Hero (1983) is a Hindi movie that tells the story of a criminal who falls in love with the daughter of a police commissioner and changes his ways. The movie stars Jackie Shroff as Jackie, a hitman who works for a gangster named Pasha (Amrish Puri), and Meenakshi Seshadri as Radha, the innocent and beautiful daughter of Police Commissioner Mathur (Shammi Kapoor). The movie also features Sanjeev Kumar as Damodar Mathur, Radha's brother and a police officer who is on the trail of Pasha and his gang.
The movie begins with Jackie saving Pasha from being arrested by Damodar and his team. As a reward, Pasha asks Jackie to kidnap Radha and hold her hostage until he can settle his score with Mathur. Jackie agrees and abducts Radha from her college. He takes her to a remote forest where he tells her that he is a police officer who has rescued her from some dacoits who attacked her house. Radha believes him and gradually develops feelings for him. Jackie also falls in love with her and decides to leave his criminal life behind.
However, things get complicated when Pasha finds out about Jackie's betrayal and sends his men to kill him and Radha. Jackie fights them off and escapes with Radha. He also reveals his true identity to her and asks for her forgiveness. Radha is shocked and hurt, but she still loves him and agrees to elope with him. They reach a temple where they get married. Meanwhile, Damodar tracks them down and confronts Jackie. He accuses him of kidnapping and raping his sister. Jackie denies the charges and tells him that he loves Radha and has married her with her consent. He also says that he has left Pasha's gang and wants to start a new life with Radha.
Damodar does not believe him and tries to arrest him. A fight ensues between them, which is interrupted by Pasha and his men who arrive at the scene. Pasha shoots at Jackie, but Radha comes in front of him and takes the bullet. She falls down unconscious. Jackie gets enraged and kills Pasha and his men. He then rushes to Radha's side and begs her to wake up. Damodar realizes that Jackie was telling the truth and regrets his actions. He apologizes to Jackie and accepts him as his brother-in-law. He also calls for an ambulance to take Radha to the hospital.
The movie ends with Jackie carrying Radha in his arms and praying for her recovery.
Hero (1983) is a classic Bollywood movie that combines romance, action and drama. The movie was directed by Subhash Ghai, who is known for making blockbuster movies with memorable songs and characters. The movie was a huge hit at the box office and launched the careers of Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadri, who became one of the most popular on-screen couples of the 1980s. The movie also won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Jackie Shroff and the Filmfare Award for Best Editing for Waman Bhonsle and Gurudutt Shirali.
The movie is also famous for its music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and written by Anand Bakshi. The songs of the movie are still popular among the audiences and have been remixed and recreated many times. Some of the most popular songs of the movie are "Ding Dong O Baby Sing a Song", "Lambi Judaai", "Nindiya Se Jaagi Bahaar" and "Tu Mera Hero Hai". The movie also features a cameo appearance by legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who sings a bhajan in the temple scene.
Hero (1983) is a movie that has stood the test of time and has been appreciated by generations of viewers. The movie has a simple but powerful story that showcases the power of love and redemption. The movie also has a strong message of forgiveness and acceptance, as shown by the characters of Damodar and Mathur, who overcome their hatred and anger towards Jackie and welcome him into their family. The movie is a must-watch for anyone who loves Bollywood movies and wants to witness a classic example of Indian cinema.
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