Aankhen (1993 film)
Aankhen (English: The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double role and Chunky Pandey. It is a remake of the hit Kannada movie Kittu Puttu, starring Vishnuvardhan which is copied from hit Hindi movie Do Phool, starring Vinod Mehra and Mehmood, released in 1973. It was also remade into Telugu in 1995, starring Venkatesh and Ali.
Synopsis
Hasmukh Rai (Kader Khan) has a problem. As a matter of fact, two problems in the form of his two sons: Munnu (Chunky Pandey) and Bunnu (Govinda Ahuja). The duo are notorious slackers, always up to no good, and involved in elaborate practical jokes. It comes to Hasmukh's attention that both his sons have been lying to him about their college grades - both in studies and sports - and have not been attending school for the last three years. As a result, both are kicked out of college, and ultimately, their home. Later, one of their practical jokes gets out of hand, and Bunnu disappears, presumed dead. At the same time, Munnu gets involved with a conspiracy of killing his own brother, Bunnu. Meanwhile, from a small Indian village, Bunnu's identical cousin, Gauri Shankar, arrives in town. He is mistaken for Bunnu which leads to a hilarious misunderstandings and constant uproar, ensuring laughs all night long.
The movie was 1993's biggest Bollywood hit.
The movie was responsible for jump-starting, or reenergizing, the careers of a few actors. Govinda, for example, struggling at the time spawned many other comedy hits such as Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, and Saajan Chale Susral, after the commercial success of Aankhen. Although he starred in hits like Hatya (1988), Swarg (1990), and Shola aur Shabnam (1992), his double-role in Aankhen established him as the "Comedy King of Bollywood" at that time. One of the lead heroines of the movie, Raageshwari, started a successful career in singing and has built herself as an established singer in India. Unfortunately, she was unpopular in the movies area and therefore was billed a "flop" in Bollywood.
Cast
Govinda .... Bunnu/Gaurishankar (Double Role)
Chunky Pandey .... Munnu
Raj Babbar .... Chief Minister/Sarang
Shilpa Shirodkar .... Chandramukhi 'Chanda'
Bindu ..... Anuradha
Raageshwari .... Priya Mohan
Kader Khan .... Hasmukh Rai
Shakti Kapoor .... Tejeshwar
Gulshan Grover .... Natwar Shah
Ritu Shivpuri ....Ritu
Soundtrack
The movie's soundtrack was considered one of the best of 1993. The songs are as follows:
1) Oh Lal Dupatte Wali
2) Baray Kaam Ka Bandar
3) Chaukhat Pe Tumhari Hum
4) Angna Mein Baba
5) Ek Tammana Jeevan Ki
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