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Swami Dada
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Wikipedia article
'Swami Dada' is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Dev Anand, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, newcomer Christine O'Neil, Padmini Kohlapure and Dev Anand. The film was the first credited screen appearance of Jackie Shroff. Music was provided by R.D.Burman for this film. A couple of songs became popular.
Plot
'Swami Dada' is the story of Hari Mohan (Dev Anand), a saintly person who organizes Hindu prayers and discourses in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He is called "Swami Dada" by everyone. He has many followers and devotees who throng in large numbers to hear his sermons. What they do not know that Hari Mohan is a professional thief, and is now conspiring with a young woman, and a group of orphaned children to steal the temple's jewellery.
Cast
* Dev Anand as Hari Mohan / Swami Dada
* Mithun Chakraborty as Suresh
* Rati Agnihotri as Seema
* Padmini Kohlapure as Chamkili
* Naseeruddin Shah as Aslam
* Jackie Shroff as uncredited (as a fighter in an action scene)
* Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Ramu Dada / Bhagwan Seth
* Shakti Kapoor as Jaggu
* Mohan Sherry
* Bharat Kapoor Lallu
Soundtrack
The music composed by R. D. Burman and the lyrics were written by Anjaan.Udit Narayan is an uncredited singer for a short Bhajan picturised on Dev Anand.
References
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