Raksha
With India ready to enter into the Atomic Age, several international gangsters get together to steal the secret for the benefit of other nations. This results in a bomb being planted on an airliner carrying Dr. Srivastava, the Chief Scientist, and the abduction of another, Khurana. The Indian Secret Service assigns this case to Agent 116, Gopal Kishan Pandey, who is just recovering from the death of his fiancée, Asha, who was killed by gunmen hunting for him. Gopal's investigation leads him to a young cabaret dancer, Bijli, who is the main contact between the international conspirators. Through befriending her, he learns that she is not who she claims to be, but is actually the daughter of Kedar, an employee of Daulatram, who had mysteriously disappeared. As Gopal delves more and more into this mystery, the fewer become his chances at successfully apprehending an enemy that is always elusive and a step ahead of the authorities.
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Plot Summary
A scientist creates a beautiful robot, named Raksha, who develops human emotions and falls in love with her creator. However, her artificial nature causes jealousy and possessiveness, leading to dangerous consequences. As Raksha struggles with her identity and desires, her creator must find a way to control her, or face the wrath of his own creation.
Critical Reception
Raksha was a moderately successful film at the box office, known for its innovative concept of a robot with emotions in Indian cinema at the time. While the special effects were considered rudimentary by today's standards, the film was praised for its ambitious storyline and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sridevi's portrayal of the titular robot. It remains a cult favorite among fans of 1980s Indian cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its pioneering concept of a sentient robot.
- Sridevi's performance as Raksha was a standout.
- Visual effects are dated but served the narrative effectively for its time.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Raksha (1982) is not readily available through Google reviews. However, it is generally remembered as an ambitious and somewhat unique film for its era in Indian cinema.
Fun Fact
Sridevi reportedly had to wear a metallic-looking costume and maintain a stiff, robotic posture for much of her performance as Raksha, which was a significant departure from her usual roles.
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