Farz(2001)
Farz is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Raj Kanwar. The film stars Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Jackie Shroff, Om Puri, Dara Singh, and Mukesh Tiwari. The story follows DCP Karan Singh, a fearless police officer who battles the criminal Gawa Firozi while navigating a strained relationship with his father-in-law, ACP Arjun Singh. The film was shot in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, and was made on a budget of $3 million. It was a commercial superhit, earning ₹19.92 crore net in India, and is noted for its high-octane action sequences and emotional family drama. The film was released on 12 January 2001.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi movies and tv, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Raj Kanwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A young police officer, Karan Singh, joins the Mumbai crime branch after his senior is killed by a criminal. He falls in love with his colleague's daughter, but his reckless methods create conflict. When the criminal escapes and frames him for murder, Karan must clear his name and save his family.
“Duty calls. Revenge answers.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Farz
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Om Puri (9 films together), Preity Zinta & Sunny Deol (6 films together), Om Puri & Sunny Deol (6 films together), Om Puri & Farida Jalal (6 films together), Jackie Shroff & Sunny Deol (5 films together), and Sunny Deol & Farida Jalal (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' but was changed to 'Farz' to avoid confusion with an earlier Akshay Kumar film.
- Bobby Deol performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous car chase sequence on a narrow mountain road.
- The song 'Dekho Zara Dekho' was shot in Australia and features a cameo by Australian cricketer Brett Lee.
- Director Raj Kanwar had previously worked with Bobby Deol on 'Barsaat', which was also a major box office success.
- The film's climax was inspired by Hollywood action films, particularly noted for its high-octane helicopter sequence.
- Despite mixed reviews, 'Farz' was a commercial success and helped cement Bobby Deol's status as an action star.
- The movie marked one of the early film appearances of child actress Hansika Motwani, who played Bobby Deol's younger sister.