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Meri Aan
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| Meri Aan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Roopesh Kumar |
| Produced by | Roopesh Kumar |
| Starring | Ayub Khan Farheen Sabeeha |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Meri Aan is a 1993 Indian Hindi film directed and produced by Roopesh Kumar. It stars Ayub Khan, Farheen, Sabeeha in lead roles. Sanjay Dutt made a cameo appearance.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Ayub Khan as Salim
- Farheen as Farheen
- Sabeeha as Rukhsar
- Mukesh Khanna as Police Commissioner Ashfaque Khan
- Anjana Mumtaz as Mrs. Ashfaque Khan
- Shahbaz Khan as Sher Khan
- Deepak Shirke as Kaalia Patil
- Shashi Puri as Advocate Mahesh Agarwal
- Prithvi as Nadir
- Subbiraj as Ashfaque's Father-in-law
- Paidi Jairaj as Rukhsar's Father
- Chandrashekhar as Nadir's Father
- Kunika as Nagina Bai
- Roopesh Kumar as Qawwali Host
- Sanjay Dutt as Guest Appearance
Music
[edit]Ravindra Jain wrote all the lyrics.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Is Nazar Ne" | Kumar Sanu |
| "Bewafa Ajnabee" | Kumar Sanu, Asha Bhosle |
| "Woh Vaada Hi" | Kumar Sanu, Sadhana Sargam |
| "Sanju Hai Naam" | Mohammed Aziz, Sadhana Sargam |
| "Mashooqa" | Mohammed Aziz |
| "Ek Raat Mein" | Sapna Mukherjee |
References
[edit]- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9.
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Meri Aan
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Synopsis and cast
Plot
Salim Khan, a self-supported student, passes his final examination and takes leave of his best friends Sharma, Mukesh, and Nawab Nadir to try his luck in Bombay's film industry and Doordarshan.[1] Upon arriving in Bombay, Salim rents a room from Qawwal, whose daughter Rukhsar harbors unrequited affection for him. He meets Farheen on a rainy night, falls in love, and composes a Ghazal inspired by her, which he performs on Doordarshan. Farheen reciprocates his feelings, with help from her friend Shanti.[6] Complications arise as Salim is revealed to be the brother of underworld don Sher Khan. Farheen's father, Police Commissioner Ashfaque Khan, initially opposes their relationship due to Salim's family ties and forbids contact.[1] Salim travels to Ajmer and discovers Farheen is to be married to his friend Nawab Nadir. The wedding is disrupted by Sher Khan and his associate Patil (Kaliya) and their henchmen, leading to a dramatic confrontation and revelation. Sanjay Dutt makes a special appearance in the climax.[5] In the resolution, Salim and Farheen overcome the obstacles, marry, and Salim achieves success in his career.[6]Cast
Meri Aan features an ensemble cast led by Ayub Khan, who portrays the ambitious aspiring artist and romantic lead Salim.[6] Farheen plays the police commissioner's daughter and love interest Farheen, while Sabeeha depicts Rukhsar, the Qawwal's daughter harboring unrequited affection for Salim.[4] The antagonist Sher Khan is embodied by Shahbaaz Khan, Salim's gangster brother.[5] Supporting the narrative are Mukesh Khanna as Commissioner Ashfaque Khan, Farheen's father who initially opposes the romance; Anjana Mumtaz as the commissioner's wife; Kunika as Nagina Bai, a comic secondary character; Chandrashekhar as Nadir's father; and Shashi Kiran as Mahesh Agarwal (also referred to as Mukesh), Salim's friend.[4] Sanjay Dutt makes a special cameo appearance in the climax.[3] The full credited cast includes the following key performers:| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ayub Khan | Salim | Aspiring artist in film/Doordarshan and romantic lead. |
| Farheen | Farheen | Police commissioner's daughter and love interest. |
| Sabeeha | Rukhsar | Qawwal's daughter with unrequited affection for Salim. |
| Shahbaaz Khan | Sher Khan | Salim's brother, ruthless underworld don. |
| Mukesh Khanna | Commissioner Ashfaque Khan | Farheen's father, police commissioner who opposes the romance initially. |
| Anjana Mumtaz | Ashfaque's Wife | Wife of the police commissioner. |
| Kunika | Nagina Bai | Comic secondary character. |
| Chandrashekhar | Nadir's Father | Father of Salim's friend Nadir. |
| Shashi Kiran | Mahesh Agarwal | Salim's supportive friend (also referred to as Mukesh). |
| Sanjay Dutt | Self | Special appearance in the climax. |
| Prithvi | Nadir | Salim's friend. |
| Deepak Shirke | Kaalia Patel | Underworld associate of Sher Khan. |
| Mac Mohan | Mac | Minor henchman role. |
Production
Development
