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Roti

  • 19741974
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
519
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Roti (1974)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Thriller
Mangal Singh (Rajesh Khanna) has been a career criminal, whose criminal career began to steal food and to keep from starving, and thence got him in deeper and deeper in the criminal world. H... Read allMangal Singh (Rajesh Khanna) has been a career criminal, whose criminal career began to steal food and to keep from starving, and thence got him in deeper and deeper in the criminal world. His crimes have caught up with him and he is sentenced to be hanged. He dramatically escape... Read allMangal Singh (Rajesh Khanna) has been a career criminal, whose criminal career began to steal food and to keep from starving, and thence got him in deeper and deeper in the criminal world. His crimes have caught up with him and he is sentenced to be hanged. He dramatically escapes with the help of underworld don, Suraj (Pinchoo Kapoor), and is on the run from the poli... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
519
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  • Director
    • Manmohan Desai
  • Writers
    • Akhtar-Ul-Iman(dialogue)
    • Smt. Jeevanprabha M. Desai(story)
    • Kader Khan(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Rajesh Khanna
    • Mumtaz Askari
    • Nirupa Roy
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  • Director
    • Manmohan Desai
  • Writers
    • Akhtar-Ul-Iman(dialogue)
    • Smt. Jeevanprabha M. Desai(story)
    • Kader Khan(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Rajesh Khanna
    • Mumtaz Askari
    • Nirupa Roy
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    • 8User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Rajesh Khanna
    Rajesh Khanna
    • Mangal Singhas Mangal Singh
    Mumtaz Askari
    Mumtaz Askari
    • Bijlias Bijli
    • (as Mumtaz)
    Nirupa Roy
    Nirupa Roy
    • Malti - Shravan's motheras Malti - Shravan's mother
    Sujit Kumar
    Sujit Kumar
    • Police Inspectoras Police Inspector
    Jeevan Dhar
    Jeevan Dhar
    • Lalaas Lala
    • (as Jeevan)
    Jagdeep
    Jagdeep
    • Khadak Singhas Khadak Singh
    Pinchoo Kapoor
    Pinchoo Kapoor
    • Surajas Suraj
    Jagdish Raj
    Jagdish Raj
    • Police Inspectoras Police Inspector
    Praveen Paul
    • Lala's wifeas Lala's wife
    Viju Khote
    Viju Khote
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Shyam Kumar
    • Pathan, fight for Rotias Pathan, fight for Roti
    • (as Sham Kumar)
    Madhu
    Madhu
    Master Ravi
    Master Ravi
    • Studentas Student
    Master Tito
    • Studentas Student
    • (as Master Titoo)
    Master Avinash
    • Studentas Student
    Master Ripple
    • Studentas Student
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    • Dogas Dog
    Franky
    • Dogas Dog
    • (as Frankie)
    • Director
      • Manmohan Desai
    • Writers
      • Akhtar-Ul-Iman(dialogue)
      • Smt. Jeevanprabha M. Desai(story)
      • Kader Khan(additional dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      Jeetendra did a small appearancence in the song "yeh jo public hai". In real life jeetendra and Rajesh khanna were good friends and it was Rajesh Khanna who helped Jeetendra for his debut.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Khichdi: No Colours For Holi (2004)

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    Best Manmohan Desai Movie
    Caught this one just now on prime. I grew up on AAA, Suhaag, Desh Premi and Dharam Veer. You enjoy all the twists and the repeated plot in those.

    But this one really touches your heart. Movie continuously had twists plus action and entertainment Manmohan Desai style. But it also has a human element of problems, philosophy, hunger, crime and poverty. The lost and found element also plays differently here. Songs are great. Kaka put heart and soul into his performance here. I found him better in it better than many of the older romantic hits. Mumtaz also has an unconventional role and more than just a doll. Supporting actors Vijay Arora, Sujit Kumar and Jeevan also shine. Overall, a rare gem.
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    • Feb 27, 2021

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1974 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • A Inocência e o Crime
    • Filming locations
      • Chandivali Studio, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production company
      • Aashirwad Pictures
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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