supporting Actor (Rawal) and Best Supporting Actress (Bhaduri). The movie was remade into Bengali Bangladesh in 2003 as Chorom Opoman starring Manna and Eka.
Plot
Garewal brothers Rana Mahendra and Vishwa are good friends with the rich Birju Patangwala, and fix their 9-year-old sister Madhu's marriage with Birju's 10-year-old brother Raja; both become friends. As Birju loses all wealth in a fire at his factory, Rana and Vishwa break the marriage. Shocked, Birju becomes mad and is electrocuted by accident. He stays in the city outskirts with Raja caring for him by doing petty jobs.
13 years later
Grown-up, Madhu meets and falls in love with Raja, who reveals that they met previously in their childhood, and their love deepens. Vishwa and Rana are determined to keep them away. Rana pretends to accept him and invites Birju to stay with him, getting one of their assistants dressed up like Birju. The assistant enters Madhu's room at night, trying to rape her. She duly screams Birju is trying to rape her. The assistant quickly escapes; the room is dimly lit before Madhu can see his face.
Raja returns and is asked to believe Madhu or Birju. He believes Birju and breaks up with Madhu. Later, Raja gets hold of the assistant and extracts a confession. But he gets critically injured in an accident. Rana's wife Sumitra tells the truth to Madhu. Shocked that her own brothers set up her rape, Madhu leaves to go to Raja. Rana realizes his mistakes and begs forgiveness. But Vishwa attacks them. Raja comes and saves them, marrying Madhu in front of everybody. Vishwa too feels sorry for his deeds. Raja and Madhu forgive all only if they bless their marriage.
Cast
- Madhuri Dixit as Madhu Garewal Patangwala
- Sanjay Kapoor as Raja Patangwala
- Paresh Rawal as Brijnath "Birju" Patangwala
- Rita Bhaduri as Sumitra Garewal
- Mukesh Khanna as Rana Mahendra Pratap Garewal
- Dalip Tahil as Vishwa Garewal
- Tiku Talsania as Neta
- Himani Shivpuri as Kaki
- Dinesh Hingoo as Rongala
- Veeru Krishnan as neighbour
- Mushtaq Khan as Banwarilal
- Adi Irani as Abhishek Sanyal
- Sudhir as Police Inspector
- Maqsood as Party Guest
- Sunil Dhawan as Anti corruption officer
- Surendra Rahi as Party guest
- Kedarnath Saigal as In the crowd
- Yasmin as Party guest
- Chacha Chaudhary as Old man trying to kiss Madhu
- Chhaya as Party guest
Awards and nominations
| Category | Nominees | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Indra Kumar | Nominated |
| Best Director | ||
| Best Actress | Madhuri Dixit | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Paresh Rawal | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Rita Bhaduri | |
| Best Music Director | Nadeem-Shravan | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Alka Yagnik for "Akhiyaan Milaun Kabhi" | |
1996 Screen Awards:
| Category | Nominees | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actress | Madhuri Dixit | Won |
| Best Supporting Actor | Paresh Rawal | |
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Nadeem-Shravan, while the lyrics were penned by Sameer.The album went on to become the second most sold Bollywood album of 1995.[3] Nadeem-Shravan, for this album also received the Special Award London (UK). The song "Nazrein Mili Dil Dhadka" was inspired from Sealed with a kiss Brian Hyland version copied from the soundtrack of the 1961 Rock Hudson movie, Come September. And the same tune was in 1967 film Humraaz. Starting tune of "Akhiyan Milaoon" was copied from Bangladeshi song "Ami Tomay Bhalobashi" from Andha Prem (1993), composed by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul.
| Track # | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Phool Mangoo Naa Bahaar" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 05:21 |
| 2 | "Akhiyaan Milaoon Kabhi" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 06:16 |
| 3 | "Kisi Din Banoongi Main Raja" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 07:20 |
| 4 | "Nazrein Mili Dil Dhadka" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 05:32 |
| 5 | "Ja Sajna Tujhko Bhula" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 06:15 |
| 6 | "Tumne Agar Pyar Se Dekha" | Alka Yagnik | 05:43 |
| 7 | "Tumne Agar Pyar Se Dekha" | Udit Narayan | 05:43 |
| 8 | "Aankh Teri Chhalke To" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 07:10 |
| 9 | "Aankh Milate Darr Lagta" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 07:20 |
| 10 | "Wada Jo Kiya" | Roop Kumar Rathod | 02:10 |
| 11 | "Chot Lage Tujhko" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 05:00 |
References
- "Raja – Movie – Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- "Box Office 1995". box office. india.
- "Raja second most sold music album of 1995". Archived from the original on 28 May 2011.