| Dil Aur Deewaar | |
| Director: | K. Bapaiah |
| Producer: | D. Ramanaidu |
| Story: | Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani |
| Screenplay: | Chanrandas Shokh Tarun Ghosh |
| Starring: | Jeetendra Moushumi Chatterjee |
| Music: | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
| Cinematography: | P. N. Sundaram |
| Editing: | K. A. Marthand |
| Studio: | Vijaya & Suresh Productions Combines |
| Based On: | Jeevana Tarangalu (1973) |
| Runtime: | 156 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Hindi |
Dil Aur Deewaar is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra and Moushumi Chatterjee, with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. It is a remake of the Telugu film Jeevana Tarangalu (1973), also made by the same banner and director.[1]
Vijay is a valorous crime reporter who is diehard to malefactors in society. He is fostered by his uncle Rai Saheb as his stepmother expelled him. However, on her deathbed, she pleads for pardon from him and bestows the responsibility on her laid-back son Anand. Accordingly, Vijay shields Anand from the exploitations. Besides, Saroj an upright strives hard for a living and looks after her blind mother Parvati & younger Chandu. Owing to destitution Chandu turns out as notorious and hooded by a dreadful gang. Destiny makes Saroj & Anand childhood mates, and Saroj treats him as a sibling who misinterprets her affection as love. Due to this, Vijay denounces Saroj as an ill-repute. Here, Anand plans to knit Saroja, but she clarifies her true feeling, and he backs it. Being incognizant of it, Vijay splices Saroj in an unconscious state to shield Anand. Anyhow, as the woman of virtue, Saroj honors the wedding. Parallelly, Rao Saheb is annoyed with his vainglory daughter Lakshmi who scourges his father and crippled sister Rani. At that point, Anand assigns Saroj as governess to Rani and within no time she acquires their credence. Later, Anand divulges the fact to Vijay which makes him repent and start loving Saroj. One night, when Rao Saheb drops Saroj when he is impelled to see his wife Parvati but stays behind. Distressed, Rai Saheb narrates the past to Vijay. Years ago, he reached the city for survival and met with an accident made by wealthy Sudha. After recovery when he returns to his village, it is drowned. In that quandary, Sudha consoled and fused him. Now, the boss of Chandu ascertains to abduct Rani for ransom which he does so by assaulting Rai Saheb. Spotting it, Lakshmi affronts Saroj and apprehends her. Listening to it, Parvati dies when Vijay aids Saroj as the backbone. Lakshmi also regrets it, after being aware of the truth and moves to the exchange spot and reforms Chandu, but they are seized. At last, Vijay rescues them and unites the family. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay & Saroj.
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi[2]
| Song | Singer | |
|---|---|---|
| "Yeh Dhuan Kahan Se Utha Hai" | Asha Bhosle | |
| "Tod De Tu Is Bandhan Ko, Yeh Farz Nahin, Dastoor Nahin" | Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle | |
| "Dheere Dheere, Haule Haule, Ahista Ahista" | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar | |
| "O Shola Badan, O Jaan-E-Chaman" | Mohammed Rafi | |
| "Logon, Yeh Kiski Arthi Chali" | Mohammed Rafi |