Meri Aawaz Suno
Meri Aawaz Suno (transl. Listen to my Voice) is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao by Padmalaya Studios, presented by Krishna and directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu .[1] It stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi and music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.[2] The film is a remake of the Kannada movie Antha (1981).[3] The film became controversial upon its release, due to its portrayal of politicians.[4] The film is recorded as a "Super Hit" at the box office.
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| Directed by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Written by | Kader Khan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
| Story by | H. V. Subba Rao |
| Based on | Antha (1981) |
| Produced by | G. Hanumantha Rao Krishna (Presents) |
| Starring | Jeetendra Hema Malini Parveen Babi |
| Cinematography | S Prakash |
| Edited by | K. Gopala Rao |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
Inspector Sushil Kumar a sincere & sheer cop who dedicated his life to the nation. He lives blissfully with his pregnant wife Sunita and mother Kamini Devi. Kanwar Lal, a dreadful gangster who is presently in the prison resembles Sushil. Utilizing it, CBI Director Sangram Singh plans an operation End' that is to forge Sushil as Kanwar Lal. Since he is a bigwig at netherworld. Now, pretending himself as left abroad and Sushil enrolls in a hazardous gang that creates mayhem in the country. Forthwith, Sushil starts his operation by managing a jeopardized life between diabolic. Despite being aware of his mother’s death, Sushil stands strong. Further, it succeeds in acquiring pieces of evidence against the anti-social elements. Here, unfortunately, his identity is revealed, and the lowlifes seize him. Nevertheless, he safeguards the proof for which traitors subject him to severe torments. Whereat, they fetch Sunita and slaughter along with the baby in her womb. Devastated Sushil escapes from their clutches, reaches Sangram Singh and he too double-crosses him. Then, enraged Sushil ceases the baddies, surrenders before the judiciary, and seeks justice.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Inspector Sushil Kumar / Kanwarlal (Double Role)
- Hema Malini as Mrs. Sunita Kumar
- Parveen Babi as Rita
- Kader Khan as Topiwala
- Shakti Kapoor as Azaad
- Ranjeet as Rony
- Asrani as Bahadur
- Vijay Arora as CBI Agent Kulwant
- Om Shivpuri as CBI Officer Sangram Singh
- Urmila Bhatt as Kamini Devi (Sushil's Mother)
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Minister
- Raj Mehra as IGP Shankar Kumar
- Rajan Haksar as Madan
- Manmohan Krishna as Dawood
- Tamanna as Shobha (Sushil's Sister)
- Yunus Parvez as Halkatlal
- Jayshree T. as Bar Dancer
- Praveen Kumar as Justin
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Hay, Kya Soch Rahi Ho, Kuch Soch Rahi Hoon" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Mehmanon Ko Salaam Hai Mera, Naam Zara Badnaam Hai Mera" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| "Gudiya Ri Gudiya Tu Batla" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Gudiya Ri Gudiya Tu Batla" (Sad) | Asha Bhosle |
| "Tumhe Dekha Hai To Aisa Lagta" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Achha Hua Tum Mil Gaye" | Asha Bhosle |
Trivia
Hema Malini, who plays the pregnant wife of Jeetendra in this movie, was actually pregnant during the shooting of the film.
Sarika and Raj Babbar were offered roles initially, but they refused, and the roles were played by Tamanna (as Jeetendra's Sister) and Vijay Arora as Kulwant.
In 1988 the same producer released movie 'Kanwarlal' starring Jeetendra again.
References
- Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs
- Jeetendra on cinema, music and his children Archived 20 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- "Filmfare Recommends: Top Films of Jeetendra Where He Played a Double Role".
- "Kannada film Antha draws flak for gory violence".