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| director = [[K.C. Bokadia]]
| director = [[K. C. Bokadia]]
| producer = K.C. Bokadia
| producer = K. C. Bokadia
| based_on = ''[[En Thangachi Padichava]]'' (Tamil)
| writer = Santosh Saroj
| writer = Santosh Saroj
| starring = [[Amitabh Bachchan]] <br />[[Jaya Prada]]
| starring = [[Amitabh Bachchan]] <br />[[Jaya Prada]]
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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]].<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>
'''{{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 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>


== Plot ==
== 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.
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==Cast==
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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 Shankar–Jaikishan, with voices lent by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and [[Shabbir Kumar]], which earned great popularity that year.<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>
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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Latest revision as of 19:30, 9 December 2024

Aaj Ka Arjun
Poster
Directed byK. C. Bokadia
Written bySantosh Saroj
Produced byK. C. Bokadia
StarringAmitabh Bachchan
Jaya Prada
Music byBappi Lahiri
Production
company
BMB Productions
Release date
  • 10 August 1990 (1990-08-10)
Running time
166 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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

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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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Soundtrack

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Aaj Ka Arjun
Soundtrack album by
Bappi Lahiri
Released1990
GenreFeature film 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.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Bahena O Bahena"Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohammed Aziz6:24
2."Chali Aana Tu Pan Ki"Amit Kumar, Alka Yagnik7:43
3."Chhod Babul Ka Ghar"Kavita Krishnamurthy3:51
4."Gori Hain Kalaiyan"Lata Mangeshkar, Shabbir Kumar9:39
5."Mashuka Mashuka"Alka Yagnik, Bappi Lahiri, Amrish Puri9:22
6."Na Ja Re" (Female)Lata Mangeshkar6:27
7."Na Ja Re" (Male)Amit Kumar3:20
Total length:46:46

References

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  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".
  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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