Another title role for Sridevi: Banjaran

The surprise success of the 90s, Banjaran.

Released during Diwali 1991 (November 8, 1991 to be exact), the film opened to packed houses as the song and dance extravaganza was just right for the time and period. 

#TBH there are mixed reports about the success of the film floating around on the internet. Did the combination of Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and producer/director Harmesh Malhotra (famed for the 80s smash Nagina), recreate the same magic at the box-office? No. But was it a hit? Yes. Well... maybe. It certainly broke even as it wasn't an expensive film. There's no accurate accounting for Indian Box Office currently or back then. Only the producer who shelled out the money and waited for returns knows for sure if it did or didn't do well... 

The songs have millions - near billion - views on YouTube and the numbers are constantly escalating - clearly it has a fan base that has repeat viewing.  

Personally, not a fan of the film. Its a long yawn and yarn. The songs are waaaaaaay too loud, there's a lot of sparkle and sizzle in the many, many dance routines and the costumes are as blingy-as Bollwood can be...  

Sridevi's her usual competent self - but is this a star vehicle worthy of her calibre? Hmm. I dunno. 

But for fans, its worth a view. 

31 years of Banjaran. 

We have a massive gallery of Banjaran images and features here.