Dalaal is a 1993 Indian bilingual action film simultaneously shot in Bengali and Hindi languages directed by Partho Ghosh. Produced by Prakash Mehra under his banner of Prakash Mehra Productions,[2] it stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ayesha Jhulka and Raj Babbar in lead roles.[3][4] The film fetched good initial box-office collection primarily due to the songs composed by Bappi Lahiri. It was the eighth highest grossing Bollywood film of 1993.
| Dalaal | |
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| Directed by | Partho Ghosh |
| Written by | Kaushal Bharati (story) Tarun Ghosh (screenplay) Anwar Khan |
| Produced by | Prakash Mehra |
| Starring | Mithun Chakraborty Ayesha Jhulka |
| Cinematography | N. Satyen |
| Edited by | Shyam Gupte |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
Production company | Prakash Mehra Productions |
| Distributed by | Eros Entertainment |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Hindi Bengali |
Synopsis
editDalaal is the story of the illiterate Bhola, who escorts young women to meet with their brothers. Bhola is enthusiastic and works diligently to earn the respect of everyone around him; but one day, during the course of his duties, he meets a beautiful woman named Roopali, who makes him understand the true nature of his job: that of a pimp. Whether Bhola will realize his mistake and redeem himself forms the climax.[5]
Cast
edit- Mithun Chakraborty as Bhola
- Ayesha Jhulka as Roopali
- Raj Babbar as Jagannath Tripathi
- Tinu Anand as Chaku Singh
- Shakti Kapoor as Jhunjhunwala
- Rita Bhaduri as Mrs. Jhunjhunwala
- Ravi Behl as Inder Jhunjhunwala
- Indrani Banerjee as Radha
- Tarun Ghosh as Bangali
- Deb Mukherjee as Girdhari
- Mangal Dhillon as Jagga
- Satyendra Kapoor as Chatriprasad
- Suresh Chatwal as Inspector Tambe
- Vikas Anand as Bhola's Father
- Prem Kumar (unnamed role)[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music of this movie was well appreciated with hit numbers like "Gutur Gutur" and was one of the final hit albums composed by Bappi Lahiri for a Mithun Chakraborty movie. It was also duel shoot Hindi and Bengali.
| # | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gutur Gutur" | Kumar Sanu, Bappi Lahiri, Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun |
| 2. | "Chori Chori Maine Bhi To" | Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 3. | "Na Unees Se Kam" | Kumar Sanu |
| 4. | "Thahre Huye Paani Mein" (Male) | Kumar Sanu |
| 5. | "Mar Gaye Mar Gaye" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik |
| 6. | "Mere Ramji Mere Bhagwanji" | Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik |
| 7. | "Thahre Huye Paani Mein" (Female) | Sadhana Sargam |
Bengali Version
edit| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Nithor Joler Buk" | Kumar Sanu |
| "Bakam Bakam" | Kumar Sanu, Bappi Lahiri, Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun |
| "Chupi Chupi Aami O To" | Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| "Sundori Jole Gelo Jole Gelo" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik |
| "Na Uneser Kom" | Kumar Sanu |
| "Nithor Joler Buk" | Sadhana Sargam |
| "Probhu Ramhe Bhogobanhe" | Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik |
Reception
editDalaal received acclaim due to its music. Dalaal was among the super-hit films of 1993.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Dalaal". Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ V, R (23 May 2009). "A voice that cannot be silenced". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ Raghuvanshi, Aakanksha (16 June 2020). "On Mithun Chakraborty's Birthday, A Rare Throwback Pic Shared By Raj Babbar". NDTV.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Dalaal | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Dalaal - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Prem Kumar". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "'A simple man who narrated great stories'". The Telegraph (Kolkata). 19 May 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2020.