Badmaash(1998)
Badmaash is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Goutam Pawar. The lead cast includes Jackie Shroff as Ravi, Shilpa Shirodkar as Priya, Paresh Rawal as the antagonist Dhanraj, and Pran Sikand as Inspector Shinde. The story follows a young honest man who is framed for a murder by a powerful crime lord. Forced to become a fugitive, he loses his mother and his peaceful life. He transforms into a ruthless rogue to dismantle the criminal empire and clear his name. The film is noted for its intense action sequences and Paresh Rawal's performance as the villain. It was a moderate commercial release in the late 1990s Bollywood market.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Goutam Pawar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
Ravi is a simple, honest man whose life is destroyed when a crime lord named Dhanraj frames him for murder. To save his mother and clear his name, Ravi becomes a fugitive. He must fight a corrupt system and a powerful enemy to prove his innocence.
“One man's fight against a corrupt world.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Badmaash
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Paresh Rawal (20 films together), Jackie Shroff & Pran (5 films together), Paresh Rawal & Vikram Gokhale (4 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shilpa Shirodkar (3 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Paresh Rawal (3 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Shagufta Ali (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Badmaash No. 1' but was shortened before release.
- It was one of the few films from the late 90s to feature a cameo by veteran actor Pran.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, long schedule at a remote fort location.
- Director Goutam Pawar was primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema before this film.
- The soundtrack, by Anand-Milind, included a song that reused a popular tune from their earlier work.
- Despite being an action film, it had a limited theatrical run compared to other releases that year.
- Actor Mukul Dev, who played a supporting role, was also active in Punjabi cinema around this time.