Desh Premee
Originally released in 1982. Desh Premee is a action/drama film. directed by Manmohan Desai. With a runtime of 2h 54m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Parveen Babi
Synopsis
Master Dinanth (Amitabh Bachchan) is a freedom fighter and led the war against the British in 1942 and eventually won the independence in 1947. But after independence, the people's love for their country seems to be diminishing and they are too busy betraying it like rich businessman Thakur Pratab Singh (Amjad Khan). Masterji finds out about Thakur Pratab Singh's illegal activities such as smuggling of weapons and ammunition and gets him arrested. In revenge for putting him in prison, Pratab Singh gets Masterji's wife Bharati (Sharmila Tagore) and daughter Priti (Parveen Babi) kidnapped by Thakur's partner in crime Sher Singh (Kader Khan) to try and change his ways but to no avail. Thakur also provokes an attack on Masterji's home by the local villagers who accuse Dinanath of betraying his country and he is forced to flee his home with his young son Raju. His wife becomes a victim of leprosy and escapes from Sher Singh leaving her daughter Priti in a friend's care.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 54m
174 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desh Premee about?
Master Dinanth (Amitabh Bachchan) is a freedom fighter and led the war against the British in 1942 and eventually won the independence in 1947. But after independence, the people's love for their c...
Who directed Desh Premee?
Desh Premee was directed by Manmohan Desai.
How long is Desh Premee?
Desh Premee has a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes total).
When was Desh Premee released?
Desh Premee was released on April 23, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desh Premee?
The main cast of Desh Premee includes Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Shammi Kapoor, Prem Chopra.