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This actor once challenged stardom of Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan with this blockbuster, which earned Rs 9 crore, movie was…, he is…
There was a time in the 1980s when the biggest names in Bollywood ruled the box office—icons whose films were almost guaranteed to be blockbusters. Among them was one actor, often underestimated, who suddenly rose to prominence with a film that surprised everyone. With its dramatic flair and emotional punch, this movie didn't just win over audiences—it also overshadowed films by the reigning superstars of that era. Who was this actor? That actor was Jeetendra, and the film was Tohfa (1984). Featuring a mix of drama, sacrifice, and family emotions, this film became a runaway hit and turned into a cultural phenomenon. Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, the film starred Jeetendra alongside Sridevi and Jaya Prada, forming a powerful trio that brought intensity and depth to the story. Jeetendra, known for his unique dance style and expressive acting, delivered a performance that clicked with both the masses and critics. What was the storyline? The storyline of Tohfa revolved around two sisters, played by Sridevi and Jaya Prada, who fall in love with the same man—Jeetendra's character. The emotional conflict that follows, as one sister sacrifices her love for the happiness of the other, forms the heart of the story. It was this mix of love, pain, and sacrifice that resonated deeply with the audience. The film's dialogues and tear-jerking moments, paired with melodious songs like 'Tohfa Tera' and 'Ek Ankh Marun To,' added to its appeal. How did Jeetendra challenge other stalwarts of cinema? Released during a period when Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, and Amitabh Bachchan were delivering major films, Tohfa surprisingly outperformed many of their releases at the box office. It was a rare moment when Jeetendra, often seen in a different league, managed to eclipse the impact of Bollywood's biggest names. The film collected around Rs 9 crore, an impressive feat for its modest Rs 2 crore budget. The supporting cast of Tohfa, played a crucial role in enhancing the emotional and dramatic appeal of the film. Alongside lead stars, the film featured talented actors like Shakti Kapoor, who brought a mix of menace and humor in his role as Lalitha's brother. Late Kader Khan added his signature comic flair, making key scenes more engaging, while Asrani contributed light-hearted moments with his impeccable timing.
India.com
27-06-2025
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This actress, who played the role of Sabri in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana was married at age of 12, died due to..., she was...
There have been many such artists in Indian cinema who worked hard all their lives, but they got recognition very late. Some left this world before they could make a place in the hearts of the audience. One such artist was this actress who played the role of Mata Sabri in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayana', which made her earn immense love from everyone, but her personal life remained in turmoil even in her last days. Actress Sarita Devi Here we are talking about Late Sarita Devi, who worked in more than 200 films in her 45-year career and she got recognition only as 'Sabri'. Even today, when Sabri Mata is talked about, Sarita Devi's face comes first in the minds of the audience. But very few people are aware of her struggle and life story. Sarita Devi was born in Rajasthan in 1925 and began her acting career in the 1940s. However, she faced significant opposition during that period, as women were not allowed to work in films or television, nor could they live without a veil. The purdah system was common at that time, keeping women restricted to their homes to perform household tasks. Despite this, Sarita Devi received her father's support, and with his encouragement, she ventured into the acting industry. Sarita Devi's Journey In Indian Cinema Sarita Devi came to Bombay and then in the year 1947, she started with the film 'Tohfa'. After this, she did more than 200 films like 'Chaubeji', 'Devdas', 'Love Marriage', 'Soneki Chidiya' and 'Ganga Ki Saugandh'. But she remained a supporting character. She did not get any recognition. However, she got the opportunity to feature with actors like Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, Dev Anand, Manoj Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, and Amitabh Bachchan. Not only this, Sarita was selected to dub seven Russian films in Hindi due to her unique dialogue delivery. She was also honored by Diamond Pictures for the Russian film 'Pedenie Berlina'. Later, Late Ramanand Sagar chose Sarita Devi for the role of Mata Sabri in 'Ramayana'. Sarita Devi was so popular in the role of Sabri that she became immortal in this role forever. Sarita Devi's Tragic Personal Life In the last years of her life, Sarita Devi struggled with Parkinson's disease. This disease gradually became serious and finally in 2001, at the age of 78, she died. Let us tell you that Sarita Devi's personal life was also full of struggles. She got married for the first time at the age of just 12, but her husband died within a few months. After this, she married Lalji Gohil, who ran a drama company. After marriage, Sarita Devi became the mother of two sons and a daughter. But in 1990, her husband passed away, and a few years later, her elder son also died.
