Himmatwala To Jaani Dost, 4 Jeetendra Superhits From 1983

Bollywood actor Jeetendra was unstoppable during the 1980s, as he gave several superhits during that time, proving to be tough competition for superstars like Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan at the box office. The actor got his first major break in Bollywood with the film Geet Gaya Patharon Ne in 1964. He was known for his commanding screen presence and iconic dance steps. Due to his inimitable dance steps, the actor also earned the title ‘Jumping Jack of Bollywood.’ The actor achieved his prime after giving four superhits in 1983. Jeetendra starred in seven movies in that year, out of which four were enlisted in the list of the highest-grossing movies of 1983. Let us take a look at some of the Jeetendra releases that created a storm at the box office in 1983.

Himmatwala

It is one of the most iconic movies in Bollywood. It was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, while the dialogue was written by the late actor Kadar Khan. It starred Sridevi and Jeetendra in the lead roles. The audience loved the chemistry of the lead actors and they went on to star in several films together. The movie became the fourth-highest-grossing movie in Bollywood in 1983. The music for the movie was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The movie also gave evergreen songs like Nainon Mein Naina and Taki O Taki, which are still played during various events and marriages.

Mawaali

The sixth-highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 1983 was Jeetendra’s Mawaali. It was written and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film was the official remake of the Telugu film Chuttalunnaru Jagratha, which was released in 1980. It starred Jeetendra in dual roles, along with Jaya Prada and Sridevi in lead roles. The music for the movie is composed by Bappi Lahiri.

Justice Chaudhury

Another collaboration between director K. Raghavendra Rao and Jeetendra came in the form of the movie Justice Chaudhury. It was the eighth-highest-grossing movie of that year. It starred Jeetendra, Sridevi, Hemal Malini and Moushumi Chatterjee in the lead roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The movie was a remake of the Telugu movie Justice Chowdary, which also starred Sridevi in the same role.

Jaani Dost

The ninth-highest-grossing movie of 1983 was Jeetendra’s Jaani Dost. It starred Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Parveen Babi and Sridevi in lead roles. The superhit duo of K. Raghavendra Rao and Kader Khan (dialogue writer) collaborated in this movie.