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Himalay Putra
Himalay Putra (the son of the Himalayas) starts with the love story of Suraj (Vinod Khanna) and Seema (Hema Malini). Seema being the daughter of a rich businessman and Suraj being a police inspector with a modest income, are destined to face the objection of Seema's father (Amrish Puri) to their marriage. Amrish creates misunderstanding in Seema's heart for Suraj and she starts looking upon him as a greedy person who discarded her love for the sake of money. But the problem is that she has already got pregnant through him and after the demise of her father, she moves to the region of the Himalayas, giving birth to Abhay (Akshaye Khanna). Abhay grows up misunderstanding his father by learning his mother's version of the past events. He falls in love with Esha (Anjala Zaveri) who is the daughter of their neighbor - Major Mathur (Satish Shah) but love is less important for him. What is more important for him is to locate his father and settle scores with him for his mother's sorrows.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on the budding romance between Suraj, a young man with a troubled past, and Aarti, a bright and optimistic woman. Their love faces significant challenges from societal pressures and the interference of Suraj's estranged father, a wealthy industrialist who disapproves of the match. Suraj must confront his demons and fight for his relationship, navigating a complex web of family expectations and personal redemption.
Critical Reception
Himalay Putra received mixed reviews upon its release. While some praised its musical score and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sonali Bendre, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and conventional narrative structure. It did not achieve significant commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its music and lead performances.
Criticized for a formulaic and predictable storyline.
Lacked the originality to stand out in the Bollywood landscape.
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Fun Fact
The film's soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, was considered one of its stronger aspects and received some attention for its popular songs.
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