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Awaargi
Promotional Poster
Directed by Mahesh Bhatt
Written by Suraj Sanim
Produced by P. Raghunath
Starring Anil Kapoor
Govinda
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Cinematography Nadeem Khan
Edited by Dimpy Bahl
Music by Anu Malik
Distributed by Swaraajya Shree Movies
Release date
26 January 1990
Running time
149 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi
Awaargi is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt
starring Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Meenakshi Sheshadri in lead roles. Over the years it
has gained critical praise and is considered a classic now. Govinda received
critical acclaim for his role. [1][2]
Story
Lala Jamal Khan is one of the underground dons in Bombay and has several men to
carry out all kinds of criminal activities for him. One of them is Azaad, who he
uses to scare people and Azaad has never failed him. Then Azaad goes and rescues a
prostitute named Meena from Ranu Bhai, who owes allegiance to rival don, Bhau and
invites his ire and anger. Azaad refuses to submit to anyone and assists Meena meet
her goal, which is to be a famous singer. He entrusts her to a music director by
the name of Dhirendra and sits back and watches as Meena becomes popular day by
day. Azaad has fallen in love with Meena but is unable to tell this. What Azaad
does not know is that Dhirendra too has fallen in love with Meena and it appears
that Meena is also attracted to him. Before Azaad can pursue this any further, he
must contend with Bhau's hoodlums, who have been instructed to kill him under any
circumstances.
Cast
Anil Kapoor as Azaad
Govinda as Dheerendra Kumar "Dheeren"
Meenakshi Sheshadri as Meena
Anupam Kher as Lala Jamal Khan
Paresh Rawal as Bhau
Satish Kaushik as Azaad's Friend
Avtar Gill as Ranu Bhai
Ghulam Ali as himself (Special Appearance)
Music
The music of Awaargi was by Anu Malik. The lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.
Song Singer
"Chamakte Chand Ko" Ghulam Ali
"Bali Umar Ne Mera Haal Woh Kiya" Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz
"Ae Mere Sathiya, Tu Koi Geet Ga" Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz
"Mujrewali Hoon Main" Anuradha Paudwal
"Dak Babu Aaya" Asha Bhosle
References
"Awaargi – Film Review". Planet Bollywood. Archived from the original on 30 August
2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
"Mahesh Bhatt's Awaargi: This Is Anil Kapoor, Govinda starrer didn't get the
recognition it deserved". Firstpost. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
External links
Awaargi at IMDb
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Films and television series by Mahesh Bhatt
Director
Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974) Naya Daur (1978) Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) Abhimanyu
(1980) Arth (1982) Saaransh (1984) Janam (1985) Aashiana (1986) Naam (1986) Aaj
(1987) Kaash (1987) Thikana (1987) Siyasat (1988) Kabzaa (1988) Daddy (1989)
Awaargi (1990) Jurm (1990) Aashiqui (1990) Swayam (1991) Saathi (1991) Dil Hai Ke
Manta Nahin (1991) Sadak (1991) Saatwan Aasman (1992) Junoon (1992) Phir Teri
Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993) Gunaah (1993) Sir (1993) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
Gumrah (1993) Tadipaar (1993) Criminal (1994) The Gentleman (1994) Naaraaz (1994)
Milan (1995) Naajayaz (1995) Papa Kehte Hai (1996) Chaahat (1996) Dastak (1996)
Tamanna (1997) Duplicate (1998) Angaaray (1998) Zakhm (1998) Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri
Jaan (1999) Kartoos (1999) Sadak 2 (2020)
Writer only
Dushman (1998) Sangharsh (1999) Kasoor (2001) Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001) Raaz
(2002) Gunaah (2002) Saaya (2003) Footpath (2003) Jism (2003) Inteha (2003) Murder
(2004) Rog (2005) Zeher (2005) Nazar (2005) Kalyug (2006) Woh Lamhe (2006) Murder 2
(2011) Jism 2 (2012) Murder 3 (2013) Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015)
Television
Swabhimaan (1994–1997) A Mouthful of Sky (1995) Kabhie Kabhie (1997) Naamkarann
(2016–2018) Udaan (2014–2019) Tu Aashiqui (2017–2018) Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne
Do (2020)
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