| Santaan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Kamlesh Pandey (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
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| Based on | Surigaadu (1992) |
| Produced by | D. Ramanaidu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Anand–Milind |
| Production company | Suresh Productions |
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| Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Santaan (transl. Progeny) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Deepak Tijori, Neelam, with music composed by Anand–Milind. The film is remake of the Telugu film Surigaadu (1992), made by the same banner and director.
Plot
Sarju Narayan, a security guard, lives with his wife Lakshmi and strives to civilize their son Amar. However, Amar cons and concocts a toff and falsifies his parents too. He falls for benevolent Aasha, the daughter of tycoon Sethji. After a while, Aasha discerns the fact and berates his treason, but he muddles. Besides, Sarju works to acquire a job for Amar with his influence when he rejects affirming his parentage. Thus, Sarju detects his imposture and boots him—next, Amar & Aasha knit, where Sarju & Lakshmi are disregarded. Now, Aasha declares that their marital life will begin only after Amar respects his parents. Then, Sethji rues to squat the land allotted to Sarju. Hence, Amar welcomes his parents by forging himself as a reformed. As time passes, Aasha gives birth to a baby boy and gradually transforms the Sarju couple into servants. After facing the music, they quit when Lakshmi collapses, knowing Amar's betrayal. Here, Sarju realizes that Lakshmi is suffering from heart problems and must get operated on soon. Here, Sarju realizes that Lakshmi is ailing with heart problems and will be operated on soon. Immediately, he moves for Amar's aid, which he denies. Since all avenues are closed, Sarju sues Amar to pay back the amount he spent on him. At last, the judiciary mandates are in favor of Sarju. Finally, the movie ends with Sarju & Lakshmi proceeding for treatment.
Cast
- Jeetendra as Sarju Narayan Singh
- Moushumi Chatterjee as Laxmi Singh
- Deepak Tijori as Amar Singh
- Neelam as Asha
- Navin Nischol as Mr. Saxena
- Prem Chopra as Seth
- Suresh Oberoi as Judge
- Johnny Lever as Kaalia
- Kunika as Gulaabi
- Laxmikant Berde as Vachani
- Asrani as Champak
- Satyendra Kapoor as Seetaram
- Guddi Maruti as Vachani Daughter
- Deven Bhojani as Bunty
- Javed Khan Amrohi as Postman
- Adi Irani as Ajay
- Rakesh Pandey as Mansukhani
Soundtrack
Lyrics by Sameer
| Song | Singer |
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| "Tulsi Ne Ramayan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Dilon Mein Duaen" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| "Aa Zara Kareeb Aa, Tujhe Meri Kasam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra |
| "Dilon Mein Duaen" | Alka Yagnik |
| "Kaanton Ko Samjho" | Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu |
| "Zubaan Zubaan Pe" | Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu |
| "College Mein Honi" | Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan |
| "Suno To Meri Asha" | Sadhana Sargam, Abhijeet |
External links
| Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao | |
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