''Chacha Bhatija'' () is a 1977 Indian

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comedy drama film, written by

Salim–Javed Salim–Javed were an Indian screenwriting duo, composed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who worked primarily in Hindi cinema. They were among the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status, and are regarded as among "Hindi cinema's grea ...

and directed by

Manmohan Desai Manmohan Desai (26 February 1937 – 1 March 1994) was an Indian film producer and director. He was one of the most successful filmmakers of the 70s and 80s. Desai was an influential and sought-after film director of Bollywood and a pioneer of ...

. It was the year's fourth hit for Manmohan Desai (''

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'', '' Dharam Veer'' and '' Parvarish'' are the other three). It was his second film with Dharmendra (after ''Dharam Veer''). ''Chacha Bhatija'' stars

Dharmendra Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol (born 8 December 1935), known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. Dharmendra is widely considered one of the greatest, most h ...

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, Rehman,

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, Jeevan, Master Satyajeet and

Sonia Sahni Sonia Sahni is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi language films. Her debut film was ''Johar-Mehmood in Goa'' with actors I. S. Johar and Mehmood (actor), Mehmood. Her other notable films are ''Maalik (1972 film)'', ''Buddha Mil Gaya (film), ...

Plot

Ranvir Singh Teja ( Rehman) lives with his family, wife Sita, son Sunder and younger brother-Shanker (

). The family lives happily, until Sita dies suddenly. Teja remarried, and his new wife is Sonia (

), who comes to live with him at his palatial home with her wicked brother, Laxmidas ( Jeevan). They have a devious agenda of taking over Teja's property. Soon after marriage, misunderstandings arise, and Shanker is asked to leave the house. These misunderstandings involve Sunder, who also is sent away from the house (to a miserable boarding school) by Teja, who thinks that his brother and son are inciting each other and conspiring against his newly-wedded wife Soniya. Many years pass. Sunder has grown up to be a conman, and Shanker has become a black-marketeer. They come across each other without knowing each other's identity, and a confrontation takes place. When they realize they are uncle and nephew, they decide to expose Sonia, and open Teja's eyes, who is completely blinded by Sonia's love and will not let anyone come between them.

Cast

as Shanker Teja *

as Sunder Teja *

as Mala *

as Pinky * Rehman as Ranvir Singh Teja *

Roopesh Kumar Roopesh Kumar (born as Abbas Farashahi; 16 January 1946 – 29 January 1995) was a character actor in Bollywood films, especially known for his role as a villain in over 100 Hindi films from 1965 to 1995. He is widely remembered for his comic ...

as Kiran *

Durga Khote Durga Khote (née Vita Lad; 14 January 1905 − 22 September 1991) was an Indian actress, beginning as one of the foremost leading ladies of her time. She remained active in Hindi and Marathi cinema, as well as theatre, for over 50 years, starr ...

as Mrs. D'Silva * Indrani Mukherjee as Sita Teja *

as Sonia Teja * Jeevan as Laxmidas *

Keshto Mukherjee Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 3 March 1982) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was born in Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India. He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films. Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast ...

as Kesto *

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as Tony * Sunder as Police Inspector * Puddle as Dog

Songs

#"Jeena Zaroori Hai Jeene Ke Liye Peena Zaroori Hai" –

Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar (born Abhas Kumar Ganguly; ; 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer, musician and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of modern India ...

#"Jeena Zaroori Hai Jeene Ke Liye Peena Zaroori Hai" –

Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle (; ; born 8 September 1933) is an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur, actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the ...

#"Kehte Hain Peenewaale Yeh Gham Ka Jaawaab Hai" –

Mohammed Rafi Mohammed Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility and range of voice ...

, Shailendra Singh, Asha Bhosle #"Kehte Hain Peenewaale Yeh Gham Ka Jaawaab Hai" –

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar (; born Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 6 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. He ...

#"Kyun Bhai Chacha Haan Bhatija" – Mohammed Rafi, Shailendra Singh #"Maa Ne Kaha Tha O Beta" – Shailendra Singh #"Tera Sheeshe Ka Samaan" – Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar #"Bhoot Raja Bahar Aaja" - Asha Bhosle

References

External links

* 1977 films 1977 comedy-drama films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films Films directed by Manmohan Desai Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Films with screenplays by Salim–Javed Indian comedy-drama films {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub