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| Kroadh | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shashilal K. Nair |
| Screenplay by | Vikas Anand |
| Dialogues by | Lalit Mahajan |
| Story by | Vikas Anand |
| Produced by | Pappu Verma |
| Starring | Sunny Deol Sanjay Dutt Amrita Singh Sonam Yashwant Dutt |
| Cinematography | Damodar Naidu |
| Edited by | Hussain A. Burmawala |
| Music by | Laxmikant–Pyarelal |
Production company | Verma Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Kroadh (lit. 'Fury') is a 1990 Indian Bollywood action film directed by Shashilal K. Nair.[1] It stars Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Singh and Sonam in pivotal roles.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]The story begins with the two brothers living a peaceful life with their policeman father, Inspector Vikram Shukla, and their mother. Their lives are shattered when a notorious criminal named Dharamdas, who is known for kidnapping and assaulting young girls, brutally murders their mother. Their father, Inspector Vikram, arrests Dharamdas, but the witness turns hostile, leading to Dharamdas being set free. The situation escalates, and their father ends up in prison for killing his own brother who was an advocate for the criminals. With their father wrongly imprisoned and their mother dead, the orphaned boys are raised by a kind neighbour.
Ajay, is the elder brother. He is a man driven by a deep sense of justice and a simmering kroadh (fury) against the man who destroyed his family but at the same time he is often the voice of reason, trying to solve problems through logic. The younger brother, Vijay, also carries the same burning anger (kroadh) for vengeance inside him but is more impulsive and prone to take to crime for this purpose.
As they grow up, both Ajay and Vijay are determined to avenge their mother's death, but they only know their killer's name, Dharamdas. This quest for revenge leads them to the underworld of Mumbai, where they become entangled in a conflict between two rival gangs. A major turning point comes when Ajay is arrested and wrongly convicted of murder. Then, one day Vijay comes to meet Ajay in jail, and Ajay tells him to take the path of crime for searching Dharamdas, which Vijay does and soon becomes an underworld criminal.
Meanwhile in jail, Ajay is reunited with his long-lost father, Inspector Vikram Shukla, who is also imprisoned. This period in jail transforms Ajay. He reflects on his life and, with the help of a kind jailor, dedicates himself to reforming and choosing a different path. Upon his release, Ajay's path diverges completely from his brother's. He becomes a police officer, committed. This creates a central conflict in the film: a clash of ideologies between the two brothers, with Ajay now a police officer trying to uphold the law and Vijay a criminal kingpin. Even though, the brothers are now on opposite sides of the law, their ultimate goal — to find Dharamdas — remains the same.
The climax sees the brothers finally discover the true identity of Dharamdas, who has been operating under a different name. Unable to achieve justice through the police system, a frustrated Ajay finally leaves the police force and takes the law into his own hands. The story culminates in a powerful and tragic showdown. Ajay and Vijay finally unite. The brothers confront their nemesis together, but in the ensuing fight, Vijay gets shot by the police.
In a final act of vengeance and brotherhood, Ajay overpowers Dharamdas and douses him with gasoline. He, then, asks mortally wounded Vijay to light a match and set Dharamdas ablaze. Vijay does so and the brothers finally avenge their mother's death. Vijay dies in his brother's arms, leaving a heartbroken Ajay to face the consequences, with a police officer arriving on the scene holding handcuffs, signifying the tragic conclusion of their story.
Cast
[edit]- Sunny Deol as Ajay Shukla
- Sanjay Dutt as Vijay Shukla
- Amrita Singh as Matki, Ajay’s girlfriend.
- Sonam as Sonu, Vijay’s girlfriend.
- Anupam Kher as Inspector Vikram Shukla, Ajay and Vijay’s father.
- Paresh Rawal as Awasthi
- Yashwant Dutt as Dharamdas Kumar
- Jagdeep as Mastram
- Rohini Hattangadi as Mrs. Shukla, Ajay and Vijay’s mother.
