- Source: Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar (transl. Today's MLA Ram Avtar) is a 1984 political satire film starring Rajesh Khanna. It was a remake of 1983 Telugu language film MLA Yedukondalu. The film was appreciated by critics, especially Khanna's performance, but failed to impress the box-office.
Plot
Ram Avtar works as a widowed barber in a small village and lives with his second wife, Sushma, who looks after him and his kids. Ram Avtar also personally grooms Minister Digvijay Singh. When Digvijay's political party is in need of someone to stand in the forthcoming election, Digvijay recommends Ram Avtar as his choice. This chance is grabbed by Ram Avtar and he wins the elections and becomes a big politician. Sushma watches the changes in his life from the sidelines.
Cast
Rajesh Khanna as Ram Avtar
Shabana Azmi as Sushma
Shatrughan Sinha as Kranti Kumar
Asrani as Bhajanlal
Satyen Kappu as Digvijay Singh
A. K. Hangal as Balmukund Tripathi
Madan Puri as Makhanlal Kesari
Om Shivpuri as Gaurishankar
Shubha Khote as Mrs. Bhajanlal
Deven Verma as Digvijay's PA
Huma Khan as Bhajanlal's Daughter
Chitti Babu
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Indeevar
Reception
The Hindu in its review of the film wrote on Rajesh Khanna's performance, "Like most of his works, it also keeps you engaged with its pulsating heart and potent dialogues. In his climactic speech, Ram Avtar brings out what ails Indian democracy. When he says that those who sell their votes are equally corrupt as those who buy them, it rings a bell. When he points out that Indian public usually claps for bombastic speeches and unrealistic promises, it seems he is addressing aaj ka (today's) voter.
References
External links
Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar at IMDb
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Rajesh Khanna
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
- Satyen Kappu
- A. K. Hangal
- Madan Puri
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- M. L. A. Yedukondalu
- Om Shivpuri
- Avtar
- Asha Jyoti
- Rajesh Khanna filmography
