Maseeha(2002)
Maseeha is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Partho Ghosh. The film stars Suniel Shetty, Namrata Shirodkar, Inder Kumar, and Mukesh Rishi. Set in the fictional town of Shantinagar, the story follows Krishna, a young man who becomes a victim of the local criminal Surajbhan. Surajbhan controls the town with the help of corrupt police officers. Krishna vows to end Surajbhan's reign of terror and bring justice to the oppressed people. The film features a soundtrack composed by Anand Raaj Anand. Maseeha received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticised its derivative plot and lack of originality. The film was released in December 2002.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Partho Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Krishna lives in Shantinagar, a town ruled by the cruel Surajbhan. Surajbhan has the police on his side and terrorises everyone. After suffering personally at Surajbhan's hands, Krishna makes a vow. He will end Surajbhan's illegal activities and free the town. But one man against a whole corrupt system is a dangerous fight.
“One man against a system of evil.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maseeha' means 'messiah' or 'saviour' in Urdu, directly reflecting the hero's role.
- Director Partho Ghosh was known for thrillers, but this film leaned more into a dramatic revenge story.
- Sunil Shetty performed his own action stunts in the film, as he often did in his action-hero roles.
- The movie was shot quickly on a modest budget, typical for many early 2000s mid-range Bollywood films.
- It was one of several films released around that time where Mukesh Rishi played a powerful villain.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand Raj Anand, who was popular for upbeat numbers, but here the music had a more dramatic tone.
- Despite a cast of known actors, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.