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Hindi film directed by

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. The film stars

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in double role as father and son, along with

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and

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as their love interests. The music was composed by R. D. Burman. The memorable songs in the film include "Kaanta Laga", "Jab Tak Rahe" and "Jaan-E-Jaana".

Cast

as Daku Lakhan Singh / Jaswant "Ajay" (double role) *

as Champa Singh *

as Rekha *

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as Jaggu *

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as Seth Manoharlal * Dulari as Mrs. Manoharlal *

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as Mausi *

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Soundtrack

"Kaanta Laga" is the most popular song from the film, and was remixed by

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album ''DJ Doll'' with an accompanying

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starring

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. All lyrics are penned by

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Remakes

The film was remade in

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as ''Badshah'' in 1975, directed by Akbar Kabir Pintu. It stars

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in double role as father and son, along with Shabana and

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as their love interests. It was also remade in

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as ''

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'' in 1978.

References

External links

* 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films Indian action drama films 1970s action drama films 1972 films Films directed by Prakash Mehra Films scored by R. D. Burman Hindi films remade in other languages 1972 drama films Hindi-language action drama films {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub