Kismat(1995)
Kismat is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The film stars Govinda as Ajay and Mamta Kulkarni as Madhu, with Rakhee Gulzar, Kabir Bedi, and Suresh Oberoi in pivotal roles. The story follows Ajay, a police officer who unknowingly works for his biological father, a ruthless criminal named Rajan. Set in Mumbai, the narrative explores themes of identity, family loyalty, and the conflict between fate and personal choice. The film was produced by Satish Kaushik and features music composed by Anand–Milind. Kismat was released on June 16, 1995, and is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Guddu Dhanoa
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Ajay is a young police officer raised by an honest adoptive father. He unknowingly starts working for Rajan, a powerful crime boss. Ajay does not know that Rajan is his real father. When the truth comes out, Ajay must choose between his criminal bloodline and the family that raised him with love.
“Can you escape the destiny written in your blood?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kismat
Cast reunions in this film: Raakhee & Rakhee Gulzar (15 films together), Govinda & Asrani (11 films together), Govinda & Vikas Anand (8 films together), Asrani & Suresh Oberoi (8 films together), A.K. Hangal & Rakhee Gulzar (8 films together), and Asrani & Vikas Anand (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kismat' means 'fate' in Hindi, reflecting the story's theme of destiny and coincidence.
- This was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a negative role as the antagonist Rajan.
- The movie was a remake of the 1993 Telugu film 'Allari Priyudu', which also starred Mithun Chakraborty in the same role.
- Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who played Geeta, was a former Miss India and a popular star in the 1990s.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included the hit song 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di'.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film performed averagely at the box office upon its release.
- Director Harmesh Malhotra was known for family dramas, and this film blended his style with action elements.