- Pallavi Joshi as Salma Khan
- Anang Desai as Jailor Aslam Khan
- Vikram Gokhale as Police Commissioner
- Amitabh Bachchan as himself
- Bharat Kapoor as Jailor
- Deepak Tijori as Kumar's henchman
- Jack Gaud as Sikander
Music and soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal and the lyrics of the songs were penned by Anjaan.
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Na Fankaar Tujhsa" | Mohammed Aziz |
| "Tera Bhagwan Rakhwala" | Mohammed Aziz |
| "Pehli Bar Tere Mandir Mein" | Mohammed Aziz |
| "Bombay Bombay Bombay Bombay Bombay" | Mohammed Aziz, Amit Kumar |
References
[edit]- ^ "KroadhU". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Kroadh Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Kroadh (1990) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
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Background
Development
The story for Kroadh was conceived by writer Rajeev Kaul as an action drama focused on themes of vengeance and brotherhood, drawing from the classic Bollywood trope of familial bonds tested by crime and retribution.[4] The screenplay was developed by Vikas Anand, who structured the narrative around the dual-lead dynamics of the two protagonists, highlighting their contrasting paths in pursuit of justice.[4] Director Shashilal K. Nair joined the project to helm the film, bringing his experience in action-oriented storytelling to craft a high-octane Bollywood thriller reminiscent of late 1980s masala entertainers with intense confrontations and emotional depth.[1] Producer Pappu Verma, operating under the banner of Verma Films Combine, oversaw the production, allocating a budget of approximately ₹2.45 crore to support the ambitious action sequences and star-driven appeal.[5] Development of Kroadh took place from the late 1980s into early 1990, culminating in its completion ahead of the March 1990 release, as the team refined the script to align with commercial Bollywood conventions of the era.[6]Pre-production
The pre-production phase of Kroadh involved finalizing the principal cast, with Sunny Deol cast in the lead role of Ajay Shukla and Sanjay Dutt as his brother Vijay Shukla, marking a notable pairing of two prominent action stars of the era.[1] Supporting roles were assigned to Amrita Singh as Matki, Ajay's girlfriend, and Sonam as Sonu, Vijay's girlfriend, completing the core ensemble for the film's narrative of familial revenge and crime.[7] The production team assembled key technical crew tailored to the film's high-octane action sequences, including cinematographer Damodar Naidu, whose expertise in capturing dynamic visuals suited the thriller elements, and art director R. Verman Shetty, responsible for designing sets that evoked 1990s Bollywood aesthetics of urban grit and dramatic confrontations.[7][8] Costume designer Leena Daru and choreographer P. L. Raj were also brought on board to handle wardrobe and action choreography, emphasizing the period's stylized action-hero looks and fight routines.[8] Location scouting focused on diverse Indian settings to portray the criminal underworld and law enforcement pursuits, with primary sites selected in Mumbai, Maharashtra, for urban crime scenes; Belgaon, Karnataka, including the Belgaon Jail for incarceration sequences; and Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, for rural and atmospheric exteriors.[9][8] These choices allowed for authentic depiction of the story's environments without extensive international travel, aligning with the film's modest production scale under Verma Films Combine.Synopsis and characters
Plot
The film opens with the tragic murder of the brothers' mother in retaliation for their father, a principled police inspector named Vikram Shukla (Anupam Kher), arresting the influential businessman Dharamdas (Yashwant Dutt) for child molestation.[10] The young Ajay (Sunny Deol) and Vijay (Sanjay Dutt) witness the crime but fail to see the killer's face, learning only his name, which ignites their lifelong quest for vengeance. Swearing to avenge their mother's death, the brothers relocate to Mumbai and immerse themselves in the criminal underworld, aligning with gangster Avasthi (Paresh Rawal) to track down Dharamdas, unaware that Avasthi's rival, Kumar, is the man they seek.[11] As the narrative progresses over its 163-minute runtime, the brothers' paths diverge sharply, fueling central conflicts rooted in their shared fury. Ajay, initially embracing a life of crime, is arrested during a confrontation at a Mohammed Rafi tribute concert and sentenced to death; in prison, he undergoes a profound transformation, reforming and joining the police force upon release to pursue justice legally.