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Phool Aur Kaante (1991) Songs Lyrics
Phool Aur Kaante is a 1991 Hindi action-romance film directed by Kuku Kohli and produced by Dinesh Patel. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Madhoo, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep and Raza Murad in important roles. The music was composed by the duo Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer and Rani Malik. The film marked the debut of Ajay Devgn and Madhoo in Hindi cinema.
The story follows Ajay, the son of a powerful underworld figure, who wants to distance himself from his father's criminal world and live an ordinary life. He falls in love with Pooja, but his peaceful life is threatened when his father's enemies target his family.
The film became a blockbuster and established Ajay Devgn as a major Hindi film star. His famous entry sequence, in which he balances between two moving motorcycles, became one of the most memorable debut scenes in Bollywood. Ajay Devgn won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.
About the Movie Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
The film centres on Ajay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, a young man who wants to live a peaceful and respectable life away from his father's criminal activities.
Ajay's father, Nageshwar Salgaonkar, played by Amrish Puri, is a powerful underworld figure. Ajay strongly dislikes his father's profession and wants nothing to do with his criminal empire.
Ajay concentrates on his studies and college life. During this period, he meets Pooja, played by Madhoo.
Ajay and Pooja gradually fall in love. Their relationship gives Ajay hope that he can build a normal family life away from the violence surrounding his father.
Ajay eventually marries Pooja, and the couple begin their married life together.
However, Ajay's attempt to escape his family's criminal background proves difficult.
Nageshwar has several enemies within the underworld. Shankar Dhanraj, played by Raza Murad, is one of the people involved in the conflict surrounding Nageshwar's criminal empire.
Ajay initially tries to stay away from his father's business, but circumstances eventually force him to confront the dangerous world he had tried to escape.
The situation becomes even more serious when Ajay and Pooja have a son, Gopal.
Nageshwar's enemies decide to use the child as a means of putting pressure on the family. Ajay's infant son is kidnapped, forcing Ajay to take action.
Ajay is now caught between two worlds: the peaceful family life he wants and the violent criminal world inherited from his father.
He sets out to rescue his son and confront the people responsible for the kidnapping.
The film's action sequences then become central to the story as Ajay fights to protect his family.
Through these events, Ajay demonstrates that although he rejected his father's criminal lifestyle, he is prepared to confront danger when the safety of his loved ones is at stake.
The story ultimately becomes a battle between family loyalty, revenge, crime and the desire for a peaceful life.
Main Cast
- Ajay Devgn — Ajay Salgaonkar
- Madhoo — Pooja Salgaonkar
- Amrish Puri — Nageshwar “Don” Salgaonkar
- Raza Murad — Shankar Dhanraj
- Aruna Irani — Professor Batliwala
- Jagdeep — Professor Bihari
- Arif Khan — Rocky
- Satyendra Kapoor — College Principal
- Goga Kapoor — Jagga Dhanraj
- Suresh Chatwal — Brijlal Tiwari
- Anjana Mumtaz — Lakshmi Salgaonkar
- Purnima — Ajay's grandmother
- Rana Jung Bahadur — Brijlal's man
The principal cast and character credits are documented by IMDb.
Director & Production
Director: Kuku Kohli
Producer: Dinesh Patel
Writer: Iqbal Durrani
Music: Nadeem–Shravan
Lyrics: Sameer, Rani Malik
Cinematography: Thomas A. Xavier
Editing: Suresh Chaturvedi
Action Director: Veeru Devgan
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: Approximately 173 minutes
Production Banner: Sonu Films International
Music
The music of Phool Aur Kaante was composed by Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer and Rani Malik. Playback singers included Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Alisha Chinai.
Popular Songs
- Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai — Kumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik
- Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai — Kumar Sanu & Anuradha Paudwal
- Dheere Dheere Pyar Ko Badhana Hai — Kumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik
- Premi Aashiq Aawara — Kumar Sanu
- Jise Dekh Mera Dil Dhadka — Kumar Sanu
- Pehli Baarish Main Aur Tu — Kumar Sanu & Anuradha Paudwal
- I Love You — Udit Narayan & Alisha Chinai
The soundtrack was a major success and became one of the memorable Hindi film albums of the early 1990s.
Themes
Phool Aur Kaante explores:
- Love and marriage
- Family values
- Crime and the underworld
- Father-son conflict
- Revenge
- Protection of family
- Good versus evil
- Escaping a criminal legacy
- Sacrifice
The central conflict is between Ajay's desire for a peaceful family life and the violent criminal world associated with his father.
Legacy
Phool Aur Kaante holds an important place in Hindi cinema because it introduced Ajay Devgn, who went on to become one of the industry's most successful actors. The film was a blockbuster and won Ajay the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
The film is particularly remembered for Ajay Devgn's motorcycle entry scene, its action sequences and its popular Nadeem–Shravan soundtrack.
The romantic songs “Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai,” “Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai” and “Dheere Dheere Pyar Ko Badhana Hai” remain among the best-known songs associated with the film.