Jawab (1970 film)

Jawab
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ramanna
Written by	Rajendra Krishan (dialogues)
Story by	Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Based on	Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
Produced by	K.G. Vijayarangam
Starring	Jeetendra Leena Chandavarkar Ashok Kumar Meena Kumari
Cinematography	M.A. Rehman
Edited by	M.S. Mani
Music by	Laxmikant Pyarelal
Production company	R.R. Pictures
Release date	15 July 1970
Running time	134 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Jawab (transl. Answer) is a 1970 Hindi-language drama film, produced by K.G. Vijayarangam, directed by Ramanna under the authority of R.R. Pictures. The film stars Jeetendra, Leena Chandavarkar, Ashok Kumar, and Meena Kumari. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Periya Idathu Penn (1963), with M.G.R and B. Saroja Devi, which was first remade as the Telugu movie Sabhash Suri (1964), starring N.T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari.

Plot

The film begins in a village where the wealthy Zamindar, Uma Shankar (Ashok Kumar), is a tyrant. Raja (Jeetendra) is a villager who is very loyal to the zamindar. Uma Shankar has two children, Sagar (Prem Chopra) and Chanchal (Leena Chandavarkar). Raja lives with his widowed sister Vidya (Meena Kumari) and is in love with Neela (Jyothi Lakshmi), the daughter of his mentor Shambhu dada (Ulhas). Sagar also woos Neela. Shambhu dada conducts a martial arts completion between Raja and Sagar. During the match, Chanchal helps her brother by exploiting her classmate Bajrangi (Mehmood). Raja is defeated and Sagar marries Neela. Afterward, Bajrangi admits to Raja that he lost because of Chanchal's machinations. Raja becomes angry and challenges that he will marry the arrogant Chanchal. He receives a further blow when Vidya commits suicide after being molested by the zamindar. Raja moves to the city where he reunites with Bajrangi. Bajrangi gives Raja a makeover and Raja succeeds in fooling Chanchal into having a relationship with him. Meanwhile, the zamindar is haunted by his guilt surrounding Vidya's death. Raja gets to know the entire truth behind his sister's death and reveals his identity in his anger. Soon, the zamindar is found dead and Raja is accused of his murder. Later, it is revealed that Vidya is still alive and it is she who murdered the zamindar. She imparts this truth before dying. Sagar and Chanchal apologize to Raja. The movie ends on a happy note.

Cast

• Ashok Kumar as Zamindar Uma Shankar
• Meena Kumari as Vidya (Raja's Elder Sister)
• Jeetendra as Raja / Rajkumar
• Leena Chandavarkar as Chanchal (Zamindars Daughter)
• Jyothi Lakshmi as Neela
• Prem Chopra as Sagar (Zamindars Son)
• Aruna Irani as Leela
• Mehmood as Bajrang
• Leela Mishra as Raja's Neighbour
• Ulhas as Shambhu (Neela and Leela's Father)

Soundtrack