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Aaj Ka Arjun
Aaj Ka Arjun
Soundtrack album by Bappi Lahiri
Released	1990
Genre	Feature film soundtrack

*Aaj Ka Arjun*
Aaj Ka Arjun
	Poster
Directed by	K. C. Bokadia
Written by	Santosh Saroj
Produced by	K. C. Bokadia
Starring	Amitabh Bachchan ; Jaya Prada
Music by	Bappi Lahiri
Production; company	BMB Productions
Release date	10 August 1990;
Running time	166 mins
Country	India
Language	Hindi

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Aaj Ka Arjun (transl. Today's Arjun) is a 1990 Hindi-language crime drama film, directed and produced by K. C. Bokadia and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Prada. The film which was based on the 1988 Tamil film, En Thangachi Padichava follows the crux of the epic Mahabharata, but with its modified storyline through the perspective of Bhima and Arjuna, a deviation from the Vyasa's original version of the epic Mahabharata.^[1]

The film took a record opening and proved to be a superhit at the box office thus temporarily reviving Bachchan's career who was going through a rough patch at that time.^[2]^[3] At the 36th Filmfare Awards, Aaj Ka Arjun received two nominations, including Best Supporting Actress (Radhika) and Best Music Director (Lahiri).^[4]

Synopsis

Bheema is ostracized for opposing Thakur Bhupendra Singh, a tyrannical landlord. But when his nephew is kidnapped, he has to win over the same cowardly villagers who threw him out.

Cast

Amitabh Bachchan as Bheem Singh "Bheema"
Jaya Prada as Gauri
Radhika as Laxmi Singh
Suresh Oberoi as Mohan
Kiran Kumar as Lakhan
Anupam Kher as Police Inspector
Amrish Puri as Thakur Bhupendra Singh
Rishabh Shukla as Ajit Singh
Asrani as Chikoo
Priti Sapru as Mohan's Wife
Baby Guddu as Kanhaiya Singh
Brahmachari as Himself
Praveen Kumar Sobti as Himself
Anirudh Agarwal as Himself

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri and the lyrics were penned by Anjaan. The film has a memorable number "Gori Hai Kalaiyan", tune of which was adapted from the original composition of music director duo Shankar–Jaikishan, with voices lent by Lata Mangeshkar and Shabbir Kumar.^[5] According to Box Office India, with around 18,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack was the year's fifth highest-selling album.^[6]

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Bahena O Bahena"	Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohammed Aziz	6:24
2.	"Chali Aana Tu Pan Ki"	Amit Kumar, Alka Yagnik	7:43
3.	"Chhod Babul Ka Ghar"	Kavita Krishnamurthy	3:51
4.	"Gori Hain Kalaiyan"	Lata Mangeshkar, Shabbir Kumar	9:39
5.	"Mashuka Mashuka"	Alka Yagnik, Bappi Lahiri, Amrish Puri	9:22
6.	"Na Ja Re" (Female)	Lata Mangeshkar	6:27
7.	"Na Ja Re" (Male)	Amit Kumar	3:20
Total length:			46:46

References

^ "Do you know these Kannada films are actually named after actors?". Zoom. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
^ "Opening Day Records Since 1990 - 34 Films". 9 November 2019.
^ "Trade Guide Classification 1990".
^ "Filmfare Awards (1953–2005)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2007.
^ "Aaj Ka Arjun (Audio Jukebox)".
^ "BoxOffice India.com". web.archive.org. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2024.

External links

Aaj Ka Arjun at IMDb

[1] "Do you know these Kannada films are actually named after actors?". Zoom. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.

[2] "Opening Day Records Since 1990 - 34 Films". 9 November 2019.

[3] "Trade Guide Classification 1990".

[Filmfare-4] "Filmfare Awards (1953–2005)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2007.

[5] "Aaj Ka Arjun (Audio Jukebox)".

[6] "BoxOffice India.com". web.archive.org. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2024.

