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Nishana (transl. Target) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film,[3] produced by M. Arjuna Raju, A. S. R. Anjineelu under Roja Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Jeetendra, Poonam Dhillon and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is remake of the Telugu film Vetagadu (1979). Both the movies are made by same banner & director. The film partly inspired the 2010 comedy Housefull.[4]

Nishana
Theateral release poster
Directed by	K. Raghavendra Rao
Written by	Chanrandas Shokh (dialogues)
Screenplay by	K. Raghavendra Rao
Story by	Jandhyala
Based on	Vetagadu (1979)
Produced by	M. Arjuna Raju A. S. R. Anjineelu
Starring	Jeetendra Poonam Dhillon
Cinematography	K. S. Prakash
Edited by	Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Production company	Roja Movies
Release date	17 October 1980 (1980-10-17) [1]
Running time	135 minutes[2]
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Plot

The film begins in a forest Abhayaranyam where Thakur Pratap Singh a royal, constructs a palace. Thakur dynasty possesses a heritage antique charm Rajkamal Necklace which his wife Janki Devi always wears. Sivanand their Diwanji a thorny purport as trustworthy ploys to sacrilege and kidnaps Janki Devi. However, she escapes when Surya Prakash friend of Thakur Pratap Singh seeks to save her but Diwanji slays him. In between Janki Devi hands over the necklace to a tribal, and asks him to decorate it for their goddess until her return. Now Diwanji misplaces Janki Devi and her whereabouts are not known. He also incriminates Surya Prakash for the cause, thereby, rivalry arises. Pratap Singh attributes the misfortune to the new building, orders to ruin it, and shifts to the city. Years roll by, and Raja a valiant, son of Surya Prakash is a fascinating hunter and moves to the Abhayaranyam. On the way, he squabbles and falls for Kalpana daughter of Pratap Singh. Besides, Diwanji undertakes manifold enormities along with his son Premee undercover in the screwed palace which is rumored as a demonic house. Every night Raja listens to a sad song from the palace which is supposed to be Janki Devi’s voice. So, twice he enters the house and encounters evils. Meanwhile, Raja & Kalpana back to the city and meets Pratap Singh. At that juncture, Diwanji reveals Raja’s identity as he yearns to knit Kalpana with Premee when enraged Pratap Singh knocks out him. Then, Raja learns pledges to prove his father guiltless. Hence, he rebounds to the forest and rescues a tribal girl when their leader same tribal honors Raja. Thereby, he discovers Raj Kamal Necklace on the neck of their deity. So, he solicits the leader for reality and comprehends the truth. Now, Raja makes a play and breaks out the mystery that Janki Devi is alive and has been seized in the palace. At last, Raja ceases Diwanji, when Pratap Singh pleads pardon and fairly submits the necklace to the tribal goddess. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Kalpana.

Cast

The cast is as follows:[1][2]

• Jeetendra as Raja
• Poonam Dhillon as Kavita
• Prem Chopra as Premee
• Asrani as Ganesh
• Shreeram Lagoo as Thakur Pratap Singh
• Utpal Dutt as Diwanji
• Rajendra Nath as Bansilal
• Pradeep Kumar as Surya Prakash
• Om Shivpuri as Adivasi
• Jayshree Gadkar as Janaki Devi
• Mohan Choti
• Jayshree T.

Soundtrack

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Song	Singer
"Kitni Dardbhari Yeh Baat Hai"	Lata Mangeshkar
"O Gori, Sheher Ki Chhori, Chali Kahan Nakhre Se"	Kishore Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal
"Tip Tip Hone Lagi, Jadu Chalne Lage"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Jana, Zara Samne Aana, Main Bandh Raha Hoon Nishana"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Apni Mohabbat Se Sab Log Jalte Hai"	Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle
"Maine Tujhe Jeet Liya, Tune Mujhe Jeet Liya"	Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle

Reception and legacy

Upon release, in November, Sunday reported the film to be in the third place among the biggest hits of the week.[5] According to Box Office India, the final verdict of the film's box-office performance is "below average".[6] The film was touted by the same newspaper to be among a new wave of Hindi films made by filmmakers from South India, which "revitalised the production of Hindi extravaganzas at Madras".[7] Film World magazine was critical of the pairing between Jeetendra and Dhillon and warned the latter that "One more film like Nishana and there you will be in the dumps".[8] Author Manisha Mishra accused the film of colourism in a 2021 research paper.[9]

Film director Sajid Khan said that the film "has stayed with me for three decades now", and that it subconsciously inspired him while writing the script of the 2010 comedy Housefull.[4]

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