The 1981 film Yaarana which means friendship, is a musical drama. Rakesh Kumar directed the film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan. Neetu Singh and Tanuja in the female pivotal roles. The story is about two childhood friends, one of whom is an orphan while the other is from an affluent, rich family, but the family status never comes in between them. The story is based on the background of the Mahabharata, the friendship between Karna and Duryodhana. Amjad Khan, a seasoned villain in most of the films, has played a positive role in this film as Bishan .
Rajesh Roshan composed the film’s memorable music, with Anjaan crafting the lyrics. Kishore Kumar’s iconic voice brought songs like “Chhookar Mere Maan Ko,” “Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana,” and “Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan” to life, making them enduring hits. Notably, Amitabh Bachchan electrified the screen in “Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana,” dancing in a coat fitted with electric bulbs..
The story is about how the affluent friend helps his dear orphan friend to rise as a sensational singer. The film showcases the strong bond between the two, mirroring real life, where Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan were indeed close friends.
Friendship Redefined: Yaarana’s Timeless Tale
The plot revolves around the orphan child. Being an orphan does not stop him from becoming a self-sufficient and hard-working young man. As always, a villain to spoil things between them is the rich boy Bishan’s uncle, who has an eye on his widowed sister’s wealth and wants to separate the two friends Kishan and Bishan so that he can make way for his manipulation, and by doing so, he has been swindling the money from Bishan’s family.
Story of sacrifice, love, friendship The film was much loved by the audience, as it also had the fight scenes in the climax when the two friends single-handedly fight the hordes of goons. The mastermind is arrested, and the families reunite in the film’s heartwarming finale.
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