Kaala Samrajya(1999)
Kaala Samrajya is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Deepak Bahry. The film stars Sunil Shetty, Monica Bedi, and Amrish Puri in lead roles. The story follows Arjun, who kills a rival gangster to save mob boss Kaalkeshwar Singh. Grateful, Kaalkeshwar invites Arjun to his estate, where Arjun begins a secret affair with Kaalkeshwar's wife, Monica. The film explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and forbidden love. It features a supporting cast including Deepak Shirke, Jaspal Bhatti, and Tej Sapru. The music was composed by various artists, with songs like "Aaj Peene De Sharabi" and "Aao Na Aag Se Bhuja Lo." Kaala Samrajya was released in 1999 and received mixed reviews. It is known for Amrish Puri's intense performance as the possessive gangster.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Deepak Bahry
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A man named Arjun saves a jealous gangster's life. The gangster, Kaalkeshwar, welcomes Arjun into his home. There, Arjun meets Kaalkeshwar's unhappy wife, Monica. They fall in love and begin a secret affair. When Kaalkeshwar discovers the betrayal, he sets out to destroy them both.
“Love can be the deadliest crime.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaala Samrajya
Cast reunions in this film: Sunil Shetty & Monica Bedi (2 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Amrish Puri (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaala Samrajya' translates to 'Black Empire', hinting at the underworld theme.
- It was directed by Esmayeel Shroff, known for thrillers and dramas in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played Kaalkeshwar, was a major star known for dancing roles, making this villainous part a shift.
- The movie was released during a wave of Indian films exploring organized crime in the late 1990s.
- It featured actress Farah Naaz, sister of famous star Tabu, in a key role.
- The soundtrack included music by Bappi Lahiri, a popular composer for disco-style songs in Bollywood.
- The film is not widely remembered today and had a limited theatrical run compared to major hits of that year.