[2] Meanwhile, Vijay deepens his involvement in organized crime, rising through the ranks while grappling with moral dilemmas. This opposition creates intense tension when Ajay, now an officer, is tasked with arresting Vijay, forcing the brothers to confront their differing methods in the face of their unresolved vendetta. Action sequences, including brutal underworld skirmishes and high-stakes chases, punctuate the emotional beats of their fractured brotherhood.[10] Romantic subplots provide brief respite amid the escalating violence, highlighting the brothers' personal stakes. Ajay develops a relationship with his childhood sweetheart Matki (Amrita Singh), a supportive figure who urges him toward redemption, while Vijay falls for the club singer Sonu (Sonam), whose affection complicates his criminal loyalties. These entanglements underscore the human cost of their revenge-driven lives, with emotional dialogues and tender moments integrated into the film's pacing.[11] The climax builds to a explosive reunion and revelation, as Ajay and Vijay uncover Kumar's true identity as Dharamdas and unite against him in a fierce showdown. Betrayals involving Avasthi's underworld unravel, leading to a bloody resolution that tests the brothers' bond to its limits. In the end, vengeance is achieved, but at the price of profound loss, reaffirming themes of justice, fury, and familial loyalty through a cathartic, action-packed finale.[2]Cast
The principal cast of Kroadh is led by Sunny Deol as Ajay V. Shukla, the elder brother driven by vengeance who ultimately joins the police force to seek justice.[1] Sanjay Dutt portrays the younger brother, Vijay V. Shukla, who becomes entangled in the criminal underworld while pursuing his own path of retribution.[1] These dual leads embody classic 1990s Bollywood action archetypes: the righteous cop figure in Ajay and the brooding anti-hero navigating moral ambiguity in Vijay.[7] Amrita Singh plays Matki, Ajay's devoted girlfriend who offers crucial emotional support amid the brothers' turbulent lives.[1] Sonam appears as Sonu, Vijay's romantic interest, whose role adds a layer of heartfelt connection to his character's struggles.[1] In supporting roles, Anupam Kher depicts Inspector Vikram Shukla, the brothers' father and a principled police officer whose actions set the narrative in motion.[1] Paresh Rawal takes on the part of Avasthi, a key antagonistic figure involved in the central conflict.[1] The primary antagonist, responsible for the family's tragedy, is played by Yashwant Dutt in a menacing role that drives the story's tension.[1] Rohini Hattangadi portrays the brothers' mother, Shukla, providing a poignant familial anchor.[1] Notable cameos include Amitabh Bachchan appearing as himself in a special tribute song honoring the late singer Mohammed Rafi, adding star power to the musical sequence.[12] Other supporting performers, such as Jagdeep as Matki's maternal uncle Mastram and Vikram Gokhale as the police commissioner, contribute to the film's ensemble of authority figures and comic relief.[1]Music
Composition
The music for Kroadh was composed by the duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal, a prolific pair renowned for blending Indian classical elements with Western orchestration in their soundtracks, often employing grand arrangements to heighten emotional and dramatic impact.[13] Their work on the film included both songs and background score, characteristic of 1990s Bollywood action cinema where orchestral swells supported intense sequences.[14] The lyrics, penned by Anand Bakshi, a veteran collaborator with the duo, focused on evocative themes central to the narrative, such as familial bonds and retribution, delivered through accessible, folk-infused melodies.[15] The background score was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal.[15] Key collaborations included vocalists like Mohammed Aziz for energetic tracks, enhancing the score's alignment with the protagonists' rage-driven journey.[15]Track listing
The soundtrack of Kroadh includes four songs, all composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. These tracks are integral to the film's narrative, featuring picturizations involving the lead actors Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt, along with a special appearance by Amitabh Bachchan in one sequence.[16][17]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bombay Bombay | Amit Kumar, Mohammed Aziz | 6:30 |
| 2 | Pehli Baar Tere Mandir Mein | Mohammed Aziz | 6:22 |
| 3 | Na Fankaar Tujhsa | Mohammed Aziz | 6:23 |
| 4 | Tera Bhagwan Rakhwala | Mohammed Aziz | 6:43 |