The Story Behind Alag Alag and Adhikar: Two Films that Marked Tina Munim's Acting Journey

Alag Alag [1985] Adhikaar [1986]: Two Films That Showed Tina Munim's Acting Potential

Tina Munim is a former Bollywood actress who made her debut in 1978 with Des Pardes. She went on to star in several films, mostly opposite Rajesh Khanna, who was her mentor and lover. She retired from acting in 1991 after marrying Anil Ambani, a business tycoon. In this article, we will look at two films that showcased Tina Munim's acting potential in different genres: Alag Alag (1985) and Adhikar (1986). Both films were produced by Rajesh Khanna and featured him as the male lead. Both films also had good music by R.D. Burman and Bappi Lahiri respectively. However, they had different stories, themes, and styles. We will explore the plot, the cast, the music, the reception, and the legacy of both films. We will also compare and contrast them and see how they impacted Tina Munim's career.

Alag Alag [1985] – Adhikaar [1986]

Alag Alag: A Different Love Story

Alag Alag is a 1985 Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta, who was one of Rajesh Khanna's favourite directors. The film starred Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Tina Munim, Om Prakash, Deven Verma, Bindu, Om Shivpuri, and others. The film is best remembered for the way it was shot in Kashmir, and its different storyline. It was inspired by the Pakistani movie Meherbani, which was produced by Parvez Malik in 1982.

The plot and the cast of Alag Alag

The plot of Alag Alag revolves around Chandni (Tina Munim), a poor girl who wants to marry a rich man to escape poverty. She meets Neeraj (Rajesh Khanna), a former champion jockey who wants to become a playback singer. She mistakes him for a wealthy man and asks him to marry her. When she finds out that he is not rich, she dumps him. Neeraj goes to Bombay to pursue his dream of singing but faces many hurdles. Chandni also lands in Bombay and takes shelter in Dr. Rana's (Shashi Kapoor) house. Dr. Rana is a widower who lives alone with his dog. He allows Chandni to stay in his house as he finds her innocent and charming. Chandni takes charge of his household and tries to make him propose to her. Neeraj also meets Chandni again and tries to win her back. He also meets Saritha (Bindu), a famous film actress who wants to marry him. The film follows the twists and turns in their lives as they face love, betrayal, jealousy, ambition, and destiny.

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