Biography
kay sera sera…the song was famous for the dance choreography by prabhu deva, the famous south indian star… maduri dixit the actress in the movie came close to match his steps in this video..
pukar was a moderate hit movie..
Pukar (English: Call) is a Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film was critically acclaimed and a moderate success at the box office. It won two National Film Awards, including the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration and the National Film Award for Best Actor for Kapoor's performance.
Synopsis
Major Jaidev Rajvansh (Anil Kapoor) and his fellow officer Hussein (Om Puri) manage to rescue a leading politician as well as capture his kidnapper, Abhrush (Danny Denzongpa). The terrorist has been wanted for years and he is finally captured by the two officers. Jai returns to a joyous welcome, and is declared a national hero. He takes a break from the army and returns to his hometown. There he meets his childhood friend Anjali (Madhuri Dixit) who has always harboured love for Jai. Anjali is determined to make sure she and Jai stay together 24/7.
At a party, he meets Miss India, Pooja Mallapa (Namrata Shirodkar). As they spend more time together, he begins to love her and she too begins to love him. In the mean time, Jai's parents are arranging his marriage to Anjali but when they find out about Jai's love for Pooja, they realise that they have to tell Anjali everything. Anjali, heartbroken and jealous swears revenge on Jai for rejecting her. Realising her frustration with Jai, Abrush takes advantage (via the said "kidnapped" politician who is hand in glove with Abrush) and together they plot to destroy Jai's reputation and life.
Anjali manages to steal some important secret documents regarding plans' for Abrush's movement from prison to prison. The events following lead to Jai being court martialed and he is declared a traitor to the country. Jai, determined to prove his innocence and redeem himself, decides to pursue Abrush alone.
Cast
Anil Kapoor - Major Jaidev Rajvansh
Madhuri Dixit - Anjali
Namrata Shirodkar - Pooja Mallapa
Rohini Hattangadi - Mrs. Mallapa (Pooja's Mother)
Danny Dezongpa - Abrush
Om Puri - Hussein
Prabhu Deva - special appearance in the song "Kay Sera Sera"
Soundtrack
Pukar
Soundtrack by A. R. Rahman
Released 1999 (India)
Recorded Panchathan Record Inn
A.M. Studios
Genre Film soundtrack
Label Venus
Producer A.R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Taj Mahal
(1999) Pukar
(2000) Alaipayuthey
(2000)
Lyrics: Majrooh, Javed Akhtar Music : A.R.Rahman
The song Kay Sera Sera, was a remake from a Tamil movie En Swasa Kaatre, from the song Kadhal Nayagara. The lyrics of that song and the title is from Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be).
Rahman reused the song Oh Bosnia as Ek tu Hi Bharosa. The song was composed and performed by Rahman in his Malaysian concert in 1996 that was in aid of Bosnian victims. The piano was played by Rahman himself.
Awards
Pukar received many awards and nominations, the most important being Anil Kapoor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.
Filmfare Awards
Nominated:
Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Anil Kapoor
Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Madhuri Dixit
IIFA Awards
Nominated:
IIFA Best Actor Award - Anil Kapoor
IIFA Best Actress Award - Madhuri Dixit
IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award - Namrata Shirodkar
Star Screen Awards
Nominated:
Star Screen Award for Best Actor - Anil Kapoor
Star Screen Award for Best Actress - Madhuri Dixit
Star Screen Award for Best Comedian - Rohini Hattangadi
Star Screen Award for Best Female Playback - Kavita Krishnamurthy for "Kay Sera Sera"
Star Screen Award for Best Choreography - Prabhu Deva for "Kay Sera Sera"
Won:
Star Screen Award for Best Publicity Design - Himanshu Nanda and Rahul Nanda
National Film Awards
National Film Award for Best Actor - Anil Kapoor
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration - Rajkumar Santoshi
External links
Official website
Pukar at the Internet Movie Database
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