Pukar (2000 film)

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Pukar
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi
Produced by Boney Kapoor, Surinder Kapoor
Written by Rajkumar Santoshi
Starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Om Puri
Music by A. R. Rahman
Cinematography Santosh Sivan
Editing by V.N. Mayekar
Release date(s) February 11, 2000
Country Flag of India India
Language Hindi
English
Official website
IMDb profile

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. [1]

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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

Soundtrack

Pukar
Pukar cover
Studio album by A. R. Rahman
Released 1999 (India)
Label Venus
A. R. Rahman chronology
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999		 Pukar
1999		 Sangamam
1999

Lyrics: Majrooh, Javed Akhtar

Song Artist(s)
Kay Sera Sera Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Sunta Hai Mera Khuda Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana Hema Sardesai, Udit Narayan
Hai Jaana - 1 Sujatha
Hai Jaana - 2 Sujatha
Kismet Se Tum Anuradha Paudwal, Sonu Nigam
Ek Tu Hi Bharosa Lata Mangeshkar

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.

Filmfare Awards

Nominated:

IIFA Awards

Nominated:

Star Screen Awards

Nominated:

Won:

  • Star Screen Award Best Publicity Design - Himanshu Nanda and Rahul Nanda

National Film Awards

External links

v • d • e
Films of Rajkumar Santoshi
Director
Ghayal (1990)  • Damini - Lightning (1993)  • Andaz Apna Apna (1994)  • Barsaat (1995)  • Ghatak: Lethal (1996)  • China Gate (1998)  • Pukar (2000)  • Lajja (2001)  • The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)  • Khakee (2004)  • Family - Ties of Blood (2006)  • Halla Bol (2008)
Producer
Ghatak: Lethal (1996)  • China Gate (1998)  • Lajja (2001)
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