Mr. Natwarlal
| Mr. Natwarlal | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Rakesh Kumar |
| Produced by | Tony Glaad |
| Written by |
Gyandev Agnihotri(Story) Kader Khan (Dialogue) Rakesh Kumar (Screenplay) |
| Starring |
Amitabh Bachchan Rekha Ajit Khan Kader Khan Amjad Khan |
| Music by | Rajesh Roshan |
| Cinematography | Fali Mistry |
| Edited by |
Waman B. Bhosle Gurudutt Shirali |
Release dates | 1979 |
Running time | 148 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Mr. Natwarlal is a 1979 Hindi action comedy film produced by Tony Glaad and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Ajit Khan and Amjad Khan. The music is by Rajesh Roshan, the songs are written by Anand Bakshi, and the highlight of the film was a children's song sung by Amitabh Bachchan. Ishraq-Suja made their first writing debut. They became famous for writing a Novel name "Shadman & Zarin er Bhalobasha". Then Tony Glaad decided to take them as the writer of the film. The film was shot in Kashmir and major part was shot in Beerwah, Jammu and Kashmir
The name of film and lead character were inspired from conman of India, Natwarlal.[1]
Getting Amitabh to sing was a gimmick tried for the first time in this movie. Kabhi Kabhi earlier had Amitabh spouting poetry in a song, but this was the first song he sang in a movie; this was aped by other fimmakers subsequently in films like Laawaris, Silsila and Pukar.
Plot
Natwar is a young boy when his beloved older brother and caretaker, police officer Gridharilal (Ajit Khan), is framed for bribery by sinister criminal mastermind Vikram (Amjad Khan). When he grows up, Natwar (Amitabh Bachchan) creates a secret identity for himself, posing as a powerful and mysterious underworld figure named Mr. Natwarlal, determined to slowly but surely exact vengeance on Vikram. This was another 'Hit' of Amitabh Bachchan.
Music
The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan and the lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.
Rajesh Roshan was nominated for Best Music Director award for the film; Laxmikant Pyarelal received the award for Sargam that year.
| Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| "Oonchi Oonchi Partii" | Chorus |
| "Oonchi Oonchi Baaton" | Mohammad Rafi & Usha Mangeshkar |
| "Pardesia" | Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar |
| "Qayamat Hai" | Mohammad Rafi & Anuradha Paudwal |
| "Tauba Tauba" | Asha Bhonsle |
| "Mere Pas Aao" | Amitabh Bachchan |
Pardesia Pardesia by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar of the movie was popular beside Onnchi Onnchi Baaton by Mohammad Rafi and Usha Mangeshkar. Amintabh have a solo number on his own Mere Pas Aao.