Actress Raveena Tandon celebrated her father’s acclaimed directorial venture, “Majboor,” as it marked 51 years since its release with a heartfelt post on social media.
Sharing a poster from the 1974 action thriller on her Instagram Stories, Raveena wrote, “it’s 51 yrs of the super hit ‘Majboor’… Released on 6 Dec 1974 (sic).”
Behind the Scenes of “Majboor”
The film, penned by the legendary writer duo Salim-Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar), is said to be loosely inspired by two Hollywood projects from the 1970s—”Zig Zag” and “Cold Sweat.” According to reports, Salim-Javed first pitched the story to filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who appreciated it but envisioned a larger-scale production. Ultimately, the film was directed by Ravi Tandon, while Ramesh Sippy went on to create the iconic “Sholay,” also written by the duo.
Star-Studded Cast
“Majboor” features an impressive ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Farida Jalal, Sulochana Latkar, D. K. Sapru, Iftekhar, Satyen Kappu, Rehman, and Mac Mohan in significant roles.
Plot Overview
The story revolves around Ravi Khanna, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan, a terminally ill man who frames himself for murder to ensure his family’s future. After a successful operation, he escapes police custody and embarks on a mission to uncover the real killer.
Music and Influence
The music for this gripping drama was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. “Majboor” achieved box office success and was later remade in various languages, including Telugu as “Raja” (1976), Tamil as “Naan Vazhavaippen” (1979), and Malayalam as “Ee Kaikalil” (1986). Additionally, the film is said to have inspired the 2008 release, “Jimmy.”
Legacy of Ravi Tandon
Beyond “Majboor,” Ravi Tandon has delivered several other successful films as a director, such as “Khel Khel Mein,” “Anhonee,” “Nazrana,” “Khud-daar,” and “Zindagi.”