Gangster(1994)
Gangster is a 1994 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Dev Anand. The cast includes Dev Anand as Father Pereira, Mamta Kulkarni as Pooja, Manu Gargi as Rahul, and Ajit Khan as Chandulal Seth. The story follows a village priest who witnesses a rape and murder committed by a wealthy landowner. The priest is framed for the crime and sentenced to prison. After his release, he forms a gang of former inmates to seek revenge. The film explores themes of justice, faith, and corruption. Its soundtrack was composed by Jatin-Lalit with lyrics by M. G. Hashmat. The movie received mixed reviews upon release but has gained a cult following for Dev Anand's dual role as actor and director. It was released in theaters in 1994.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Dev Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A kind priest witnesses a rich man commit a brutal murder. The rich man frames the priest, sending him to prison. Inside jail, the priest befriends criminals and learns their ways. After release, he forms a gang to take down the man who destroyed his life.
“A priest becomes a criminal for justice”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gangster
Cast reunions in this film: Kangana Ranaut & Emraan Hashmi (3 films together), and Kangana Ranaut & Shiney Ahuja (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was Dev Anand's first film as a director after a gap of 13 years, his previous directorial venture being 'Lootmaar' in 1980.
- The film's climax was shot in the famous jewelry district of Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai, adding to its authentic setting.
- Actor Rishi Kapoor made a special appearance in a song sequence, which was a promotional highlight for the movie.
- Despite its action-thriller plot, the film includes a subplot and songs focusing on social issues like corruption and injustice.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, featured a mix of disco-style numbers and dramatic background scores.
- It was one of the few films where Dev Anand collaborated with actress Meenakshi Sheshadri, who played a key supporting role.
- The film's title was considered unconventional for its time, as it directly used the English word 'Gangster' in the Hindi context.