Raja Jani is a super hit Bollywood film, directed by Mohan Segal and starring the iconic pair, Dharmendra and Hema Malini.
Cast and Plot Summary
Main Cast: Dharmendra (as Raja), Hema Malini (as Shanno/Princess), with supporting performances by Premnath, Johnny Walker, and Ajit.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, and Romance.
The story centers on Raja (Dharmendra), a quick-witted and opportunistic rogue constantly seeking an easy path to wealth. His chance arrives when a wealthy man named Munshi publicly searches for a long-lost princess, offering a substantial reward for her discovery.
Raja encounters Shanno (Hema Malini), a poor but stunning street dancer who bears an uncanny resemblance to the missing princess. Seizing the opportunity, Raja convinces Shanno to impersonate the princess to claim the reward money. Shanno agrees, hoping to escape her impoverished background. Raja meticulously coaches Shanno on the mannerisms, walk, and speech of royalty. During this elaborate transformation, Shanno genuinely falls in love with Raja. However, Raja’s focus remains solely on the lucrative reward, creating a central tension in their relationship. Their deception is successful initially, but doubts about Shanno’s true identity begin to surface within the palace. Ultimately, Shanno’s real background is revealed, leading to a climax that resolves with a positive blend of love, action, and comedy.
Musical Success
The film was also a monumental musical hit, thanks to the legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The soundtrack remains celebrated, featuring chartbusters such as: “Jaani O Jaani” (Sung by Kishore Kumar), “Kitna Mazaa Aaraha Hai” (Sung by Lata Mangeshkar), “Duniya Ka Mela”, “Aa Aa Aaja Aaja Kuch Keh Jaa Kuch Sun Ja”.
Conclusion
With its engaging plot, sharp direction by Mohan Segal, unforgettable hit music, and stellar performances by Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Raja Jani solidified its place as a super hit film of its time.
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It’s with good story and musical hit by Legendary Laxmikant Pyarelal. That was lovely time. Remembering my childhood days. He-man Dharmendra and Dream Girl Hema Malini are looking great. I saw this film 4 times just for He-man Dharmendra.
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Thank You.
The tabloids labelled him Garam Dharam after this performance.
Pure crook till the impersonation is discovered the latent romance blossoms at climax.
The magic of Dharam Hema romance carried over into their later movies and eventually into their personal lives as well. Meanwhile collections have been good to make the movies worthwhile
Thank You Sir. Yes, tabloids labelled him as ‘Dharam Garam’.
Dharmendra and Hemamalini was hit pair. Raja Rani was one of their hit movie.
Sorry by mistake I typed Raja Rani instead of Raja Jani.
Nice review.
Thank You Aruna.
Raja Jani was a hit movie. Dermendra and hemamalini acted paired in nearly 32 films. Most of them are hit.
Raja jani remade in Tamil – Rajanikanth and Sridevi in lead role.
Good review sir keep it up.
Thank You Sir.
Thank You.
Very well written. We could able to get the entire essence of the picture in one go.
Thank You Sujitha. It’s nice.
Combination of Dharmender
Along with Hema malini
Played good role
Johny walker comedy
Film reached its peak
Followed by best music given
By Lakshmikanth. Pyarelal
Director Mohan lal segal gave box office Hit. Love story Dharma and Hema made family hit
For his ambitious he happened
To Mary princess
Dharmendra and Hemamalini were a very beautiful and hit pair those days.This movie had so many hit songs and review is great sir