Ghulam(1998)
Ghulam is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. The story follows Siddharth Marathe, a Mumbai boxing champion who runs errands for a local gangster. Siddharth falls in love with Alisha, whose brother is a social worker opposing the gangster. After accidentally causing the brother's death, Siddharth must choose between loyalty and justice. The film is an adaptation of the 1954 film On the Waterfront. Ghulam was a commercial hit, grossing ₹242 million. It received six Filmfare Award nominations, winning Best Scene of the Year for its train stunt. The film was released on 19 June 1998.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Siddharth Marathe is a young boxer who works for a ruthless gangster. He falls in love with Alisha, but her brother is the gangster's enemy. When Siddharth is tricked into helping kill the brother, he must decide whether to stay silent or fight for justice.
“Break the chains of fear.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghulam
Cast reunions in this film: Sharat Saxena & Dalip Tahil (7 films together), Ashutosh Rana & Mukesh Bhatt (5 films together), Aamir Khan & Dalip Tahil (4 films together), Rani Mukerji & Sharat Saxena (3 films together), Rani Mukerji & Aamir Khan (3 films together), and Rani Mukerji & Dalip Tahil (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ghulam' was changed from its original name 'Aatish' during production.
- Aamir Khan performed his own stunts for the boxing scenes without using a body double.
- The song 'Aati Kya Khandala' was recorded in a single take by Aamir Khan, who was not a trained singer.
- Director Vikram Bhatt shot the film's climax in a real Mumbai chawl to add authenticity.
- The character Sidharth's backstory involving his father was inspired by classic Hindi films about moral conflict.
- Rani Mukerji made a special appearance in the song 'Aati Kya Khandala', which boosted her early career visibility.
- The film's script was partially influenced by the 1954 Hollywood movie 'On the Waterfront' starring Marlon Brando.