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Posted: 14 years ago
Prakash Mehra's best films
The much-loved producer and director passed away, but he has left behind a legacy of cinema that we can cherish and enjoy even today. Here are some movies made by him that you must see.
 
 
 

Zanjeer, 1973: This movie gave Amitabh Bachchan his angry young man image and set his path to superstardom. The movie, starring Pran, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Ajit, was a big hit because it released during the time of National Emergency and the angry young hero who fights against injustice was just what the doctor ordered and connected with the sentiments of the people then. Zanjeer had a powerful script and dialogues penned by the dhamakedaar jodi of Salim-Javed. Songs like Yaari Hain Imaan Mera and Deewane Hai are sung even today.
 
 
Muqaddar Ka Sikander, 1978: It was a compelling story about interconnected love interests. Amitabh loves Rakhi who loves Vinod Khanna who loves Rekha who loves Amitabh and Amjad Khan loves Rekha too. The blockbuster had super hit songs like Salaam-e-ishq Meri Jaan, Muqaddar ka Sikander and O Saathi Re, which are Antakshari favourites even today.
 
Haseena Maan Jaayegi, 1969: Luck shined on Prakash Mehra's hit debut film that announced his arrival. Starring Shashi Kapoor in a double role opposite Babita, the film was a laugh riot. It was the story of two guys who looked alike but were not related and one was good while the other was bad. Bekhudi Mein Sanam is a much loved song.
 
 
Haath Ki Safai, 1974: The Randhir Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini and Simi Garewal starrer was different from the movies made at the time. Vaada Karle Saajna was one of Kalyanji-Anandji's hit compositions.

Mela, 1970: This film followed the success of his debut film. It offered a double treat in the form of handsome brothers, the late Feroz Khan and Sanjay Khan, and the voluptuous Mumtaz. The rural drama was replete with separation and reunion, caste system, prejudice, bandits, heroes and the like.
 
Link http://www.starboxoffice.com/gallery/sbogallery.aspx?aid=386
Edited by Lubnavaishali - 14 years ago