CineSprint Magazine June 2016

it has been directed by Prakash
Mehra. The film became known for
its hit song "Mere Angene Mein,
Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai" rendered
twice: the first time by a young
Alka Yagnik who earned her first
Filmfare nomination as best female
playback singer, and the second
time by Amitabh Bachchan.
The second version turned out to
be a mega hit especially due to
Amitabh's performance in drag
wear. The lyrics of the song were
funny and gives tribute to all kinds
of wives be they fat, tall, dark
skinned or fair skinned. Even until
today the song is popular among
audiences.
The film is remembered for Amitabh
Bachchan's over-the-top acting and
fiery dialogues using his all famous
Bachchan-baritone, his charismatic
and stylish screen presence. It was
another movie of Prakash Mehra
where the ending have similarity
with the ending of Namak Halal
with his favourite villain Ranjeet
and Satyen Kapoor.
Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat
Aman, Amjad Khan, Suresh
Oberoi, Bindu, Raakhee, Om
Prakash, Ranjeet, Ram Sethi
and Kushboo played the lead
roles in the movie and Kalyanji -
Anandji composed the music for
Laawaris. Released on May 22nd
1981 the movie had a run time
of 189 minutes and the movie
ended up as the highest grosser
of the year and one of the best
films in the career of Amitabh
Bachchan.
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