Santaan
1993 film by Dasari Narayana Rao
Santaan (transl. Progeny) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Deepak Tijori, Neelam, with music composed by Anand–Milind. The film is remake of the Telugu film Surigaadu (1992), made by the same banner and director.
Plot
Sarju Narayan, a security guard, lives with his wife Lakshmi and strives to civilize their son Amar. However, Amar cons and concocts a toff and falsifies his parents too. He falls for benevolent Aasha, the daughter of tycoon Sethji. After a while, Aasha discerns the fact and berates his treason, but he muddles. Besides, Sarju works to acquire a job for Amar with his influence when he rejects affirming his parentage. Thus, Sarju detects his imposture and boots him—next, Amar & Aasha knit, where Sarju & Lakshmi are disregarded. Now, Aasha declares that their marital life will begin only after Amar respects his parents.
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