''Dil Aur Deewaar'' () is a 1978 Indian

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-language

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, produced by

D. Ramanaidu Daggubati Ramanaidu (6 June 1936 – 18 February 2015) was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He founded Suresh Productions in 1964 which became of one of the largest film production companies in India. He was placed i ...

and directed by

K. Bapaiah Kovelamudi Bapayya is an Indian film director. He has directed about 80 films in Telugu and Hindi languages. He is the cousin of noted director K. Raghavendra Rao and nephew of director and producer K. S. Prakash Rao. Early life Kovelamudi ...

. The film stars

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and

Moushumi Chatterjee Moushumi Chatterjee (born Indira Chattopadhyay) is an Indian actress who is recognised for her work in Hindi as well as Bengali cinema. She was one of the highest paid actresses in Hindi films during the 1970s. She joined the Bharatiya Janata ...

, with music composed by

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. It is a remake of the

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film ''

Jeevana Tarangalu ''Jeevana Tarangalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Vanisri, Chandramohan, and Lakshmi. It is based on a novel by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won three F ...

'' (1973), also made by the same banner and director.

Plot

Vijay is a valorous crime reporter who is diehard to malefactors in society. He is fostered by his uncle Rai Saheb as his stepmother expelled him. However, on her deathbed, she pleads for pardon from him and bestows the responsibility on her laid-back son Anand. Accordingly, Vijay shields Anand from the exploitations. Besides, Saroj an upright strives hard for a living and looks after her blind mother Parvati & younger Chandu. Owing to destitution Chandu turns out as notorious and hooded by a dreadful gang. Destiny makes Saroj & Anand childhood mates, and Saroj treats him as a sibling who misinterprets her affection as love. Due to this, Vijay denounces Saroj as an ill-repute. Here, Anand plans to knit Saroja, but she clarifies her true feeling, and he backs it. Being incognizant of it, Vijay splices Saroj in an unconscious state to shield Anand. Anyhow, as the woman of virtue, Saroj honors the wedding. Parallelly, Rao Saheb is annoyed with his vainglory daughter Lakshmi who scourges his father and crippled sister Rani. At that point, Anand assigns Saroj as governess to Rani and within no time she acquires their credence. Later, Anand divulges the fact to Vijay which makes him repent and start loving Saroj. One night, when Rao Saheb drops Saroj when he is impelled to see his wife Parvati but stays behind. Distressed, Rai Saheb narrates the past to Vijay. Years ago, he reached the city for survival and met with an accident made by wealthy Sudha. After recovery when he returns to his village, it is drowned. In that quandary, Sudha consoled and fused him. Now, the boss of Chandu ascertains to abduct Rani for ransom which he does so by assaulting Rai Saheb. Spotting it, Lakshmi affronts Saroj and apprehends her. Listening to it, Parvati dies when Vijay aids Saroj as the backbone. Lakshmi also regrets it, after being aware of the truth and moves to the exchange spot and reforms Chandu, but they are seized. At last, Vijay rescues them and unites the family. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay & Saroj.

Cast

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as Rai Sahib *

as Vijay *

as Saroj *

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as Chandu * Vijay Arora as Anand *

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as Laxmi *

Prem Chopra Prem Chopra (born 23 September 1935) is an Indian actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in 380 films over a span of over 60 years. He has a soft-spoken diction despite being a villain in most films. His 19 films, with him as antagonist ...

as Boss *

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as Saroj & Chandu's Mother *

Kamini Kaushal Kamini Kaushal (born as Uma Kashyap, 24 February 1927) is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films and television. She is noted for her roles in films such as ''Neecha Nagar'' (1946), which won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at Cannes Fil ...

as Vijay's Step-mother & Anand's Mother *

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as Police Inspector *

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as Kanhaiya *

Pinchoo Kapoor Pinchoo Kapoor (1927 – April 28, 1989) was an Indian actor born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India in 1927. He acted in many Hindi films during the 1970s and 1980s. His film career lasted from 1969 to 1989. He is best remembered for his rol ...

as Judge Raghunath *

Roopesh Kumar Roopesh Kumar (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 negative roles in the film ...

as Blackmailer *

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as Blackmailer's partner *

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as Kitty *

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as Inspector Rajan

Soundtrack

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

References

External links

* {{Kovelamudi Bapayya 1978 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films Films directed by K. Bapayya Films scored by Laxmikant–Pyarelal Hindi remakes of Telugu films Suresh Productions films