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-'''{{Lang|hi-latn|Aaj Ka Arjun}}''' ({{Translation|Today's [[Arjuna|Arjun]]}}) is a 1990 [[Hindi]]-language [[crime drama film]], directed and produced by [[K.C. Bokadia]] and starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Jaya Prada]]. The film which was based on the 1988 Tamil film, [[En Thangachi Padichava]] follows the crux of the epic [[Mahabharata]], but with its modified storyline through the perspective of [[Bhima]] and [[Arjuna]], a deviation from the Vyasa's original version of the epic [[Mahabharata]]
+'''{{Lang|hi-latn|Aaj Ka Arjun}}''' ({{Translation|Today's [[Arjuna|Arjun]]}}) is a 1990 [[Hindi]]-language [[crime drama film]], directed and produced by [[K. C. Bokadia]] and starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Jaya Prada]]. The film which was based on the 1988 Tamil film, ''[[En Thangachi Padichava]]'' follows the crux of the epic [[Mahabharata]], but with its modified storyline through the perspective of [[Bhima]] and [[Arjuna]], a deviation from the Vyasa's original version of the epic [[Mahabharata]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2021 |title=Do you know these Kannada films are actually named after actors? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/kannada-cinema/article/do-you-know-these-kannada-films-are-actually-named-after-actors/743015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409084056/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/kannada-cinema/article/do-you-know-these-kannada-films-are-actually-named-after-actors/743015 |archive-date=9 April 2021 |access-date=17 August 2021 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]}}</ref>
+The film took a record opening and proved to be a superhit at the box office thus temporarily reviving Bachchan's career who was going through a rough patch at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4419|title=Opening Day Records Since 1990 - 34 Films|date=9 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/bobbytalk/adminpanel/imagetemp/TG-1990-Classifications-Page-1.jpg|title=Trade Guide Classification 1990}}</ref> At the [[36th Filmfare Awards]], ''Aaj Ka Arjun'' received two nominations, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] (Radhika) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] (Lahiri).<ref name="Filmfare">{{Cite web |url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf |title=Filmfare Awards (1953–2005)|access-date=5 November 2007 |archive-date=12 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612065210/http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
-The film was a big hit and was the 3rd Highest-grossing film of 1990. The success of the film helped to temporarily revitalise Bachchan's failing career.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaj Ka Arjun Box office Collection|url=https://latestboxoffice.com/aaj-ka-arjun-box-office-collection/}}</ref> The film premiered on 10 August 1990 in [[Mumbai]] and was filmed in Rajasthan.
+== Synopsis ==
+Bheema is ostracized for opposing Thakur Bhupendra Singh, a tyrannical landlord. But when his nephew is kidnapped, he has to win over the same cowardly villagers who threw him out.
 ==Cast==
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+{{Infobox album
-The music for the film was composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]], one of the leading music directors of the time. The film has a memorable number "Gori Hai Kalaiyaan, Tu Laade Mujhe Hari Hari Choodiyaan", music of which was copied from the original composition of music director Shankar–Jaikishan, with voices lent by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Shabbir Kumar]], which earned great popularity that year. During those days, when [[cable television]] and [[Dish TV]] facilities were not as popular in India as they are today, this song was often telecast in some programmes of [[Doordarshan]] as a trendy track of that period. Picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Prada, the song charmed the listeners, and today it is considered{{by whom|date=November 2021}} as one of the evergreen songs of the 90s. Lyrics written by [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]].
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+The music was composed by [[Bappi Lahiri]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]. The film has a memorable number "Gori Hai Kalaiyan", tune of which was adapted from the original composition of music director duo [[Shankar–Jaikishan]], with voices lent by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Shabbir Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=HS5dtShjsZU6iGo6&v=8F3cR2L88_Y&feature=youtu.be|title=Aaj Ka Arjun (Audio Jukebox)}}</ref> According to [[Box Office India]], with around 18,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack was the year's fifth highest-selling album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-01-02 |title=BoxOffice India.com |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102010439/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5 |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
