Pukar(2000)
Pukar is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, and Om Puri. The story follows Major Jaidev Rajvansh, an army officer who captures a terrorist leader. His childhood friend Anjali is manipulated into stealing a classified military code, leading to the terrorist's escape and Jai's arrest for treason. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption against a backdrop of national security. It won two National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Kapoor and the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. The film was released on 4 February 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Ultra Play OTT, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Major Jaidev Rajvansh is a loyal army officer. He captures a dangerous terrorist. But his childhood friend Anjali is tricked into betraying him. She steals a secret code that helps the terrorist escape. Jai is framed for treason. He must clear his name and stop a deadly bombing.
“A hero's best friend becomes his worst enemy.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pukar
Cast reunions in this film: Madhuri Dixit & Anil Kapoor (16 films together), Om Puri & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (11 films together), Santosh Sivan & A. R. Rahman (8 films together), Om Puri & Farida Jalal (6 films together), Anil Kapoor & Farida Jalal (6 films together), and Farida Jalal & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, which is one of India's largest forts.
- Anil Kapoor performed many of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
- Madhuri Dixit's character was originally written as a more traditional role but was changed to be stronger and more independent.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Kay Sera Sera,' that is a playful remake of the classic 'Que Sera, Sera.'
- Director Rajkumar Santoshi took inspiration from real-life political hostage situations for the terrorist plot.
- Pukar was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2001 Academy Awards.
- The film marked the first collaboration between Anil Kapoor and Namrata Shirodkar, who played his love interest.