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Tezaab(2005)

Hindi170 minstheatrical

Tezaab is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic action drama film directed, produced, and co-written by N. Chandra. It stars Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles, with supporting performances by Anupam Kher, Chunky Panday, and Kiran Kumar. The story follows Mahesh Deshmukh, who becomes a fugitive named Munna after killing his sister's attacker, and his love for Mohini, a dancer trapped by her abusive father's debt to a gangster. The film was a major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1988 and running for over 50 weeks in theatres. It is notable for launching Madhuri Dixit to stardom and winning Anil Kapoor his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film was released on 11 November 1988.

Filmed In:Mumbai, Nashik
Occasion:Diwali 1988
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2005
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 50m
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Storyline

After his parents are murdered in a bank robbery, Mahesh Deshmukh moves to Bombay with his sister. He falls in love with Mohini, a dancer forced by her father to pay off a debt to a dangerous gangster. When he kills the gangster's brother in self-defense, Mahesh becomes a fugitive named Munna. Now he must protect his love and seek justice without losing himself.

Love burns like acid.

Film Details

170Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionDiwali 1988
Filmed InMumbai, Nashik

Cast & Crew

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