Aankhen (1993 film)

Aankhen (English: The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double role and Chunky Pandey. It is a remake of the hit Kannada movie Kittu Puttu, starring Vishnuvardhan which is copied from hit Hindi movie Do Phool, starring Vinod Mehra and Mehmood, released in 1973. It was also remade into Telugu in 1995, starring Venkatesh and Ali.

Synopsis

Hasmukh Rai (Kader Khan) has a problem. As a matter of fact, two problems in the form of his two sons: Munnu (Chunky Pandey) and Bunnu (Govinda Ahuja). The duo are notorious slackers, always up to no good, and involved in elaborate practical jokes. It comes to Hasmukh's attention that both his sons have been lying to him about their college grades - both in studies and sports - and have not been attending school for the last three years. As a result, both are kicked out of college, and ultimately, their home. Later, one of their practical jokes gets out of hand, and Bunnu disappears, presumed dead. At the same time, Munnu gets involved with a conspiracy of killing his own brother, Bunnu. Meanwhile, from a small Indian village, Bunnu's identical cousin, Gauri Shankar, arrives in town. He is mistaken for Bunnu which leads to a hilarious misunderstandings and constant uproar, ensuring laughs all night long.

Reception

The movie was 1993's biggest Bollywood hit.

The movie was responsible for jump-starting, or reenergizing, the careers of a few actors. Govinda, for example, struggling at the time...
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