Lights.
Camera. Action. Songs. Dance. These are the most synonymous terms
associated with our Hindi films however there is something equally
important that most of us overlook or take for granted, Climax!
Before
you jump the bandwagon and shut the window, let me clarify that this
climax has nothing to do with that climax. So clam your tits
and read further. Here we will be talking about that one bad guy who
has kidnapped the mother-father-family, planned to bomb the whole
country or leave the country forever and having the last laugh in his
den turned club setup, where the leading lady dancing to his tune to
celebrate his imaginary success.
Note
that our darling heroine is worthy enough to be a good singer and
dancer. She is all decked up (don't pull your hair in discovering how
and where that costume and accessories came from and how on earth did
that fit her so well!?), with perfect disguise, steps, lyrics,
catchy-music luring the nasty womanising villain into song and dance
sequence, offering them alcohol (to make them weak) and making sure
the hero reaches on time to kill the bad man and save the nation
along with his family, and hello, save the damsel in distress, our
seedhi-saadhi heroine herself! The story can be twisted and
turned accordingly.
It
is fascinating to see all the hard work behind this senseless but
fascinating climax. In almost all the films the theme is same. The
bad guy is almost winning the game but alas the hero comes and
destroys his plans and ends the game.
There
are many many such gems and it would be hard for me to pinpoint each
and every one of them but I am just pointing out a few who has shaken
my senses and also to show the variation!
Nagina:
Main Teri Dushman....
I
have to start with this. Sridevi's as a snake-woman is revealed in
probably one of the most well-choreographed and directed song by
Saroj Khan, Music by Laxmi-Pyare from the 80s blockbuster Nagina.
According to the film-pundits, the movie ran for 100 weeks
single-handedly thanks to this climax song sung by Lata Mangeshkar
and owned by the versatile stunning-looking Sridevi.
Note:
besides the blue lenses taking the country by storm, the snake-woman
drama had many actresses playing a part in choke-me-to-death story
lines, however this film and song remain the best till date. Just
watch the steps guys and you will know how much hard work has gone
into it.
Tridev:
Gajar Ne Kiya Hai Ishara.....
What
a song! Beautiful Arabian-style costumes. Extremely well
choreographed number with all the three girls Madhuri, Sonam and
Sangeeta getting equal footage. Being a multi-starrer all the three
heroines got together to sing-a-song while the three hero's are
police-fighting to reach the 'den' to save them and yeah the
planet!
Note:
Amrish Puri probably was one of our best villain. Quirky.
Fashionable. Fun and extremely ruthless.
Hoshiyaar:
Ho ja Hoshiyaar....
May
not be very famous number but I have to mention it here for its sheer
madness. While Jeetu and Shatru are struggling to fight the lions,
the ladies, Meenakshi and Jaya are keeping 'charlisque' styled Shakti
Kapoor and rape specialist Ranjeet busy with this heavy-duty African
tribal inspired dance number. Both Jaya and
Meenakshi are exquisite and exemplary in this song. Shows what
excellent dancers both the ladies are. Hats of to them.
Note:
Look for the African men jumping in the white cheeta inspired
wall background. What an idea sirji!
Maqsad:
Ajao Naagraja Aajao...
What
a plot, in the name of religion the bad guys, Prem Chopra, Khader
Khan and Ranjeet uses the snake-pit to hide their chori ka maal
including crores of money, jewellery and antique pieces. The snakes
are apparently unknowingly safe guarding it up-till now when the good
guys comes with their good girls for a 10 minute song and dance
sequence and voila the snakes understands their wrong doing and
leaves the treasure for the police to take over it. Phew!
Note:
Sridevi's fascination with snake dance started from here for sure.
asking the hero to be smarter after catching him red-handed
Ram
Lakhan: Beqadar bekhabar bewafa balma....
A
typical Subhash Ghai film with one dozen goons, revenge plot, two
hero's and their respective heroine's and of-course their dhukhiyari
maa.
The
climax song had Madhuri angry at Anil Kapoor for cheating on her,
which later is revealed was a misunderstanding. While Ms Dixit is
dancing heavily on drums and nagadas to show her anger with
all dedication, the real good people outside the haveli, are
planning a plot to capture Sir John (Raza Murad) who with his
one-stoned-eye is eyeing the dancing diva as his future wife.
Bad Man.
Note:
Such a class! Such distinction! Madhuri's perfection and balance with
superb expression throughout the song (no signature smiles no weird
dance steps).
Loha:
Teri Hasti Hai Kya....
This
heavy multi-starrer with Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Karan Kapoor,
Madhvi, Mandakini and Amrish Puri had all the masala where the good
guys are forced to work for the bad guys due to some contract.
Obviously towards the end the bad guy refuse to acknowledge his
promise and uses Jugal Hansraj to kill the good guys by tying them
all together. The two damsels takes off to a well-choreographed song
and dance number on the demand of the bad guy as he is aware of their
talent, while the good guys plan a trick to out do the bad guy.
Note:
Very Sholay-inspired set up of the bad guy den with rocks,
open-space, waterfall and great costumes.
Desh
Premee: Gore Nahi Hum kale Sahi....
Oh
god! Some fascination our Hindi film industry has with the whole
African get up probably because its the hardest for any one to
recognise you with shimmery clothes, boots, curly hair, dark makeup,
black shades but singing in hindi! Amaze Balls!
I
am still not sure what exactly is this location. A den or a club made
to look like a den because one can see lots of diners enjoying the
song and dance routine.
Not
just people you will find things also being converted like being
impressionist. The part that always cracks me up about this song is
the fact the so called "transmitter" is nothing but a
simple calculator!!
Note:
There are two Amitabh's in the song. Hemaji seems to be enjoying the
song to the hilt. And the other guy is none other than Prem Chopra,
who surprisingly is a good guy in the film.
Amar
Akbar Anthony: Title and climax song.
All
the Amitabh starters has the same theme. Lost and found. Three or two
brothers lost in a running train where in the father is gone missing
and the mother is turned blind. The bad guy who is the culprit is
still alive and by the grace of satan doing well for himself, until
the three brothers finds each-other and decides to take revenge. The
three girlfriends are always handy to help them catch the culprit. It
amazing to see the make-believe-tale again and again.
Note:
based on their religion all the three guys and their respective girls
are dressed up in traditional attire. Superb!
Hero:
Mohabbat yeh Mohabbat
The
heroine is kidnapped (yet again), the good guy is tied, the bad guy
is planning a naught night with the girl, the good police uncle in
disguise and the hero all wounded is riding his bike at the speed of
150KM/h reaching the island on time to save the girl and become the
hero!
Note:
Sanjeev Kumar is so cute.
