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Mawaali () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language masala film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao for Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Jaya Prada and has music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of Telugu film Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980) which also starred Sridevi, but in a different role.

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Nisha Verma's relatives wish that she would marry her cousin in order to keep the wealth in the family, but instead, she falls for an unapproved man named Ramesh, who is later accused of murdering her father. Having witnessed her lover at the scene of the crime, Nisha testifies against Ramesh, who's sentenced to death. But she's plagued by questions about why Ramesh was in her house and whether, in fact, he was responsible for her father's death.

Released: 1983-11-04138 minDir: K. BapayyaAction, Thriller

Cast

  • Jeetendra
  • Sridevi
  • Jaya Prada
  • Prem Chopra
  • Aruna Irani
  • Kader Khan

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4.7/10

149 votes

Year
1983
Runtime
150 min
Genres
Action, Drama

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Mawaali () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language masala film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao for Padmalaya Studios banner, presented by Krishna and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Jaya Prada and has music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of Telugu film Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980) which also starred Sridevi, but in a different role.

== Plot == Goyal Verma is a wealthy industrialist who is surrounded by vicious relatives Ajith, his wife Laila, and their son Ranjith. To usurp his wealth, they want to knit Ranjith with Nisha the only daughter of Goyal. Due to his ill-health Goyal entrusts the factory responsibilities to Ajith which he misuses by conducting fraud and extortion. Ramesh a newly appointed engineer bars their violations. He falls for Nisha which Goyal also accepts. However, spotting Ramesh with another girl named Julie, Goyal expels and mortifies him. Exploiting it, Ajith & Ranjith murder Goyal, whereupon, Nisha witnesses Ramesh escaping. At the judiciary, she affirms the same, but Ramesh claims guiltless and he is sent to remand. In prison, he is surprised to see his identical Gangu is a pickpocket and grasps the cause behind the misinterpretation of Goyal & Nisha. Simultaneously, he learns that Ajith is forcibly knitting Nisha with Ranjith. So, Ramesh gets out of prison by making Gangu his remitter for 3 days. He succeeds in confusing the culprits and safeguards Nisha from his mother. Accordingly, he marries her and returns. Besides, David, the father of Julie seeks Rs.5000 of reverse dowry for which Gangu reaches Ramesh's village. Anyhow, Nisha recognizes and strikes a deal with him for 3 days of stay. Meanwhile, Ajith & Ranjith find the whereabouts of Nisha and abruptly take her. Due to a misapprehension, Ramesh's mother necks out her even Gangu too. Later, she realizes her mistake and moves for Gangu's help when she discovers Ramesh & Gangu are twins. Here, Gangu makes a play with the help of Nisha & Julie and collects the pieces of evidence but they are seized. Being cognizant of it, Ramesh absconds from prison. At last, Ramesh & Gangu cease the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.

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