Pukar (2000 film)

Infobox Film
name = Pukar


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director = Rajkumar Santoshi
producer = Boney Kapoor, Surinder Kapoor
writer = Rajkumar Santoshi
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starring = Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Om Puri
music = A. R. Rahman
cinematography = Santosh Sivan
editing = V.N. Mayekar
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released = February 11, 2000
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language = Hindi English
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website = http://pukar.tripod.com/
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imdb_id = tt0218533

"Pukar" (English: "Call") is a Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film released to good reviews and was an average success at the box office. [http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2000.htm]

Synopsis

Major Jaidev Rajvansh (Anil Kapoor) and his fellow officer Hussein (Om Puri) manage to rescue a leading politician as well as capture his kidnapper, Abhrush (Danny Denzongpa). The terrorist has been searched for years and he is finally captured by the two officers. Jai returns to a joyous welcome, and is declared a national hero. He takes a break from the army and returns to his hometown. There he meets his childhood friend Anjali (Madhuri Dixit) who has always harboured love for Jai. Anjali is determined to make sure she and Jai stay together 24/7.

At a party, he meets Miss India, Pooja Mallapa (Namrata Shirodkar). As they spend more time together, he begins to love her and she too begins to love him. In the mean time, Jai's parents are arranging his marriage to Anjali but when they find out about Jai's love for Pooja, they realise that they have to tell Anjali everything. Anjali, heartbroken and jealous swears revenge on Jai for rejecting her. Realising her hatred for him. Abrush takes advantage and together they plot to destroy Jai's reputation and life.

Anjali manages to steal some important documents regarding Abrush's plans. The events following leads to Jai being dismissed from the army and he is declared a traitor to the country. Jai, determined to prove his innocence and redeem himself, decides to pursue Abrush alone. Will Jai find out about Anjali's betrayal?

Cast

* Anil Kapoor - Major Jaidev Rajvansh
* Madhuri Dixit - Anjali
* Namrata Shirodkar - Pooja Mallapa
* Rohini Hattangadi - Mrs. Mallapa (Pooja's Mother)
* Danny Dezongpa - Abrush
* Om Puri - Hussein

oundtrack

Infobox Album
Name = Pukar
Type = Album
Artist = A. R. Rahman


Released = 1999 (India)
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Genre = Film soundtrack
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Label = Venus
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Last album = "Kadhalar Dhinam" 1999
This album = "Pukar" 1999
Next album = "Sangamam" 1999|

Lyrics: Majrooh, Javed Akhtar

Awards

"Pukar" received many awards and nominations, the most important being Anil Kapoor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.

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