Dand Nayak(1998)
Dand Nayak is a 1998 Hindi action drama film directed by Sikandar Bharti. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Manek Bedi, Inder Kumar, Shilpa Shirodkar, and Ayesha Jhulka. The story follows ACP Vishal Chaudhary, a ruthless police officer known as Dand-Nayak, who is determined to destroy the criminal empire of Bankelal Chaurasia, a gangster who rose from selling milk to ruling the Mumbai underworld. The film explores themes of justice, revenge, and the moral compromises made in the fight against crime. It was released on 17 April 1998 and received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances of Naseeruddin Shah and Paresh Rawal. The film was a box office failure.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Sikander Bharti
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m 0
Storyline
ACP Vishal Chaudhary, a fearless cop known as Dand-Nayak, declares war on Bankelal Chaurasia, a ruthless gangster who controls Mumbai's underworld. Vishal will stop at nothing to bring him down, even if it means breaking every rule. But Bankelal fights back, threatening Vishal's family and using his power to corrupt the system.
“The punisher never fails.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dand Nayak
Cast reunions in this film: Ayesha Jhulka & Bharat Kapoor (2 films together).