Hero Hiralal

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Hiralal, a rickshaw driver, falls in love with a starlet, Roopa. He follows her to Bombay with the intention of marrying her. But her family forces her to reject him and concentrate on her c... Read allHiralal, a rickshaw driver, falls in love with a starlet, Roopa. He follows her to Bombay with the intention of marrying her. But her family forces her to reject him and concentrate on her career.Hiralal, a rickshaw driver, falls in love with a starlet, Roopa. He follows her to Bombay with the intention of marrying her. But her family forces her to reject him and concentrate on her career.

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There were several stories of Naseeruddin angry with Shashi Kapoor after the making of Junoon. When Shashi's daughter Sanjana acted in the play "Arms and The Man", many were shocked at how badly Naseeruddin and his wife Ratna treated Sanjana. Ratna was directed the play for Theatrewallahs. Naseeruddin and Ratna would openly snub her and would make cruel comments. Naseeruddin would do this due to his hatred for Shashi Kapoor. Rather than put up further with this treatment,Sanjana walked out of the play. When Hero Hiralal was announced ,Ketan Mehta was able to patch things up between Naseeruddin and Sanjana. Naseer realized he was at wrong with his behavior and apologized to Sanjana.

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Main Sadkon Ka Shehzada
Performed by Amit Kumar
Lyrics by Hriday Lani
Composed by Babla

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7/10

Lot of Bright Moments

Naseeruddin Shah is Hero Hiralal, a Hyderabadi Auto-driver, who happens to meet a Newcomer (Played by Sanjana Kapoor) starlet. Becomes a tourist guide to her, and in-turn they fall in love.

Cut the starlet is back in Bombay and Hero wants her and follows her to Bombay, but her family wants him out of her life. She is made to say that she does not like him (but she actually does like). Dejected Hero wants to commit suicide. Saved by a Show Lady who wants Hero to die like a great lover in a greatest show on earth (played by Deepa Sahi). But will he die? Let it be suspense!

Amitabh Bachchan has made a special appearance as himself. The movie has brilliant moments and the first half is very good, second pales in comparison (but is still worth watching). Naseeruddin Shah is dramatic, but good. Sanjana Kapoor (the first Kapoor daughter on screen - her niece Karishma is latecomer by over half a dozen years) is charming and has underplayed her role. Deepa Sahi in small role is good.

Overall a movie worth watching!