Roopesh Kumar, a veteran Bollywood actor known for over 100 film roles primarily as a villain, decided to direct and produce Meri Aan himself, marking his second such venture after Hai Meri Jaan (1991).[7] Drawing from his experience in the industry, Kumar aimed to create a romantic drama that resonated with 1990s audiences through themes of ambition in the film industry, urban migration for career pursuits, love, and familial opposition.[1] The project was developed as an independent production with limited major studio support, relying on Kumar's established network from B-grade action and drama films.[3] The screenplay was penned by Mahtab Farashahi and Mojdeh Farashahi, while Anwar Khan provided the dialogue, emphasizing emotional conflicts amid dramatic sequences typical of the era's entertainers.[3][2] Pre-production unfolded around 1992–1993, with casting focused on emerging talents to keep costs manageable for a low-to-mid-budget film estimated in the range of independent Bollywood ventures at the time.[2] Key casting announcements highlighted Ayub Khan in his early lead role as Salim, a character navigating urban hardships, and Farheen, a model-turned-actress often compared to Madhuri Dixit, as the female protagonist.[3][8] These selections underscored Kumar's vision for fresh faces to portray relatable stories of ambition and romance in a changing India. Challenges during development included securing financing without big-banner backing, which Kumar addressed by leveraging his prior directorial experience and personal resources.[7] To complement the narrative's emotional depth, Ravindra Jain was brought on for the music composition.[3]Filming
Principal photography for Meri Aan commenced in 1993 and was primarily conducted at Filmistan Studios in Mumbai, with outdoor shoots in Mahabaleshwar, Ajmer, and Poona, focusing on urban and scenic environments to depict the film's narrative of career aspirations in Bombay, romance, and family drama.[1] The production spanned several months, utilizing real locations such as Mumbai's streets for scenes of urban life and dramatic confrontations. Sets were constructed for interior sequences involving romance and action, while sequences featuring fights with Sher Khan's gang were staged in appropriate urban settings to enhance the atmosphere.[1] Cinematography was led by Anil Kalekar, who employed a style suitable for 1990s Bollywood romantic dramas. Practical effects dominated the action choreography, typical of the era's productions, avoiding extensive visual effects due to budget constraints. The shoot faced logistical issues in coordinating scenes. These efforts contributed to the film's approximate 140-minute runtime, achieved through an efficient shooting schedule.[3][2]Soundtrack
Composition
The soundtrack of Meri Aan was composed and lyrics written by Ravindra Jain, a prominent Bollywood music director renowned for his melodic scores that integrated folk traditions from various Indian regions with contemporary romantic elements.[9][10][11] Jain's approach emphasized emotional depth through simple yet evocative melodies, often drawing from Hindustani classical ragas and bhajans to create a spiritual undertone suitable for the film's dramatic narrative.[12][13] The songs were recorded in Mumbai studios during 1993, featuring live orchestration typical of the era's Bollywood productions, with Jain actively participating by singing cues to guide vocalists and musicians for precise emotional delivery.[14][11] This hands-on method allowed for a blend of acoustic instruments like violins and flutes in romantic tracks, alongside rhythmic percussion for action sequences, reflecting Jain's signature style of balancing tenderness with energy.[15] Vocalists included Kumar Sanu, whose soulful tenor led male romantic numbers; Asha Bhosle, Sadhana Sargam, and Sapna Mukherjee, providing emotive female harmonies in duets and solos; and Mohammed Aziz, delivering high-energy performances for upbeat tracks.[16][17] Their contributions enhanced the soundtrack's 1990s pop-romance vibe, infused with Jain's folk-devotional influences to underscore the film's themes of love and conflict.[18] The six songs were integrated to synchronize with key plot moments, such as romantic interludes visualized through duets like "Is Nazar Ne Kabhi" and climactic action highlighted by energetic numbers like "Sanju Hai Naam Mera," amplifying the on-screen drama without overpowering the narrative.[19][20]Track listing
The soundtrack of Meri Aan consists of six songs.[21]| Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bewafa Ajnabee | Asha Bhosle, Kumar Sanu | 3:58 |
| Is Nazar Ne Kabhi | Kumar Sanu | 7:14 |
| Mashooqa Mashooqa | Mohammed Aziz | 5:19 |
| Naina Milaye | Sapna Mukherjee | 3:59 |
| Sanju Hai Naam Mera | Mohammed Aziz, Sadhana Sargam | 8:12 |
| Woh Vada Hi Kya | Kumar Sanu, Sadhana Sargam | 5:04 |