TRIBUTE TO RAVI TANDON
Film 1 : Khel Khel Main..1975 super-hit (which came out in the same year as Sholay, Deewar, Chupke Chupke, Aandhi and Dharmatma) held its own then and continues to brim with vivacity and freshness even after 47 years of its release..
College is the most cherished chapter of one's life. Yet to embrace worldly responsibility but free from the contained, protective atmosphere of school, carefree teenagers treat life like a grand adventure.
What happens when harmless fun takes an ugly turn and jeopardises everyone's future?
Director Ravi Tandon's Khel Khel Mein examines the hazards of excessive pranks in his wholesome, engrossing romance mystery starring Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Roshan, Aruna Irani and Iftekhar (a must-have in this genre of Hindi films).
Neetu and Rishi -- one of our sweetest on/off-screen couples -- injected the screen with their spontaneous adoration and ebullience against Rahul Dev Burman's delightfully addictive tunes.What follows is a cat-and-mouse game, complete with an unidentified stalker and mysterious men who aren’t who they seem.
Yet, even in all this we see songs, dance and romance. It’s so nostalgic especially, because R.D. Burman’s tunes for this movie are great fun, and still on every ’70s hits playlist. Decades later, it was a song from this film that gave Rishi Kapoor the title of his memoir, Khullam Khulla. It was how he lived his life, no secrets, no-holds barred, brash, youthful and full of energy.
Owning the DVD of this classic is sheer nostalgia watching it whenever one feels.
Film 2 : Jhoota Kahin Ka ( 1979 )
The Khel Khel Main team come together 4 years later for Jhoota Kahin Ka.
The Rai family ( Om Shivpuri, Indrani Mukherjee, sons Ajay and Vijay) is on a ship back to India, The ship capsizes and they are seperated with Ajay remaining with Mom.
Wealthy Jagat Narayan Khanna rescues Rai, takes him home, ensures that he is treated well, and makes him a business partner. Years later, the Rai sons have grown up. Ajay ( Rishi Kapoor )is a motor mechanic working in Pinto's Garage, but has big dreams, and a dual life as a Casanova, who is a liar and a conman, who dreams of making it big with a wealthy woman named Sheetal Khanna( whose uncle is Rai ). Then there is Vijay, who is now known as Vikram ( Rakesh roshan ), who works for Sheetal Khanna, and hopes to marry her one-day, but has an affair with a gorgeous woman named Mala. Shortly thereafter, Mala is killed, and Vikram is being blackmailed by a man named Prem, who claims he saw Vikram kill her. When Vikram and Prem find out that Sheetal may marry Ajay, they get together and plot against him - and Ajay's lies, and a dual life, make it easy for them to frame him. What will happen when Ajay realizes that he has been romancing the actual Sheetal Khanna this whole time? Is a motor mechanic good enough for a rich girl? Will the Rai family ever be reunited? Or will Ajay and Vikram beat each other to a pulp first?
After many permutations and coincidental combinations the family is united.
The film maintains a comic touch throughout the movie and is very entertaining.
Rishi- Neetu chemistry is absolutely fabulous . Rakesh Roshan doesn't have a big role ( seems he was included for Khel Khel Main continuity but Aruna Irani is missing ( Preeti Ganguly takes her place who plays Sheetal’s best friend and is lively and funny as usual.)
Music by R.D.Burman is blockbuster stuff. All songs are fabulous.
These films were made with Ravi Tandon at his peak.
But he had started off with a suspense thriller Anhonee..
Anhonee.1973
Direction Debut of Ravi Tandon who was Producer too.
The Story Revolves Around Sunil (Sanjeev Kumar) & Rekha ( Leena Chandrawar )...Sunil Who Is A Mental Patient & Rekha Is A Doctor... How They Meet ..How They Fall In Love ...Get Engaged ...And Then Both Have Few Secrets Which Becomes The Suspense Drama Of The Movie...There Are Many Twists & Turns Which Will Keep You Surprising ...A Outstanding Mystery Thriller..
The music by LP is melodious and situational.
Bindu does well with the song Hangama Gaya.
Asrani is hilarious as a mental patient.
Kamini Kaushal is a surprise.
Manmohan is in a positive role.
I won't comment on the Suspense.
But is definitely worth a watch even today after 49 years.
One of the first of Sanjeev Kumar and Leena Chandrawar ( followed by Manchali, Apne Rang Hazaar and Imaan ).
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