Mera Saathi

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Mera Saathi
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story by M. Prabhakar Reddy
Based on Dharmaatmudu (Telugu)(1983)
Produced byK. Kesava Rao
Starring Jeetendra
Jaya Prada
Rajiv Kapoor
Mandakini
CinematographyK. S. Prakash Rao
Edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by Bappi Lahiri
Production
companies
Sree Brahmarambika Films
Padmalaya Studios (Presents)
Release date
  • 6 September 1985 (1985-09-06)
Running time
141 minutes
Country India
LanguageHindi

Mera Saathi (transl.My Companion) is a 1985 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Dharmaatmudu (1983). [1] [2]

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Plot

Ranga is a ruffian whose life changes with the sudden entry of an unbeknownst Ragini. Later, he realizes that she has fled from the house to avoid forcibly knitting with a rogue Bansi Das. Ranga shields and nuptial her. Soon, Ragini reforms Ranga into a good soul and they are blessed with a girl Shanti. Years roll by and Ranga turns into a millionaire with his strive. Here Shanti loves Shyam, an acolyte of Bansi Das. Being cognizant of it, Ranga denies their espousal. Hence, Shanti wedlock Shyam without her father’s approval when she is subjected to punishment. Ergo, Ranga surrenders his entire wealth to Shyam and quits with Ragini. Forthwith, Shyam is backstabbed and seized by Bansi Das when Ranga courageously secures him. Finally, Shyam pleads to pardon, and the family is reunited.

Cast

Soundtrack

Lyrics: Indeevar

SongSinger
"Aayi Aayi Rehne Ko Tere Dil Mein" Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
"Sapnon Mein Kho Ja, Chupke Se So Ja" Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
"Daddy Se Tujhko Milaungi, Ghar Apne Le Jaungi" Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
"Pyar Se Pyara Tu Tu, Mera Nazara Tu Tu" Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri
"Sare Sapne Tu Tod Gayi, Daali Ko Kahin Kyun Khud Hi Chhod Gayi" Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

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References

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  2. "Jeetendra Birthday Special: Best films of the 'Himmatwala' actor".