Haathi Mere Saathi - Hindi Film 1971

Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) is an Indian Bollywood Drama Movie released on 1 May, 1971 (India). The movie was produced by Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Tehvar who also wrong the Story of the movie. Haathi Mere Saathi was directed by M.A. Thirumugam. Screenplay for the movie was written by famous writer’s duo Salim-Javed (Salim Khan anad Javed Akhtar) who collaborated for the very first time 

Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) got commercial success and became Blockbuster on Box Office by earning Rs. 16.35 Crores and also became the Highest Grossing Bollywood Movie of 1971 followed by Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Dushman, Maryada, Andaz, Caravan, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Amar Prem, Sharmilee and Mela.

Haathi Mera Saathi (1971) stars Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja in lead roles. David, Sujit Kumar, K.N. Singh, Madan puri, Abhi Bhattacharya and Jr. Mehmood played supporting roles in the movie.  Haathi Mere Saathi is considered among the 17 consecutive hits of Rajesh Khanna between the years 1969 to 1971.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed music for Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) and lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. Together they created some mesmerizing and unforgettable songs like Sun Ja Aa Thandi Hawa, Nafrat Ki Duniya, Duniya Me Rehna Hai To, Dilbar Jaani Chali Hawa Mastaani and Chal Chal Chal Mere Saathi.  

Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) Movie Plot:  Raju (Rajesh Khanna) is an orphan whose life was saved by an Elephant is now live with Four Elephants who are just like his friends. He loves them more than his own life.  After some hard work Raju manages to open a Private Zoo where all kind of wild animals are kept with love and treated like friends. 

Raju meets a young and beautiful rich girl Tanu (Tanuja) and some initial quarrel they fall in love and get married. But Raju’s love towards animals soon comes between their relationship and the same starts to be spoiled. 

Soon they are blessed with a son and since then Tanu becomes more protective from the animals as she thinks they can harm her child and when she misunderstands elephants love towards the child as threat Raju is given the option either to live with animals or with her and Raju decides to live with his animal friends. Tanu leaves Raju’s house and starts living with her father. When the Elephant(s) learn about Raju’s sadness they come up with a plan to reunite and reaches Tanu to bring her back. But unfortunately Tanu gets afraid of the Elephant and her father asks his friend to shoot the Elephant.