We all clearly remember the dialogue 'Mogambo Khush Hua' from Anil Kapoor and Sridevi starrer 1987 film 'Mr. India' and often use it when we are super happy. Wondering why we are talking about the film 'Mr. India'? It turns out 'Mr. India' first released 32 years ago, yes, over three decades back! The film helped Anil Kapoor gain special prominence and led the audience to believe that superheroes exist and can solve all problems. The film has itself proved to be a trendsetter in the genre of superhero flicks in Indian cinema and had managed to portray women in a new light as well.
If you are a film buff who has rarely missed any film, then you must have noticed that in most films before 'Mr. India' the roles played by women were restricted with male characters dominating the screen space. In films of yesteryears, actresses mostly played the role of the mother or the obedient wife, quite similar to the mindset of the society in those times. 'Mr. India' can be called one of the first films in the Hindi film industry which showed women as being independent and boisterous.
'Mr. India' Portrayed Women As Strong And Independent
In the film, Sridevi played the role of a bold journalist who used to fearlessly step out to get into the depth of news. The actor portrayed the role of a strong woman who was not deterred by the fact that she might even have to fight criminals in her quest for news. Reporting on violence against people, on culprits breaking law and order, Sridevi's character was challenging and strong. She played the role of an independent woman who led her life according to her own terms.
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While the protagonist of the film was definitely Anil Kapoor, and he had stellar costars to work with, including Amrish Puri, Sridevi’s act as a promising journalist managed to win the hearts of millions of viewers.
An Unforgettable 'Miss Hawa Hawaii' Song
The first song that comes to most of our minds when we talk about Sridevi is "Hawa Hawaii" from the film 'Mr. India'. In this famous song, Sridevi reaches a party organised by smugglers to unearth their sinister plot and publish the news. Seema Soni (character played by Sridevi) hides her identity and becomes a singer-dancer "Miss Hawa Hawaii". The actor goes undercover as an exotic Hawaiian dancer (naturally called Hawa Hawai), making a grand entrance, wearing apples and grapes in her hair to gain entrance to the smuggler’s den and her act wins hearts everywhere.
'Kaate Nahin Kat Te' Song Redefined Sexuality
The song "Kaate Nahin Kat Te" picturised on Anil Kapoor and Sridevi has been known for its sensuality. The chemistry and romance between Anil Kapoor and Sridevi became the talk of the town at the time of the release of the film. The song holds a special place as it managed to portray sensuality without resorting to vulgarity or obscenity.
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