''Mera Saathi'' ( ''My Companion'') is a 1985

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-language

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, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by

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. The film stars

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, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music of the film was composed by

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. The film is a remake of the

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movie ''

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'' (1983).

Plot

Ranga is a ruffian whose life changes upon the sudden entry of a beautiful girl, Ragini. Later, he finds out that she has fled from her home to escape from a forced marriage to a rogue, Bansi Das. Ranga gives her shelter. They fall in love and get married. Soon, Ragini reforms Ranga into an honest, hard working man and they are blessed with a girl, Shanti. Years roll by and Ranga turns into a millionaire through his hard work. Shanti falls in love with Shyam, an associate of Bansi Das. Being cognizant of it, Ranga denies to approve their relationship. Hence, Shanti marries Shyam without her father’s approval. Ranga gives his entire wealth to Shyam and leaves with Ragini. Then, Shyam is backstabbed and his property is seized by Bansi Das. Ranga courageously saves him. Finally, Shyam apologizes to Ranga and the family is reunited.

Cast

as Ranganath "Ranga" *

as Ragini *

as Shyam * Mandakini as Shanti *

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as Bansi Das *

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as Police Inspector *

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as Gopal *

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as Ram Kumar *

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as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character * Amjad Khan as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character *

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as Sultan *

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as Bansi's Goon

Soundtrack

Lyrics:

Indeevar Shyamalal Babu Rai, known professionally as Indeevar (also credited as Indiwar and Indeewar), (1 January 1924 – 27 February 1997) was one of the leading Hindi film lyricists from the 1960s then through1990s Early life He was born and grew ...

References

External links

* 1985 films Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao Hindi remakes of Telugu films Films scored by Bappi Lahiri Indian action drama films 1980s Hindi-language films 1980s action drama films 1985 drama films {{1980s-Hindi-film-stub