Satyamev Jayate (film)

For other uses, see Satyamev Jayate (disambiguation).

Satyamev Jayate
Poster
Directed byRaj N. Sippy
Produced byRomu N. Sippy
StarringVinod Khanna
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Madhavi
Anita Raj
CinematographyAnwar Siraj
Edited byAshok Honda
Music byBappi Lahiri
Release date
  • 18 June 1987 (1987-06-18) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Satyamev Jayate (transl. Truth alone triumphs) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film, directed by Raj N. Sippy. It stars Vinod Khanna, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Madhavi, with Anita Raj, A. K. Hangal, Renu Joshi, Alankar, Neeta Puri, Saahil Chadha, Satyen Kappu, Sudhir Dalvi, Vinod Mehra, Shakti Kapoor and Anupam Kher.

The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Aavanazhi.[1] The film was a comeback film for Vinod Khanna and emerged a box office success.[2][3] Vinod Khanna’s performance as a police officer was critically acclaimed and is regarded as one of his best.[4][5][6] Meenakshi Sheshadri’s performance as a prostitute; was also acclaimed. The chemistry between Khanna and Sheshadri was appreciated.[7] The song "Dil Mein Ho Tum” gained popularity.[8]

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  2. ^ "Vinod Khanna: A star and an actor who set the screen ablaze with his presence". dailyo. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Bollywood star and Indian politician Vinod Khanna dies aged 70". Metro. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Remembering Vinod Khanna: 15 Films That Celebrate The Actor's Legacy". News18. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  5. ^ "10 Iconic Cop Characters in Bollywood". filmfare.com. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  6. ^ "RIP Vinod Khanna | 6 Oct 1946 - 27 April 2017". UdaipurTimes.com. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  7. ^ "From angry young man to angry father: Vinod Khanna's cinematic voyage". Zee News. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  8. ^ SpotboyE. "Vinod Khanna's Birth Anniversary: Debonair Star's 10 Best Scenes And Songs". Spotboye. Retrieved 26 June 2019.