Benaam(2007)
Benaam is a 1974 Hindi-language crime thriller film directed and co-written by Narendra Bedi. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as a marketing director and Moushumi Chatterjee as his wife, with Prem Chopra as the antagonist. The story follows a wealthy man whose life unravels after he helps an accident victim, who turns out to be an honest journalist targeted by criminals. Shot on location at the real Glaxo offices in Mumbai, the film blends suspense with comic relief through characters like Shubha Kote and Tun Tun. It features a notable dance number by Helen and a climactic car chase in a green Ambassador. The film is remembered for its realistic corporate setting and Amitabh Bachchan's stylish performance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
Amitabh Bachchan plays a rich marketing director whose perfect life shatters when he helps a stranger hit by a car. The stranger is a journalist who was attacked for telling the truth. Now, powerful criminals led by Prem Chopra want to silence everyone involved. Amitabh must protect his family and fight back before it is too late.
“One good deed can destroy your life”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Benaam
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay Devgan & Mukesh Tiwari (9 films together), Ajay Devgan & Anees Bazmee (5 films together), Sameera Reddy & Bhoomika Chawla (3 films together), and Sameera Reddy & Ajay Devgan (2 films together).