Janbaaz
Janbaaz (lit. 'Daredevil') is a 1986 Indian action drama film, produced and directed by Feroz Khan, which became popular for its portrayal of drug addiction and Anil Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia's steamy sex scene.[1] Sridevi featured in the song "Har kisiko nahi milta yahan pyaar zindagi mein" which became an instant chart-topping hit.[2][3][4][5] The movie is greatly inspired by the Gregory Peck and Joseph Cotten starrer Hollywood movie Duel in the Sun (1946).
Janbaaz | |
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Directed by | Feroz Khan |
Produced by | Feroz Khan |
Written by | K. K. Shukla |
Starring | Feroz Khan Anil Kapoor Dimple Kapadia Sridevi Shakti Kapoor |
Music by | Kalyanji Anandji |
Edited by | Feroz Khan |
Release date |
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Running time | 175 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
The film was a box office success. Dimple Kapadia's performance was much appreciated and is considered to be one of her best.[6] Her sizzling chemistry and love making scene in the barn with co-star Anil Kapoor; is considered to be one of the boldest in the history of cinema and was one of the major highlights of the film.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Plot
Rana Vikram Singh lives in a huge farmhouse with his wife, Laxmi and two sons: Rajesh (Feroz Khan), a police officer and Amar (Anil Kapoor), a fun-loving playboy. Amar's entry begins with him playing a round of loaded Russian Roulette which he wins and proclaims himself jaanbaaz.
Rajesh has gone through a traumatic experience of losing his love Seema (Sridevi), when she succumbed to drug addiction. He vows to fight the drug menace. An underworld kingpin Raja (Shakti Kapoor) murders Rana's old friend. Reshma (Dimple Kapadia), his friend's daughter, takes shelter in Rana's house. Rajesh is on the drug trail. Reshma's father lost a huge bet (by being tricked) to Raja after which Raja killed him in a fake accident.
When Reshma goes to live with them, Amar makes out with her in a horse stable. After savoring Reshma, Amar refuses to marry her. When Rana comes to know of Amar's relationship with Reshma, he warns him that Reshma is not suitable for their family. Reshma is heartbroken but continues to move on with her life. Amar maintains an interest and is jealous to see Reshma in the company of Vikas, an employee at the farmhouse. A fight ensues between Vikas and Amar, and Vikas is killed. Amar is now on the run, and Rajesh has been assigned the task of apprehending him.
Cast
- Feroz Khan as Rajesh
- Anil Kapoor as Amar Singh
- Amrish Puri as Rana Vikram Singh
- Sushma Seth as Laxmi Singh
- Dimple Kapadia as Reshma
- Sridevi as Seema
- Shakti Kapoor as Raja
- Raza Murad as Teja
- Puneet Issar as Rocky
- Dalip Tahil as Vikas
- Rekha as an item number in song "Pyar Do Pyar Lo"
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. The song "Har Kisi Ko" was later re-worked by Chirantan Bhatt for Boss (2013). The song "Pyaar Do Pyar Lo was recreated twice for Thank You (2011 film) and Marjaavaan, which the song is renamed as Ek To Kum Zindagani.
# | Title | Singer(s) |
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1 | "Allah-O-Akbar" | Mahesh Gadhvi and Raju |
2 | "Give Me Love" | Miriam Stockley |
3 | "Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta" (Female) | Sadhana Sargam |
4 | "Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta" (Male) | Manhar Udhas |
5 | "Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta" (Duet) | Manhar Udhas, Sadhana Sargam |
6 | "Jab Jab Teri" | Mahesh Gadhvi and Sapna Mukherjee |
7 | "Janbaaz" | Mahesh Gadhvi and Nitu |
8 | "Pyar Do Pyar Lo" | Sapna Mukherjee |
9 | "Tera Saath Hai Kitna" | Kishore Kumar and Sapna Mukherjee |
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