Gair(1999)
Gair is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ashok Gaikwad. The film stars Ajay Devgn in a dual role, alongside Raveena Tandon, Reena Roy, Amrish Puri, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows Vijay, an orphan adopted by a wealthy industrialist, who rises to become a successful businessman. His life unravels when jealous family members spread rumors about his parentage, threatening his marriage to Madhu. The film explores themes of identity, jealousy, and family secrets. It features music composed by the duo Anand-Milind with lyrics by Sameer. Gair was released in 1999 and is available on various digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, MX Player, Plex, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Ashok Gaikwad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Vijay is an orphan who builds a business empire from nothing. He falls in love with Madhu, but a jealous uncle spreads lies that Vijay is an illegitimate child. Vijay must fight to clear his name, win back his love, and discover the truth about his real mother.
“A stranger in his own family.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gair
Cast reunions in this film: Raveena Tandon & Paresh Rawal (10 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amrish Puri (10 films together), Paresh Rawal & Ajay Devgan (10 films together), Amrish Puri & Ajay Devgan (8 films together), Raveena Tandon & Ajay Devgan (6 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Paresh Rawal (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gair' means 'stranger' or 'outsider' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's orphaned origins.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for disco hits, performed his own action stunts in several high-risk scenes.
- The movie was shot in picturesque locations in Ooty and Coorg, which were unusual for action films of that era.
- It was one of the few 1990s Bollywood films to feature a villain motivated purely by professional envy rather than romance or revenge.
- The soundtrack by Anand-Milind included a song that reused a popular tune from their earlier film 'Jaanam' (1992).
- Despite its action genre, the film's climax centers on a dramatic courtroom revelation about the hero's parentage.
- The child actor who played the young protagonist was the son of a well-known film studio manager, getting his first break.