Keemat They Are Back(1998)
'Keemat: They Are Back' is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Sameer Malkan. It stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Sonali Bendre. The story follows two small-time crooks who accidentally kill a man and then pretend to be his friends to help his family in a village. The film blends over-the-top action, slapstick comedy, and emotional drama. It is known for its campy tone, catchy songs, and the famous banana leaf dance sequence. The film was produced by Venus Records & Tapes and released on April 10, 1998.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Sameer Malkan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Two small-time crooks accidentally kill a young man during a mugging. Overcome with guilt, they visit his village and pretend to be his best friends. They try to help his struggling family, but their lie grows bigger. A local bully threatens the village, and the crooks must decide: run away or fight for the family they have come to love.
“They lied. They loved. They redeemed.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Keemat They Are Back
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Dalip Tahil (13 films together), Raveena Tandon & Shakti Kapoor (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Akshay Kumar (8 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Avtar Gill (7 films together), Raveena Tandon & Akshay Kumar (6 films together), and Sonali Bendre & Shakti Kapoor (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Keemat: They Are Back' to highlight the return of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan as a duo.
- It was one of the few 1990s Bollywood films shot extensively in Mauritius, capitalizing on its scenic beauty.
- The song 'Mujhe Pyaar Karo' was filmed at the famous La Cambuse beach in Mauritius.
- Director Sameer Malkan was primarily known as a cinematographer; this was one of his early directorial ventures.
- The film's climax features a dramatic fight scene on a moving speedboat, a technical challenge for its time.
- Despite the star cast, the film underperformed at the box office upon its initial release.
- Actor Raveena Tandon performed her own stunts for several action sequences in the movie.