# Jyoti Bane Jwala

Jyoti Bane Jwala (transl. A flame becomes a conflagration) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, and produced by Prasan Kapoor. It stars Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Waheeda Rehman, Moushumi Chatterjee, Sarika in the pivotal roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Katakatala Rudrayya. It was a commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

## Plot

Suraj & Malti are love birds. Just before their wedding, Suraj dies in an accident when Malti is pregnant. Hence, to protect his nobility, Malti's father, Charandas, shifts to a remote area. Soon after delivery, he throws the newborn in a dustbin and announces his death. However, Ram Singh, the allegiant of a deadly gangster Dharmdas, detects and adopts him. Ram Singh & his wife Parvati rear him as Jyoti, and then they have a baby girl, Aasha. Society constantly mocks Jyoti as a dustbin. As infuriated, he kills a person and flees.
Years roll by, and Jyoti becomes a notorious criminal; Jwala, unbeknownst, associates with Dharmdas. Malti is knitted with DSP O.P. Bakshi without revealing the actuality, and they are blessed with a son, Inspector Arjun Bakshi, appointed to apprehend Jwala. Besides, Aasha, a pickpocket, befriends another Anu and crushes Arjun, disclosing her identity. Once, Dharmdas assigns Jwala a task to abduct the child of a millionaire, but he cannot do so and surrenders to the police. In prison, Jwala meets Ram Singh, who knows Dharmdas has backstabbed and sentenced him on false allegations. Listening to it, Jwala flares up and plans an escape when Ram Singh dies. Jwala is injured in that attack when Anu rescues and Aasha identifies him as a long-lost brother.
After ceasing, Dharmdas Jwala tries to skip when he faces Malti, and she recognizes him. Just after, Jwala learns about Aasha's love affair. So, he announces his death, purports to be an honorable Kishore, and fixes her alliance. However, Malti identifies him as quiet. Jwala & Anu also love each other. Arjun unveils Jwala when he absconds with Anu. In the chase, Anu dies, which explodes Jwala and duels with Arjun. Terror-stricken Malti obstructs Jwala and divulges the facts. Thereupon, Jwala accuses Malti, which resulted in heavy destruction, and recollects Karna's life. Anyhow, Jwala succumbs to knowing that Aasha is pregnant. At last, Jwala returns Arjun to Malti until she dies out of remorse. Finally, the movie ends with Jwala getting behind bars again.

## Cast

* Jeetendra as Suraj/Jyoti/ Kishore/Jwala Singh
* Moushumi Chatterjee as Anu
* Vinod Mehra as Police Inspector Arjun Bakshi
* Waheeda Rehman as Malti
* Sarika as Asha
* Sanjeev Kumar (Special Appearance)
* Rekha as Courtesan (Special Appearance)
* Ashok Kumar as Dr. Bose
* Kader Khan as Dharamdas
* Satyendra Kapoor as Parvati's Husband
* Seema Deo as Parvati
* Shreeram Lagoo as S.P. Bakshi
* Iftekhar as Mr. Berde (Jailor)

## Soundtrack

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
| Song | Singer |
| Kisi Din Uth Gaya Jo Mera Haath, Balam Aisa Maarungi | Lata Mangeshkar, Jeetendra |
| Dil Dhadak Raha Hai, Iska Kya Sabab Hai, Pyar Ho Gaya Hai | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi |
| Main Jogan Hoon, Tu Jogi | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle |
| Tel Malish, Boot Polish | Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar |