''Jaandaar'' ( ''Lively'') is a 1979

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-language action film, produced and directed by S.K. Lutha under the Kareer Films banner. It stars

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, Amjad Khan,

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while

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has given a special appearance and the music was composed by

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Plot

Seth Dharmadas (Amjad Khan) is an honorable-seeming hoodlum. He steals an antique charm from a temple following the death of the Priest (Satyendra Kapoor) and his wife (Urmila Bhatt). Here, Dharmadas's mother Kamla Devi (Nirupa Roy) realizes the cold-heartedness of her son. So, he forces her out and absconds with his daughter Radha. Right now, as a penance, Kamla Devi adopts the bereaved priest's sons Raju and Birju and leaves the town when, unfortunately, Birju is detached. Years roll by, Kamla Devi ascertains Raju as an honest police officer Raj Kumar Varma (Vinod Mehra) whereas Birju (Mahendra Sandhu) becomes a ruffian with self-righteousness and destiny makes the brothers rivals. Besides, Dharmadas catches the summit in the netherworld. Meanwhile, Raju and Radha (Bindiya Goswami) fall in love. So, enraged Dharmadas intrigues and indicts Raju in an offense and he is sentenced. In jail, Raju is acquainted with a trunk driver Gulkhan (Jeetendra) whom he aided previously. With his help, Raju escapes for proving his innocence for which he associates with Dharmadas in disguise. Thereupon, he entrusts a task of seizing Birju where a clash arises where they identify themselves as brothers. At last, Raju and Birju flares-up on Dharmadas when Gulkhan sacrifices his life while guarding Raju. Finally, the movie the ends Kamla Devi eliminating Dharmadas.

Cast

as Inspector Raj Kumar Verma *

as Radha *

as Birju *

Aruna Irani Aruna Irani (born 3 May 1946) is an Indian actress, who has acted in over 500 films throughout Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati cinema, playing mostly supporting and character roles. She has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting ...

as Birju's Girlfriend * Amjad Khan as Dharamdas *

as Gul Khan *

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as Priest *

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as Robert D'Souza *

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as Sulaiman *

Navin Nischol Navin Nischol (18 March 1946 – 19 March 2011) was an Indian actor. He made his debut with the Hindi film '' Sawan Bhadon'' in 1970. In 1996 he worked in Pyar Zindagi Hai along with Rita Bhaduri and Raj Mohammed. The film was shot in Hyderabad ...

as Advocate *

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as Mr. Sinha * Dhumal as a Police constable *

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as Police Constable *

Nirupa Roy Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara; 4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was known for her acting ability, and was uncharita ...

as Kamla *

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* Komilla Wirk *

Urmila Bhatt Urmila Bhatt (1 November 1933 – 22 February 1997) was an actress of Hindi cinema. She started acting in Drama Theatre. She joined Sangeet Kala Academy in Rajkot as a folk dancer and singer. It was during that time that her famous Gujarati dra ...

as Priest's Wife

Soundtrack

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