Mera Gaon Mera Desh

Mera Gaon Mera Desh is a Bollywood movie that was released in 1971. The movie was directed by Raj Khosla and starred Dharmendra, Asha Parekh, and Vinod Khanna in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

The movie tells the story of a young man named Ajit, played by Dharmendra, who is a petty thief. He is arrested by the police and sentenced to a few years in prison. After serving his sentence, he returns to his village only to find that it is being terrorized by a local gang led by Thakur Jaswant Singh, played by Vinod Khanna. The gang is extorting money from the poor villagers and committing various crimes.

Ajit decides to take on Thakur and his gang and becomes a hero to the villagers. He falls in love with Anju, played by Asha Parekh, who is also fighting for the rights of the villagers. Together, they work to rid the village of Thakur and his gang.

The film was known for its action scenes, especially the climax fight sequence between Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna. The movie's songs, especially "Apni Prem Kahaniyan" and "Sona Lai Ja Re," were also quite popular and are still remembered by music lovers today.

Overall, Mera Gaon Mera Desh was a commercial success and is considered a classic of Indian cinema. It was praised for its portrayal of the struggles of rural India and its emphasis on the importance of standing up for one's rights.