Zinda(2006)
Zinda (English: Alive) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, John Abraham, and Lara Dutta in lead roles. The story follows Bala, a man kidnapped and imprisoned in a room for 14 years, who escapes and seeks revenge on his captor. The film is a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Oldboy. It is notable for its violent tone and absence of song-and-dance sequences, which is rare for a Bollywood film. Zinda received mixed reviews but was praised for its performances and action sequences. The film was released in theatres on 13 January 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Ultra Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Sanjay Gupta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Bala is a happy man living in Goa with his wife. One day, he is kidnapped and locked in a small room. He remains there for 14 years with no idea who took him or why. After escaping, he sets out to find the man who stole his life and take revenge.
“14 years locked. One chance to break free.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Zinda
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Dutt & Mahesh Manjrekar (14 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Sanjay Gupta (7 films together), Sanjay Gupta & Mahesh Manjrekar (6 films together), Raj Zutshi & John Abraham (3 films together), John Abraham & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together), and John Abraham & Sanjay Gupta (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the Korean movie 'Oldboy', which itself was based on a Japanese manga.
- Sanjay Gupta shot the film in just 45 days, using a fast-paced schedule to keep the thriller's energy high.
- John Abraham performed many of his own stunts, including fight scenes, without a body double.
- The movie's title 'Zinda' means 'alive' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's survival after years of captivity.
- It was one of the early Bollywood films to directly adapt an East Asian thriller, sparking discussion about remakes.
- The claustrophobic prison set was built in a Mumbai studio to create a realistic, confined atmosphere.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film gained a cult following for its dark tone and violent action sequences.