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FAKIRA

Offset on Paper

Circa

1976

Size (cms)

76.2 X 101

Artist

Diwakar Karkare

Diwakar Karkare was a highly revered poster designer in Bollywood, regarded as one of the greatest in the field. An alumnus of the J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, his creative vision and masterful craftsmanship brought over 1,000 posters to life, including iconic designs for Waqt (1965), Don (1975), Sholay (1975), Silsila (1981), and Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). His career began with the poster for Bimal Roy’s Benazir (1964), and he stepped away from the industry after working on K. Vishwanath’s Eeshwar (1989).

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Publisher

Prithvi Pictures Production

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Fakira (1976) is a Hindi-language action film directed by C.P. Dixit and produced by N.N. Sippy, featuring Shashi Kapoor as Vijay (Fakira) and Danny Denzongpa as Ajay. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Asrani, and Aruna Irani in key roles, with music composed by Ravindra Jain.

The story follows two brothers who are tragically separated as children after a fire kills their parents. Vijay grows up to become Fakira, a fearless outlaw who steals from the wealthy to aid the poor, while Ajay becomes a dedicated police officer, unaware of his lost brother’s identity. As Fakira continues his daring robberies, Ajay is assigned to capture him, leading to a thrilling game of pursuit between the two. Unbeknownst to them, they are on a collision course with their own fate. As the truth unfolds, the brothers are forced to face a greater criminal conspiracy that threatens them both. The film builds up to an intense climax where their brotherly bond is tested amid action, suspense, and revelations.

The movie’s soundtrack became widely popular, featuring hit songs like "Tota Maina Ki Kahani," "Fakira Chal Chala Chal," and "Dil Mein Tujhe Bithake." With its gripping narrative, dynamic action sequences, and emotional depth, Fakira was a major commercial success and remains a memorable film of the 1970s.

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