Aakhree Raasta
| Aakhree Raasta | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Written by | Rahi Masoom Reza (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Story by | K. Bhagyaraj |
| Based on | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary By Bharathiraja |
| Produced by | A. Purnachandra Rao |
| Starring | Amitabh Bachchan Jaya Prada Sridevi Anupam Kher |
| Cinematography | S. Gopal Reddy |
| Edited by | A. Selvanathan A. P. Manivannan |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lakshmi Productions (Madras) (P).LTD |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Language | Hindi |
Aakhree Raasta (transl. Last option) is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, presented by T. Rama Rao and produced by A. Purnachandra Rao both under banner Lakshmi Productions (Madras) (P).LTD.[1] The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and Anupam Kher. It was directed by the Tamil actor and director K. Bhagyaraj. It was revealed by Sridevi herself in one of her interviews[2] that actress Rekha lent her voice for her in this movie.
The film was a remake of the Tamil film Oru Kaidhiyin Diary which was also scripted by Bhagyaraj, but directed by Bharathiraja.[3]
Synopsis
In 1962 David D'Costa (Amitabh Bachchan) lives a relatively poor life in Madras (now Chennai) with his wife Mary D'Costa (Jaya Prada) who is pregnant. He literally worships the Member of Parliament Chaturvedi (Sadashiv Amrapurkar), and is even willing to die for him. He introduces Mary to Chaturvedi, and with his blessings they name the new-born son James. Then one day while he is busy obstructing rail traffic, he gets arrested and is bailed out by Mahesh (Anupam Kher). When he returns home he finds that Mary has committed suicide. She left a handwritten note blaming Chaturvedi for raping her. An upset David goes to confront Chaturvedi, is intercepted by Police Inspector Roop Kumar Sahay (Dalip Tahil) and Dr. Verma (Bharat Kapoor), who pretend to help David, but are actually Chaturvedi's friends. Inspector Sahay pretends to help him and manipulates Mary's note from him. Dr Verma then subsequently burns the note, while the three of them laugh at the happiest David. The sole evidence of Chaturvedi' horrific crime is therefore destroyed. The trio frame David as the killer for Mary's death, lie in court and succeed in their evil plan. David was sentenced to 24 years in prison for Mary's murder.
David asks his friend Mahesh to look after James in his long absence. Twenty-four years later in 1986, David is released, he goes to visit Mahesh and is shocked to find that Mahesh has changed, he is no longer a boot-legger, he now lives a wealthy life-style, he wants David to forget the past, and live with his CID Inspector son Vijay (also Amitabh Bachchan). David is devastated with this news, but is determined to avenge his wrongful conviction and Mary's death, so he sets about to kill his tormentors one by one - the only obstruction he faces is none other than Vijay who, unaware of David being his father, is out to protect the three people.[4]
Cast
- Amitabh Bachchan as David D'Costa/ James D’Costa/ Inspector Vijay Shandilya
- Jaya Prada as Mary D'Costa (David's wife)
- Sridevi as Vinita Bhatnagar (Vijay's girlfriend)
- Anupam Kher as Mahesh Shandilya
- Dalip Tahil as Inspector Roop Kumar Sahay
- Sadashiv Amrapurkar as Minister Balwant Chaturvedi
- Bharat Kapoor as Dr. Verma
- Om Shivpuri as DIG Ranjit Bhatnagar
- Viju Khote as Amarnath, Senior Inspector
Soundtrack
Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics.
| Aakhree Raasta | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Label | T-Series |
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dance Music" | Anuradha Paudwal |
| 2 | "Gori Ka Saajan Saajan Ki Gori" | Mohammad Aziz, S. Janaki |
| 3 | "Pehle Padhai Phir Pyar Hoga" | Mohammad Aziz, S. Janaki |
| 4 | "Tune Mera Doodh Piya Hai" (version 1) | Mohammed Aziz, S. Janaki |
| 5 | "Tune Mera Doodh Piya Hai" (version 2) | Mohammed Aziz, S. Janaki |
| 6 | "Gori Ka Saajan Saajan Ki Gori" (Instrumental) |
Home media
The DVD version of the film was released by IndiaWeekly under its own label. [5]
In other media
The name of the character Aakhri Pasta from the Housefull film series is a pun on Aakhree Raasta.[6]
References
- ^ "Aakhree Raasta (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "The Legendary Sridevi in Her Own Words". YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Jeshi, K. (25 December 2010). "Of wit and humour". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Aakhree Raasta | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Aakhree Raasta DVD". IndiaWeekly. Archived from the original on 17 May 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ^ "All about Bachchan and 'Aakhri Pasta'". Emirates 24/7. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
