Lootere
| Lootere | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dharmesh Darshan |
| Written by | Dharmesh Darshan Kamlesh Pandey (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Rajiv Kaul Praful Parekh |
| Produced by | Suneel Darshan |
| Starring | Sunny Deol Juhi Chawla Chunky Pandey Naseeruddin Shah Pooja Bedi Anupam Kher |
| Cinematography | W. B. Rao |
| Edited by | A. Muthu |
| Music by | Anand–Milind |
| Distributed by | Shree Krishna International |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Lootere (Translation as per the context of the movie: Looter of Love) is a 1993 Bollywood action love story movie, written and directed by Dharmesh Darshan and produced by Suneel Darshan.[1] The film stars Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla as main leads, along with Chunky Pandey, Naseeruddin Shah, Pooja Bedi and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.[2]
Plot
[edit]Lootere is a tale of love, duty, and survival against the backdrop of a ruthless criminal world. The love story centers on Inspector Karan, a dedicated and honest police officer, and Anjali, a girl whose life is turned upside down when she becomes the sole witness against a powerful underworld don, Chengez Lala.
The film begins with Karan being assigned the crucial task of protecting Anjali. With Lala's goons relentlessly hunting her down, Karan's only option is to take her far away from the city's dangers, to a secluded and safe location. This forced proximity and the shared experience of being on the run lead to an unexpected bond between them. As they navigate the wilderness and fend off threats, a deep and genuine love blossoms between Karan and Anjali.
Their newfound romance, however, is constantly tested by the looming danger from Lala. The narrative intensifies as Karan must not only protect Anjali from the numerous assassins sent to silence her but also fight for their right to a life together. The film is a thrilling chase, with Karan using his wit and combat skills to outsmart and overpower his enemies.
To add to the plot’s drama and action, Inspector Ali is police officer who assists Karan, while Laila’s chief henchman Sikander takes on a pivotal role that further complicates the plot. The crux of the story lies in Karan's relentless battle against the criminal forces that seek to destroy his love and the girl he is sworn to protect.
Cast
[edit]- Sunny Deol as Inspector Karan
- Juhi Chawla as Anjali
- Chunky Pandey as Inspector Ali
- Naseeruddin Shah as Sikander
- Pooja Bedi as Devyani
- Anupam Kher as Changez Lala
- Anang Desai as Inspector Rane
- Sharat Saxena as Lala's Henchman
- Mahesh Anand as Lala's Henchman
- Dan Dhanoa as Lala's Henchman
- Dinesh Anand as Lala's Henchman
- Jack Gaud as Lala's Henchman
- Ajit Vachani as Lala's Associate
- Mushtaq Khan as Constable Joshi
- Subbiraj as Police Commissioner
Soundtrack
[edit]Actor Manoj Kumar penned a song in the film along with lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri. Director Dharmesh Darshan also penned the song "Main Teri Rani". Despite the success of the music of this film, Dharmesh Darshan never repeated Anand–Milind for any of his future projects. Original background music from Viju Shah. The songs featured in the top 10 albums of the year.[3]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Aaja Aanewale Aaja" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Ae Sawan Baras Zara" | Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar |
| "O Lootere O Lootere", lyricist by Manoj Kumar | Lata Mangeshkar, Manhar Udhas |
| "Mujhe Le Chal Mandir" | Pankaj Udhas, Alka Yagnik |
| "Meri Barbaad Mohabbat Pukare" | Mohammad Aziz, Alka Yagnik |
| "Main Teri Rani Tu Raja" | Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik |
| "Jis Dil Ne Tujh Ko" | Kumar Sanu, Anupama Deshpande |
| "Oye Pape" | Sukhwinder Singh, Sapna Mukherjee |
References
[edit]- ^ "Lootere Movie Overview". movietalkies. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Chintamani, Gautam (21 August 2016). "Creating a new wave". The Hans India. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Lootere among most sold music albums of 1993". Archived from the original on 14 June 2012.
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