Dacait

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Dacait
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Directed by Rahul Rawail
Written by Javed Akhtar
Produced by Rahul Rawail
Starring Sunny Deol
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Raakhee
Suresh Oberoi
Raza Murad
Edited by Rahul Rawail
Music by R. D. Burman
Production
company
Rahul Theatres International
Release date
  • 10 April 1987 (1987-04-10)
CountryIndia
Language Hindi
Budget1.84 crore
Box office4 crore [1]

Dacait is a 1987 Indian film directed by Rahul Rawail. The movie stars Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Raakhee and Raza Murad. It is based on how a simple-living guy transforms into a dacoit after being oppressed by the Zamindars of the area. The plot is based in the Chambal area, which is the confluence of three states, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and has been ignored for development since independence.[ citation needed ] The film was a 'semi-hit' upon release. [2]

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Cast

Soundtrack

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

#SongSinger
1"Gaon Mein Mach Gaya Shor, O Saathi, Gali Mein Baj Gaya Dhol" Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar
2"Maine Kaha, Tumne Suna, Yeh Hawa Kehti Hai Kya"Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar
3"Kis Kaaran Naiya Doli, Kis Kaaran Naiya Doli"Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar
4"Woh Teri Duniya Nahin" Lata Mangeshkar
5"Mere Yaar Ko Mere Allah" Shabbir Kumar
6"Tandav Dance Music" R. D. Burman

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