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　　What is the significance of the line “Mere paas maa hai” in Deewaar? The line “Mere paas maa hai” (“I have our mother”) is spoken by Ravi in a memorable cinematic vignette in which he emphasizes having the support of the brothers’ mother, which contrasts with Vijay’s material wealth.

　　What themes does Deewaar explore? Deewaar explores themes of morality, corruption, socioeconomic challenges, and the rise of organized crime in 1970s India.

　　Deewaar, 1975Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan in the Bollywood film Deewaar (“Wall”).© Dinodia Photos/Alamy Deewaar, Bollywood film, released in 1975, that is considered to be a masterpiece in Indian cinema. It was directed by Yash Chopra, written by Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan (Salim-Javed), and starred Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor. Deewaar is remarkable for its social commentary and evocative storytelling, and several scenes and dialogues from the film have become deeply entwined with Indian popular culture. Superstar Rajesh Khanna was producer Gulshan Rai’s choice to play the part of Vijay, but writing team Salim-Javed insisted on Amitabh Bachchan. Deewaar chronicles ...(100 of 635 words)

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