Starring
About the film
Awaaz (transl. Voice) is a 1984 Hindi action crime film directed by Shakti Samanta with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and supported by Jaya Prada, Rakesh Roshan, Suresh Oberoi, Supriya Pathak, Iftekar, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Amrish Puri. The music is by R. D. Burman. The songs are sung by Kishore Kumar and by Asha Bhonsle. This film marked the first return of the Shakti-Rajesh team after Anurodh in 1977.
Plot
Advocate Jayant (Rajesh Khanna), a criminal lawyer, believes that a lawyer's duty is to do service to his client alone and to bail him out of his trouble, even if the client is a criminal. Amit is a police inspector who brings many of the goons that are part of a gang of smugglers led by Mulchand Malhotra to court. Jayant makes use of loopholes in the law and the goons are let off. Amit wants Jayant to be more responsible when defending criminals who are repeat offenders.
Amit is killed and his brother Vijay joins the police force. Priya, Jayant's sister, falls in love with Vijay and they decide to get married. One day, while going on a picnic, Anu (Jayant's wife) and Priya get into trouble as their car tire gets punctured. A drunkard who happens to be Mulchand's son rapes Anu and injures Priya. Anu commits suicide. Jayant finds out that Amit's death was not accidental and that Anu's rapist is part of Mulchand's gang. Jayant tries enlisting the help of his clients to find the real culprits, but realises that they are not responsive. Jayant vows to find the assailants.
Jayant's daughter Nandita is kidnapped. The kidnappers demand that Jayant represent Mulchand's son in a criminal case. Jayant gets him out on bail, not knowing that he is the one who had raped his wife. When he finds out, Jayant can do nothing, since his daughter is still under the control of the kidnappers. The rest of the story tells how he single-handedly brings them to justice.
Reception
Awaaz was well appreciated by audience and critics alike. It received three stars in the Bollywood guide Collections. It also became a box-office hit.
Music
"Zindagi Sau Baras Ki (Male)" – Kishore Kumar
"Zindagi Sau Baras Ki (Duet)" – Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Bolo Pyar Karogi" – Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
Key details
| Release year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Shakti Samanta |
| Starring | Rajesh Khanna |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Awaaz released?
Awaaz is a Hindi-language film released in 1984, directed by Shakti Samanta.
Who directed Awaaz?
Awaaz was directed by Shakti Samanta.
Who stars in Awaaz?
Awaaz stars Rajesh Khanna.
What is Awaaz about?
Awaaz (transl. Voice) is a 1984 Hindi action crime film directed by Shakti Samanta with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and supported by Jaya Prada, Rakesh Roshan, Suresh Oberoi, Supriya Pathak, Iftekar, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Amrish Puri.
Where can I watch Awaaz?
Awaaz may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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