1982 Indian film
Swami Dada is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Dev Anand, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, newcomer Christine O'Neil, Padmini Kohlapure and Dev Anand.[1] The film was the debut film of Jackie Shroff.[2] The film's soundtrack and score was composed by R.D. Burman.[3]
Plot
Swami Dada is the story of Hari Mohan, a saintly person who organizes Hindu prayers and discourses in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He is called "Swami Dada" by everyone. He has many followers and devotees who throng in large numbers to hear his sermons. What they do not know is that Hari Mohan is a professional thief, and is now conspiring with a young woman, and a group of orphaned children to steal the temple's jewelry.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by R. D. Burman and the lyrics were written by Anjaan.[4]
References
- ^ Dubashi, Jagannath (31 December 1982). "Film review: Swami Dada, starring Dev Anand, Christine O'Neil, Padmini Kolhapure, Kulbhushan Kharbanda". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media India Limited. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Jackie Shroff recalls being 'demoted' by Dev Anand in 'Swami Dada'". 8 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "R D Burman's tryst with opportunism in Bollywood". Business Standard India. 4 January 2016. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "This week, that year: The sound of music with Dev Anand uncle". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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