Sattiraju Lakshminarayana, aka Bapu's directorial romantic drama film Prem Pratigyaa, completed 36 years. The film, starring Superstar Mithun Chakraborty, Madhuri Dixit, and Vinod Mehra in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 19 May 1989.
At the 35th Filmfare Awards, Madhuri Dixit was nominated for Best Actress for her outstanding performance in this film. Satish Kaushik, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani, Ranjeet, and Nilu Phule appeared in key supporting roles in the film.
The film was written by Jainendra Jain and produced by B. Loganathan. The film marked the maiden collaboration between Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit. The film marked the maiden collaboration between Madhuri Dixit and Director Bapu.
Bappi Lahiri composed the film’s soundtrack, featuring lyrics by Indeevar; the album emerged as a major success. Anil Malnad edited this film, marking his 3rd collaboration with director Bapu after Manthrigari Viyyankudu and Pyari Behna.
Baba Azmi handled the Cinematography of this film, marking his 6th collaboration with director Bapu after Muthyala Muggu, Bezubaan, Woh 7 Din, Pyari Behna, and Mera Dharam. Prem Pratigyaa was a remake of the Tamil film Vandichakkaram, directed by K. Vijayan and starring Sivakumar and Saritha in the lead roles.
The film was a commercial success, with impressive performances from Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit. Their on-screen chemistry stood out, while Bappi Lahiri’s brilliant compositions highlighted by the hugely popular "Sheeshe Ki Umar Pyale Ki.
Q1: When was Prem Pratigyaa released and who directed it?
A: Prem Pratigyaa was released in theatres on 19 May 1989.
It was directed by Sattiraju Lakshminarayana, popularly known as Bapu.
Q2: Who played the lead roles in the film?
A: The lead roles were played by Superstar Mithun
Chakraborty, Madhuri Dixit, and Vinod Mehra.
Q3: Which actors appeared in key supporting roles in the
film?
A: Satish Kaushik, Deven Verma, Aruna Irani, Ranjeet, and
Nilu Phule played important supporting characters.
Q4: Who wrote and produced Prem Pratigyaa?
A: The film was written by Jainendra Jain and produced by B.
Loganathan.
Q5: Did the film mark any notable first-time collaborations?
A: Yes, it was the maiden collaboration between Mithun
Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit, as well as the first time Madhuri Dixit worked
with director Bapu.
Q6: Was Prem Pratigyaa a remake of another film?
A: Yes, it was a remake of the Tamil film Vandichakkaram,
directed by K. Vijayan and starring Sivakumar and Saritha.
Q7: Who composed the music for the film, and how was it
received?
A: Bappi Lahiri composed the soundtrack, with lyrics by
Indeevar. The album was a major success, particularly the popular track
"Sheeshe Ki Umar Pyale Ki."
Q8: Who was the film’s cinematographer and what was his
history with Bapu?
A: Baba Azmi handled the cinematography. This marked his 6th
collaboration with Bapu after Muthyala Muggu, Bezubaan, Woh 7 Din, Pyari Behna,
and Mera Dharam.
Q9: Who edited the film and how often had he worked with
Bapu before?
A: Anil Malnad was the editor, and this was his third
collaboration with Bapu after Manthrigari Viyyankudu and Pyari Behna.
Q10: How was the film received commercially and critically?
A: Prem Pratigyaa was a commercial success. It featured
impressive performances, especially by Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit,
whose on-screen chemistry was widely appreciated.
Q11: Did the film receive any award nominations?
A: Yes, at the 35th Filmfare Awards, Madhuri Dixit received
a nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Prem Pratigyaa.
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