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The 80s is known as one of the worst decade for Indian 'masala' films. However, there are a few exceptions and 'Sharaabi' is one of them. While watching the movie one ought to keep in mind that 'Sharaabi' is a 'masala' movie and thus it ought not to be taken too seriously (a mistake many have made).
Sharaabi (transl. Drunkard) is a 1984 Indian Hindi -language comedy drama film produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. This was Mehra's sixth film with Amitabh Bachchan. Sharaabi stars Bachchan and Jaya Prada, with Pran, Om Prakash and Ranjeet. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Sharaabi: Directed by Prakash Mehra. With Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Prada, Ranjeet Bedi, Pran Sikand. A workaholic businessman neglects his only son after his wife's death. The son grows up to be a rebellious alcoholic.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Prakash Mehra
- 1984-05-18
It was a heartwarming story about a young man who never receives love from his dad and turns to alcohol, but the love of a good woman & his dad cures him of his drinking habit.
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- Amitabh Bachchan
- Prakash Mehra
- Comedy, Drama
Directed by Prakash Mehra. Loosely based on Dudley Moore’s ‘Arthur’. Amithabh plays a spoilt but generous hearted drunk son of an extremely rich and uncaring father. Om Prakash plays the surrogate father and Jaya Pradha provides the romantic liason.
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May 18, 2024 · Four decades ago, on May 18th, 1984, a film touched the hearts of millions across India – Sharaabi. Directed by the legendary Prakash Mehra, the movie starred Amitabh Bachchan in a performance that etched itself in cinematic history. By Bollyy 18 May 2024 in Cine-Ma. Listen to this article.
May 11, 2011 · The driving force behind Sharaabi is the sheer power of performance delivered by Big B as Vicky. Though Bachchan was fairly in his middle years by '84, as Vicky, he's still firmly in the 'angry young man' mould.
