Aankhen (1993 film)

Aankhen
Directed by	David Dhawan
Produced by	Pahlaj Nihalani
Written by	Anees Bazmee
Starring	Govinda Chunky Pandey Raj Babbar
Music by	Bappi Lahiri
Cinematography	Siba Mishra
Edited by	Nand Kumar
Distributed by	Chiragdeep International
Release dates	9 April 1993
Running time	170 min.
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	[ 1.96 crore] [$392,000 approximately][1]
Box office	[ 12.46 crore] [$2,492,000 approximately][1]

Aankhen (English: The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double role and Chunky Pandey. It is copied from hit Hindi movie Do Phool, starring Vinod Mehra and Mehmood, released in 1973. It was remade into Telugu as Pokiri Raja in 1995, starring Venkatesh and Ali.

Synopsis

Hasmukh Rai (Kader Khan) has a problem. As a matter of fact, two problems — his two sons: Munnu (Chunky Pandey) and Bunnu (Govinda Ahuja). The duo are notorious slackers, always up to no good, and involved in elaborate practical jokes. It comes to Hasmukh's attention that his sons have been lying to him about their college grades — in studies and sports — and have not been attending school for the last three years. As a result, they are kicked out of college and, ultimately, their home. Later, one of their practical jokes gets out of hand, and Bunnu disappears, presumed dead. At the same time, Munnu gets involved with a conspiracy of killing Bunnu. Meanwhile, from a small Indian village, Bunnu's identical cousin, Gauri Shankar, arrives in town. He is mistaken for Bunnu which leads to a hilarious misunderstandings and constant uproar.

Reception

The movie was 1993's biggest Bollywood hit and ran in the theaters for 12 weeks. The domestic distribution share was 8.5 crore against 1.96 crore cost. It's an All Time Blockbuster Hit.^[1]

Aankhen was responsible for jump-starting or reenergizing the careers of a few actors. Govinda, for example, struggling at the time spawned many other comedy hits such as Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, and Saajan Chale Susral, after the commercial success of Aankhen. Although he starred in hits like Hatya (1988), Swarg (1990), and Shola aur Shabnam (1992), his double role in Aankhen established him as the "Comedy King of Bollywood" at that time.

One of the lead heroines of the movie, Raageshwari, started singing later.

Cast

Soundtrack

The movie's soundtrack was considered one of the best of 1993. The songs are as follows:

References

External links

• Aankhen at the Internet Movie Database