Yakeen is a 1969Indian film directed by Brij Sadanah. The movie included stars like Dharmendra in a double role and Sharmila Tagore. They were ably supported by David, M. B. Shetty and others in the movie. Yakeen is an edge of the seat thriller with some great music by Shankar Jaikishen. Dharmendra in a double role was ravishing and both the roles suited him to the hilt. It can be said that he looked more handsome in this film and fans were in a dilemma to choose between the two characters. This late 1960s film was a flop. However, in 1969 Dharmendra had some other hits such as Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke. Director Brij Sadanah was a hot property in the late sixties and the early seventies with hits like Yeh Raat Phir Nahin Aayegi, Night in London, Victoria No. 203 and Chori Mera Kaam, before his untimely death. According to one source, the movie was a super hit at the box office reinforcing Dharmendra's star status in 1969. He is seen driving a 1930 red MG Sports convertible in the movie. Sharmila Tagore appeared in a very glamorous role in the movie, though her role in Aradhana was in stark contrast the same year.
Plot
Rajesh is a scientist. He is injured following instructions of Dr. Sharma in a secret experiment and granted leave. Rajesh lives with his dog, cook Bhola. He is in love with Rita. Rajesh goes to meet Rita and asks for her hand from her mother, who agrees. He finds his things spread on bed on returning to his hotel room. Shetty fools Bhola and takes pictures of Rajesh's house. Sharma calls him during his leave. He meets Sharma, but is surprised to know that Sharma did not call him. He and Sharma quarrel when he asks for leave to marry. Rajesh reaches office on being called by Sharma, but finds him murdered. Rajesh goes to call the police and returns with them to find the body missing. Intelligence chief Mr Roy and his assistant Mr. D'Mello ask Rajesh to take the murder blame of Sharma, so that miscreants after Sharma's research can be caught. Roy devises an escape plan for Rajesh, but it goes wrong and Rajesh is kidnapped by Shetty and taken to Mozambique. Rajesh is imprisoned and a look alike named Garson is sent to India. Garson is with blue eyes and a voice different from Rajesh's. Garson uses contact lenses and gets a throat operation to portray Rajesh's voice. His unconscious body is found in an Indian sea. Rita accepts him as Rajesh, although she has some misgivings after he touches the feet of another lady instead of Rita's mother. Rita is pregnant with Rajesh's baby. Garson is given a similar mole as Rajesh. Rajesh's dog and cook realize what has happened, so Garson kills them to avoid their exposing him. The authorities are also less trusting. The rest needs to be watched.