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 | title1   = Bahena O Bahena
 | extra1   = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Mohammed Aziz]]
-| length1  = 06:21
+| length1  = 6:24
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 | title2   = Chali Aana Tu Pan Ki
 | extra2   = [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
-| length2  = 07:37
+| length2  = 7:43
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 | title3   = Chhod Babul Ka Ghar
-| extra3   = Kavita Krishnamurthy
+| extra3   = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
-| length3  = 03:32
+| length3  = 3:51
 |
 | title4   = Gori Hain Kalaiyan
 | extra4   = [[Lata Mangeshkar]], [[Shabbir Kumar]]
-| length4  = 09:40
+| length4  = 9:39
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-| title5   = Main Teri Mashuka
+| title5   = Mashuka Mashuka
 | extra5   = [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Amrish Puri]]
-| length5  = 09:22
+| length5  = 9:22
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 | title6   = Na Ja Re
 | note6    = Female
 | extra6   = [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
-| length6  = 06:26
+| length6  = 6:27
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 | title7   = Na Ja Re
 | note7    = Male
 | extra7   = [[Amit Kumar]]
-| length7  = 03:18
+| length7  = 3:20
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+| total_length = 46:46
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-==Awards==
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-|-
-! Award
-! Category
-! Recipients and Nominees
-! Results
-|-
-| rowspan="3" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
-| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
-| [[Radhika Sarathkumar|Radhika]]
-| rowspan="2" {{nom}}
-|-
-| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
-| [[Bappi Lahiri]]
-|}
-==Controversy==
-[[Amitabh Bachchan]] was initially reluctant to play the titular name- [[Arjuna]] and suggested [[Bhima]] for the character instead. Bachchan cited personal reasons for not keeping the name- Arjun, saying that he has been frequent with the great epic- [[Mahabharata]] and did not find the character of Arjuna much interesting and cringeworthy, though really liked the character of Bhima, stating—              <small>"''Bhima is the only warrior in Mahabharata who could come close to Karna in valour and heroism"''</small>
-Making a contemporary version of the [[Mahabharata]] through Bhima's perspective, the director Bokadia in a magazine interview stated:<blockquote>" It is often said, that 'history is written by elder brothers'  but what about younger brothers- [[Bhima]] and [[Arjuna]], they also have a story to tell. So, this is basically a contemporary version focusing on Bhima and Arjuna, this has nothing to do with the storyline or plot of the original epic. After the telecasting of BR Chopra Mahabharata on television, names like [[Karna]] and [[Krishna]] became extremely popular. In the 80s and 90s, each and every household, a child's name would be 'Karan'. You would see parents keeping their son's name like - Karan, Karandev, Karanjeet, Karangopal etc and simultaneously Ramayan was also telecast on television. Also names like Rama, Lakshman became cult and popular in households after telecast of Ramayana. Such was the influence of TV on people. After so much cult of Hindu epics, even films began taking inspiration from Mahabharata. See blockbuster [[Thalapathi]] of Rajnikanth and [[Vijaypath]] of Ajay Devgn, [[Kalyug (1981 film)]] starring Shashi Kapoor. These films are based completely on the original Mahabharata where the storyline and plot both have been inspired by the actual epic itself but in these adaptations, Arjun and Bhima are often sidelined.  In some film adaptations, they are 'as good as not in the film even'. I too had thought of making a film on Mahabharata but now everybody had already become familiar with Mahabharata through Doordarshan. So, it seemed boring to narrate the same heroism of Karna which are taught in school books, shown in innumerous serials, worshipped in temples. An idea clicked in my mind to make the epic through Bhima and Arjun's point of view which would be new to the audience. But Amit (Amitabh)was reluctant to keep the name- Arjun, thus played Bhima. My mission is to create films on those mythological characters who have been historically sidelined or didn't get enough representation in history. My next project would be on Indrajeet etc." </blockquote>
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Films scored by Bappi Lahiri]]
 [[Category:1990s Hindi-language films]]
+[[Category:1990s Indian films]]
 [[Category:1990 crime drama films]]
 [[Category:Hindi remakes of Tamil films]]
 [[Category:Films about landlords]]
 [[Category:Films directed by K. C. Bokadia]]
-[[Category:Hindi-language crime films]]
+[[Category:Hindi-language crime drama films]]
 [[Category:Indian crime drama films]]