This review is written by Mr Arunkumar Deshmukh
SHERA DAKU-1966 was a typical Sheikh Mukhtar film, which had either a suffix or a prefix of Daku, Dada or Ustad. His personality was such that he fitted easily into these roles very convincingly.
The film was directed by Radhakant and the music was by Ganesh. That this excellent violinist and an expert of rhythm, who had 15 films on hand before any film release with his music as a composer did not get his dues as much as he should have got.
Sher Singh(Sheikh Mukhtar) is a peace loving family man living happily with his wife( Kanchanmala) and a sweet daughter.One day the town kotwal Nihal Singh(Amar) tries to rape his wife in his absence and to save herself from this she commits suicide. Sher singh is so enraged that he kills Nihal Singh and runs away with his daughter,as a Baaghi,becoming a dreaded dacoit Shera Daku.
The village Chief selects a strong young man Ajit(Randhawa) to capture Shera daku. In his persuit, Ajit meets Meena(Nishi) and they fall in love. After few songs, dances and meetings, Meena takes him to her father. Now Ajit learns that her father is Daku Shera, and Shera learns that Ajit is Nihal singh’s son. After this revelation, Meena refuses to marry a man who has come to capture her father.
Ajit returns and collects proof that Shera had killed Nihal Singh in a rage. He urges Shera Daku to surrender to police,for the sake of redemption of his sins and for the happiness of his daughter,Meena. Shera finally surrenders and is sentenced to 3 years’ jail. After he comes out, Ajit and Meena get married happily with his blessings.
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