Bagula Bhagat film is an Indian action thriller movie, director is Harmesh Malhotra. The film features a notable cast, including Ashok Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi, Kamini Kaushal, Mehmood Jr., and Padma Khanna.
Bagula Bhagat Movie Cast and Crew
- Director: Harmesh Malhotra
- Starring: Ashok Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi
- Musician: Kalyanji-Anandji
- Release date: 1979
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
Story of the film
The movie centers on the life of Shatrughan Sinha’s character, Bagula Bhagat, a good-hearted yet cunning man who frequently poses as a simpleton but is a courageous and astute person. He opposes tyranny, corruption, and injustice and frequently outwits the bad guys with his cunning and might.
Bagula Bhagat becomes embroiled in a dispute with a wealthy and dishonest landlord who mistreats the underprivileged. Romance is another aspect of his trip; he falls in love with Shabana Azmi’s character, a strong-willed woman. As he pursues justice, he comes across treachery, exciting action scenes, and heartbreaking drama.
The film is a typical Bollywood entertainment of its era, full of comedy, action, romance, and melodrama, all hallmarks of masala cinema.
Star Cast
- Ashok Kumar
- Shatrughan Sinha
- Shabana Azmi
- Kamini Kaushal
- Mehmood Jr.
- Padma Khanna
Music / Songs of the film
- “Barso Beete” – Amit Kumar, Kishore Kumar
- “Mehfil Me” – Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
- “Bum Bole” – Kishore Kumar, Mahendra Kapoor
- “Chali Aayi Tere Pichhe” – Asha Bhosle
Interesting Facts
- The film’s narrative was written by Subhash Ghai. He sensed that poor direction caused it to flop.
- Since 1975, the movie has been under development. “Aakhri Sauda” was the title when it was being made.
Movie Review
The film combines drama, action, and moral quandaries, but its uneven pacing and directing make it a poor film. Although Shatrughan Sinha gives a strong performance, the directing is uninspired and the plot seems cliched. Bagula Bhagat is still regarded as an underappreciated entry in Bollywood’s action-drama genre, despite having a compelling plot and a social message.
References
- Bagula Bhagat (1979) 6.1 | Action, Thriller. (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0237021/
- Wikipedia contributors. (2024e, December 18). Bagula Bhagat. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagula_Bhagat
