Kartavya Movie 1979

Kartavya (1979) directed by Mohan Sehgal is an action drama film in Hindi. Laxmikant-Pyarelal is the composer of the movie’s soundtrack. Dharmendra, Rekha, Vinod Mehra, Nirupa Roy, Aruna Irani, Ranjeet, Utpal Dutt, and Suresh Oberoi are among the film’s actors. The movie is a remake of Gandhada Gudi, a Kannada film in 1973.

Kartavya movie Cast and Crew

Story of the film

Raghuvir is the director of the Indian Hindi-language drama Kartavya (1979), which tells a tale centered on moral principles, family, and duty. A man who was caught between his obligations to his family and society is the subject of the movie. Shatrughan Sinha’s character, the protagonist, is forced to make tough decisions that put his sense of duty and morality to the test. The character struggles with issues that impact both his personal and professional life as the story progresses, which forces a close analysis of his values and ethics.

The story of the movie emphasizes how crucial it is to carry out one’s obligations to loved ones and the larger good. It regulates personal integrity by illustrating the internal conflicts that occur when one’s sense of duty is called into question by outside forces. Particularly considering Indian society at the time, the film’s performances and relevant social topics obtained positive reviews.

Star Cast

• Dharmendra as a Vijay
• Rekha as a Neeta
• Vinod Mehra acted as Ajay / Dushyant Rai
• Nirupa Roy acted as Vijay & Ajay’s Mother
• Aruna Irani as a Lachhi
• Ranjeet as a Jacob
• Utpal Dutt as a Diwan Dhanpat Rai
• Suresh Oberoi as a Forest Officer

Crew of the film

• Director: Mohan Sehgal
• Producer: Mohan Sehgal
• Music Director: Laxmikant–Pyarelal
• Lyricist: Varma Malik, Kafil Azar
• Playback singers were Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Usha Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar

Music/Songs of the film

1. “Koi Aayega”……Lata Mangeshkar
2. “Chaila Babu Tu”……Lata Mangeshkar
3. “Doori Na”……Lata Mangeshkar
4. “Chanda Mama ” (Happy)……Usha Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
5. “Chanda Mama ” (Sad)……Usha Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
6. “Maine Thodi “……Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
7. “Mera Dil “……Asha Bhosle

Interesting facts

Actual footage of an elephant being killed and having its tusks removed was shown in the scene where Ashok Kumar discusses elephant poaching in the original, pre-DVD version of the movie.

One of the few films where Vinod Mehra had a bad part.

For Vinod Mehra, Kartavya was an incredible experience. He broke both his hand and foot during the process, in addition to marrying Meena.

The initial pick for Vinod Mehra’s position was Jeetendra. Jeetendra agreed, but he withdrew because he didn’t want to damage his reputation as a hero.

Movie review

The main character of the story is Ranjit Kumar (Dharmendra), a guy divided between his personal issues and his obligation as a law-abiding citizen. As the narrative progresses, Ranjit encounters several moral conundrums, and his choices eventually impact both his own and those around him. The movie uses its main concept of “duty” to boost the plot while combining drama and action.

Despite not being as popular or well-known as some other movies from the same era, Kartavya was praised for its sincere representation of morality and obligation. Although the film’s time and directing may have been better, Dharmendra and Hema Malini gave strong performances. Nevertheless, it continues to be a sincere attempt to examine social and moral issues in popular Bollywood films.

References

• Wikipedia contributors. (2025a, January 5). Kartavya (1979 film). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartavya_(1979_film)
• Kartavya (1979) 7.1 | Action, Drama. (1979, May 11). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359544/