Sharaabi

Sharaabi

Year: 1984

Runtime: 180 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Prakash Mehra

DramaRomance

Vicky Kapoor, billionaire Amarnath’s only son, is a kind‑hearted alcoholic neglected by his cold father. Amarnath wants a rich marriage, but Vicky loves Meena, the blind man’s daughter. When Amarnath throws Vicky out and makes him sign waivers, he must survive on his own, aided by surrogate father Munshi Phoolchand (Om Prakash) and the supportive Jaya Pradha.

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Timeline & Setting – Sharaabi (1984)

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Main Characters – Sharaabi (1984)

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Vicky Kapoor (Amitabh Bachchan)

Vicky is the son of a wealthy industrialist who grows up feeling ignored by his father. He becomes an alcoholic in response to neglect, yet retains a big heart and a willingness to help the poor. Over the course of the story he quits alcohol and uses his wealth to aid those in need, culminating in founding a housing complex for the homeless. His bond with Meena and his sense of responsibility drive much of the film’s action.

🎭 Hero 🍸 Alcoholic ❤️ Redemption

Meena (Jaya Prada)

Meena is a professional dancer and the daughter of a poor, blind father. She captures Vicky's heart and faces pressure from Natwar and Govardhandas who want to control her. She endures manipulation and danger but is ultimately safeguarded through Anwar's intervention and Vicky's protection.

💃 Dancer 💖 Love Interest 🌆 Poverty Background

Munshi Phoolchand

A loyal caretaker and father figure to Vicky and a long-time ally of Amarnath. His affection and guidance help shape Vicky’s better nature. He dies in an accident while on the way to work, becoming a catalyst for the film’s turning points.

🎭 Supporting Character 🛡️ Guardian

Ammarnath Kapoor

Vicky's wealthy father, an industrialist who initially neglects his son and doubts his choices. His arrogance and business priorities create a rift, but his perspective shifts as the consequences of his actions unfold. He eventually confronts his faults and seeks reconciliation with his son and Meena's family.

👔 Businessman 🏠 Father

Anwar

Anwar is an orphan who grows into a police inspector and reveals that Vicky was the secret mentor who aided his upbringing. He embodies loyalty and gratitude and helps rescue Meena and support Vicky in difficult times.

🕊️ Benefactor 🕵️ Inspector-to-be

Natwar

Natwar is Meena's greedy agent who schemes to separate Vicky from Meena and frames him for wrongdoing. He kidnaps Meena and manipulates circumstances to gain control. His avarice leads to conflict and his eventual arrest.

🤑 Greedy Agent 🪪 Villain

Govardhandas

Govardhandas is a powerful business partner who pressures marriage arrangements for his daughter with Vicky and colludes with Natwar to undermine him. He embodies the corrupting influence of wealth and is confronted during the conflict.

💼 Business Magnate 🧭 Antagonist

Abdul

Abdul is a butcher who was helped by Vicky earlier. When his son goes missing, Natwar manipulates the situation by alleging Meena's killer, and Abdul becomes entangled in the chaos. He plays a key role in exposing Natwar's ruse.

🧑‍🍳 Butcher 🤝 Beneficiary

Meena's Blind Father

Meena's father is a poor, blind man who embodies innocence and resilience. He is the moral center of Meena's world, and his challenges highlight the social hardships faced by the family.

👁️ Blind Father 🧡 Caring Dad

Father of the prospective bride

The father of the bride Govardhandas is eager for political and financial gain, setting up a match with Vicky to advance his own interests. His role reflects the marriage market pressures in the film's world.

👔 Father 🤝 Matchmaker

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Major Themes – Sharaabi (1984)

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🕊️ Redemption

Vicky begins as a neglected son who drinks away his sorrow. He embraces compassion for the poor, quits drinking, and uses his wealth to aid those in need. His transformation culminates in actions that improve the lives of orphans and the vulnerable. The ending shows a housing complex for the homeless named in honor of his loyal caretaker.

🏙️ Class Struggle

The narrative contrasts wealth with poverty, showing how Natwar and Govardhandas exploit greed to control others. Meena and her blind father suffer under societal indifference while Vicky's generosity inspires a broader communal response. The film critiques social hierarchy by highlighting solidarity between the rich who choose to help and the poor who support them. It ultimately uses these tensions to argue for dignity and access to basic needs.

❤️ Family & Forgiveness

Amarnath's initial neglect gives way to remorse and a desire to reconnect with his son. Meena's courage and the communal support soften his stance, allowing acceptance into the family. The story emphasizes reconciliation through shared hardship and the renewal of trust. The final gesture of opening housing for the needy signifies forgiveness translating into concrete family values.

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