Jeetendra is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi cinema. He also serves as the chairman of the Balaji Telefilms and Balaji Motion Pictures.
Rakesh Roshan is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Hindi films. He had appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s until 1989. As an actor, he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films. Later, his prominence increased and achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987.
Jaya Prada Nahata is an Indian actress and politician known for her works majorly in Telugu cinema in addition to Hindi and Tamil films in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014.
Khilona (transl. Toy) is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by L. V. Prasad under the Prasad Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by Chander Vohra. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz, Jeetendra in lead roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at Box Office India. The film was a remake of the Telugu film Punarjanma (1963) and it was simultaneously made in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Malayalam as Amrithavaahini (1976).
Reena Roy, is an Indian actress. At the age of 15, she made her film debut with the drama Zaroorat (1972), but gained wider public recognition with her roles in the romantic comedy Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) and the romance-action film Zakhmee (1975). By 1976, Roy became one of the higher-paid top actresses of Bollywood after starring in two of the year's biggest box-office successes, the action thriller Kalicharan and the horror film Nagin.
Dildaar (transl. Generous) is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by D. Rama Naidu under Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Nazneen and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Soggadu (1975) starring Sobhan Babu, Jayachitra, Jayasudha. Both the movies were made under the same banner and the director. The film was Above Average at the box office. Actress Nazneen received the film's only Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Aasha (transl. Hope) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by J. Om Prakash under the Filmyug Pvt. Ltd. banner. It stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is recorded as a "Blockbuster" at the box office. It was remade in Telugu as Anuraga Devatha (1982) and in Tamil as Sumangali (1983)
Sargam is a 1979 Hindi-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It was the Hindi version of his earlier Telugu film Siri Siri Muvva (1976), which also starred Jaya Prada and made her a star in South India. She made her Hindi film debut with this film, repeating her role of a mute dancer.
Talluri Rameswari is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi, Odia and Telugu language films.
Ready is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla, Produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner, the film stars Ram Pothineni and Genelia D'Souza. while Nassar, Brahmanandam, Sunil, Chandra Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Jaya Prakash Reddy play other prominent roles. The music of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. It turned out to be a Blockbuster at the box-office and was one of the highest grossing Telugu movies of 2008.
Jeevana Jyothi is a 1975 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Vanisri in a double role as mother and daughter. Sobhan Babu is the leading man. This film won major awards especially in Filmfare Awards South and also won two Nandi Awards. The director K. Viswanath later remade the film in Hindi as Sanjog (1985), with Jaya Prada and Jeetendra. The film was also remade in Kannada as Balina Jyothi, with Vishnu Vardhan. The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent.
Maqsad (transl. Aim) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by D. Rama Naidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles with music composed by Bappi Lahiri. Shatrughan Sinha makes a guest appearance. Prem Chopra, Ranjeet, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan, Shreeram Lagoo are featured in supporting roles.
Aulad (transl. Child) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by Chander Sadanah under the Sadanah Brothers banner and directed by Vijay Sadanah. Starring Jeetendra, Sridevi, Jaya Prada and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is inspired by the Telugu film Maa Babu (1960), which itself was a remake of the Hindi film Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan. The film was the 6th highest grosser of the year and was declared a Super Hit at the box office.
Mera Saathi 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).
Sapnon Ka Mandir is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by Suresh Kumar under the Kamla Productions banner and directed by Pradip Jain. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada in the pivotal roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal.
Tohfa (transl. Gift) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language melodrama comedy film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. The film was a massive box office success, grossing ₹9 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1984.
Hoshiyar is a 1985 Hindi-language action film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Jaya Prada, Meenakshi Sheshadri and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Kirayi Rowdylu (1981). The film did not do well at the box office.
Devatha (transl. Goddess) is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, starring Sobhan Babu, Sridevi, Jaya Prada and Mohan Babu. The film was produced by D. Rama Naidu on Suresh Productions banner. The film is about two sisters and their love triangle with a man. K. Raghavendra Rao remade the film in Hindi as Tohfa (1984), with both Sridevi and Jaya Prada reprising their roles. It was also remade in Tamil as Deiva Piravi (1985) and also remade into Bengali Bangladesh as Obuj Hridoy (1989).
Adavi Simhalu is a 1983 Telugu-language action film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as Jaani Dost with Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sridevi and Parveen Babi in pivotal roles. Both movies were made simultaneously by the same banner and director, some of the scenes and artists are replicated in both versions.
Amarajeevi is a 1983 Telugu-language romance film, produced by Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy under the Jyothi Art Creations banner and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Pradha and music composed by Chakravarthy.
