Akhiyon Se Goli Maare(2002)
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The film stars Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, and Johny Lever. The story follows Raj Oberoi, a wealthy young man who pretends to be a gangster to win the approval of his lover's father, Topichand Bhangare, who runs a criminal antique store. The father wants his daughter Kiran to marry a real gangster. The film is a slapstick comedy with loud performances and comic situations. It was completed in 1998 but delayed for four years before its theatrical release on August 2, 2002. The film received mixed reviews but has a cult following among Govinda fans.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Raj Oberoi loves Kiran Bhangare, but her father Topichand only wants a gangster for a son-in-law. To win Kiran's hand, Raj pretends to be a dangerous criminal named Bhopadiya Dada. His act fools everyone until the real gangster Shakti Dada escapes prison to stop the wedding.
“Love is the biggest crime”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), and Kader Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a popular Govinda song from the 1995 film 'Coolie No. 1'.
- This was one of the last films featuring veteran actor Kader Khan before he reduced his work due to health issues.
- Director Harmesh Malhotra was known for family dramas, making this over-the-top comedy a rare genre shift for him.
- The movie underperformed at the box office, releasing during a crowded period with bigger star vehicles.
- Johnny Lever's character name, Subramaniam, is a common South Indian name, playing on regional stereotypes for comedy.
- The film's plot of pretending to be a gangster mirrors a common trope in 1990s Hindi comedies, especially those starring Govinda.
- Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan, who play opposing figures, were frequent collaborators in comic and villainous roles throughout the 1990s.