Mera Saathi (transl. My Companion) is a 1985 Hindi-language action-drama film, produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sree Brahmarambika Films banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini in the pivotal roles and music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Dharmaatmudu (1983).
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Plot
Ranga is a ruffian whose life changes upon the sudden entry of a beautiful girl, Ragini. Later, he finds out that she has fled from her home to escape from a forced marriage to a rogue, Bansi Das. Ranga gives her shelter. They fall in love and get married. Soon, Ragini reforms Ranga into an honest, hard working man and they are blessed with a girl, Shanti. Years roll by and Ranga turns into a millionaire through his hard work. Shanti falls in love with Shyam, an associate of Bansi Das. Being cognizant of it, Ranga denies to approve their relationship. Hence, Shanti marries Shyam without her father’s approval. Ranga gives his entire wealth to Shyam and leaves with Ragini. Then, Shyam is backstabbed and his property is seized by Bansi Das. Ranga courageously saves him. Finally, Shyam apologizes to Ranga and the family is reunited.
Cast
Jeetendra as Ranganath "Ranga"
Jaya Prada as Ragini
Rajiv Kapoor as Shyam
Mandakini as Shanti
Shakti Kapoor as Bansi
Sujit Kumar as Police Inspector
Bharat Bhushan as Gopal
Asrani as Ram Kumar
Aruna Irani as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character
Amjad Khan as Ram Kumar's Adamant Play Character
Sharat Saxena as Sultan
Manik Irani as Bansi's Goon
Soundtrack
Lyrics: Indeevar