India.com
29-05-2025
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This actor beat Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna in 1984 with one movie, his name was...
The year 1984 proved to be very special for Jitendra's career. This year Jitendra came up with a film that took over the box office. This film proved to be the 5th highest grossing film of that year. This film proved to be a milestone for Jitendra's career. But this film became a cause of crisis for many stars of that era. That film was the blockbuster 'Tohfa', which hit the theatres in 1984. Through this film, Jitendra alone overshadowed Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Rajesh Khanna. The stardom of all these stars was also lost. One song of the film made people crazy. Jitendra is one of the most successful actors of the Hindi film industry. Jitendra not only has millions of fans but he also set a new trend of acting with his charming style. A newcomer like Jitendra challenged the stardom of the veteran superstars of the Hindi film industry. The story of the film was about two sisters who fall in love with the same boy. Along with Jeetendra's film, Amitabh's Sharabi was also released that year. People liked this film a lot but in terms of earnings, it could not stand in front of Tohfa at all. In the same year 1984, Dharmendra's Rajtilak and Rajesh Khanna-Dharmendra starrer Dharam Aur Kanoon also hit the theatres. But both these films could not compete with Jeetendra's film Tohfa at the box office. 'Tohfa' was made by D Ramanaidu. In the film, Jitendra won the hearts of the people with the roles of Ram, Jayaprada with the roles of Janaki and Sridevi with the roles of Lalita. Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor were also seen in important roles in the film. Shakti Kapoor also played a very interesting role in this film. People have not forgotten Shakti Kapoor's dialogue about Lalita in the film even today. 'Aaaaoo Lolita' this dialogue became his identity. Let us tell you that many reports have claimed that Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi's film 'Tohfa' had made a fabulous collection of 9 crores that year. According to today's time, this amount would be more than 150 crores.
India.com
18-05-2025
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Once India's highest-paid actresses, worked with Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, was called other woman, left acting to become…, her name is…
Actress of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, has left a mark on the audience's mind that these stars are till date cited as an example for actresses who are working in Indian cinema today. Actresses like Sridevi, Rekha, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Padmini Kolhapure and more are till date hailed by the audience even now. Today, we will talk about another actress from the same era, who made fans go gaga over her. Every time she appeared on screen, the screams and hoots in a theater hall never stopped. This actress has worked with Amitabh Bachchan and Jeetendra. After giving hits in Bollywood, this actress became directors' number 1 choice. Not just that, she also topped the chart by becoming the highest paid actress of her time. If you are wondering which actress we are discussing about, then let us tell you she is Jaya Prada. Jaya Prada entered the world of acting at a very young age. She came in front of the camera at the age of 14, when she took part in a dance competition for her school. Little did this girl know that one day she would become a superstar. Born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, Jaya Prada's real name was Lalita Rani. Her father was a film financier and mother a housewife. Jaya practiced dance as a trained classical dancer. When she performed in a school function, a director offered her a three-minute dance scene in the Telugu film Bhoomi Kosam, and from there Jaya's journey in the film industry started. Jaya Prada worked in nearly 300 films during her acting career. She has shared screen with actors like Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna. When Jaya Prada was seen in the film Tohfa, every director-producer wanted to sign her. Her songs like Tohfa Tohfa, De De Pyar De, Hum To Chale Pardes became superhits. In the 1980s, she became the highest paid actress. Jaya Prada shared a close bond with Shrikant Nahata. When Jaya was going through a tough phase in her life, it was Shrikant who supported her. Slowly they became very close and fell in love. At this point, Shrikant Nahata was already married and also the father of three children. Jaya was called the other woman, but the two did not give up on each other and got married in 1986, but the surprising thing was that Shrikant did not divorce his first wife. Jaya left Bollywood and joined Bharatiya Janata Party.
