Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
Aaj Ka MLA Ram Avtar (English: Today's MLA Ram Avtar) is a 1984 film starring Rajesh Khanna[1] in the lead role. It was a remake of MLA Yedukondalu [2] directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in Telugu. The film fetched gross of 2 crores at the box office in 1984.[3]The film was successful at the box office.[4]
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| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao, Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogues) |
| Starring | Rajesh Khanna Shabana Azmi Shatrughan Sinha Javed Khan (actor) Asrani Om Shivpuri Madan Puri |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Release date | 2 March 1984 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The newspaper Hindu in its review of the film wrote on Rajesh Khanna's performance "Like most of his works, it is also a high-pitched melodrama which keeps you engaged with its pulsating heart and potent dialogues.In his climactic speech, Ram Avtar brings out what ails Indian democracy. When he says that those who sell their votes are equally corrupt as those who buy them, it rings a bell. When he points out that Indian public usually claps for bombastic speeches and unrealistic promises, it seems he is addressing aaj ka (today's) voter.[5]
Synopsis
Ram Avtar works as a widowed barber in a small village and lives with his sister-in-law, Sushma, who looks after him and his kids. Ram Avtar also personally grooms Minister Digvijay Singh. When Digvijay's political party is in need of someone to stand in the forthcoming election, Digvijay recommends Ram Avtar as his choice. This chance is grabbed by Ram Avtar and he wins the elections and becomes a big politician. Sushma watches the changes in his life from the sidelines.
Cast
- Rajesh Khanna as Ram Avtaar
- Shabana Azmi as Sushma
- Shatrughan Sinha as Kranti Kumar
- Asrani as Bhajanlal
- Satyendra Kapoor as Digvijay Singh
- A.K. Hangal as Bal Mukund Tripathi
- Madan Puri as Makhanlal Kesri
- Om Shivpuri as Gauri Shanker
- Shubha Khote as Mrs. Bhajanlal
- Deven Sharma as Digvihay's PA
- Huma Khan as Bhajanlal's Daughter
Soundtrack
| # | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tirupati Balaji" | Kishore Kumar |
| 2 | "Main To Hoon Shri Ram Avtar" | Kishore Kumar |
| 3 | "Tukur Tukur Dekha Karoon" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| 4 | "Jaago Re Jaago, Shuru Ho Gayi Hai Aaj Jung Hamari" | Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor |
| 5 | "Woh Jo Bichhde Hai, Yaad Aate Hai" | Asha Bhosle |
| 6 | "Chalo Calcutta Teri Meri Jodi" | Bappi Lahiri, Sharon Prabhakar |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984), Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar Cast, Reviews, Photos, Song Lyrics". whereincity.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- "Aaj Ka MLA Ram Avtar — Starring Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Satyen Kappoo, Deven Verma, Madan Puri, Om Shivpuri". ibosnetwork.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/dasari-narayana-rao-passes-away-best-films-of-the-multifaceted-filmmaker-4681641/
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/aaj-ka-mla-ram-avtar-1984/article19080505.ece