Jai Hind(1999)
Jai Hind is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Rishi Kapoor, Kunal Goswami, and Shilpa Shirodkar. It tells the story of an Indian soldier named Vijay who becomes best friends with a local Kashmiri man named Gulroz. Their friendship is shattered when Gulroz's sister is accidentally killed by the Indian army, turning Gulroz into a militant. The film explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the human cost of conflict. It is known for its emotional narrative and patriotic tone. Jai Hind was released on 23 April 1999 and has a runtime of 148 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Ultra Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
An Indian soldier named Vijay befriends a Kashmiri man named Gulroz in a tense region. When a military accident kills Gulroz's sister, Gulroz joins a militant group to seek revenge. Vijay is ordered to stop his former friend, forcing both men to choose between their bond and their beliefs.
“Friendship tested by war.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jai Hind
Cast reunions in this film: Rishi Kapoor & Prem Chopra (12 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Pran (12 films together), Prem Chopra & Pran (12 films together), Manisha Koirala & Raveena Tandon (5 films together), Raveena Tandon & Prem Chopra (5 films together), and Prem Chopra & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Jai Hind' but was later renamed 'Jai Hind: The Pride of India' for its release.
- Manoj Kumar, known as 'Mr. Bharat', directed and also played a cameo role as himself in the movie.
- The film's music was composed by Anand-Milind, but it did not achieve the same popularity as their earlier hits.
- It was one of the few films in the 1990s to directly address themes of patriotism and national betrayal in a family drama setting.
- The movie faced criticism for its heavy-handed patriotic dialogue and was a commercial failure at the box office.
- Actor Akshay Anand, who played the male lead, had a relatively short film career despite this being a prominent role.
- The climax was shot in a grand set designed to resemble a military parade ground, emphasizing the film's nationalistic theme.