"Kartavya" is a Bollywood movie released in 1979. It was directed by Mohan Sehgal and starred Dharmendra, Rekha, Vinod Mehra, and Aruna Irani in lead roles.
The movie is a family drama that revolves around the relationship between a father and his son. Dharmendra plays the role of Arjun, a dutiful son who is always ready to do his "kartavya" (duty) towards his family and society. Rekha plays the role of Geeta, Arjun's love interest.
The story takes a turn when Arjun's father, a police officer, dies while on duty. Arjun is devastated by the loss and decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a police officer himself. However, he soon realizes that the police force is riddled with corruption, and he must choose between his duty towards his job and his duty towards his conscience.
The movie was well-received by audiences and critics alike and is considered a classic of its time. The music of the film, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was also a hit, with songs like "Hamein Aur Jeene Ki" and "Main Solah Baras Ki" still popular today.
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