Sar Utha Ke Jiyo(1998)
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Sikander Bharti. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Madhoo, Manek Bedi, Raza Murad, Kiran Kumar, and Gulshan Grover. The story follows Inspector Vijay Khanna, an honest police officer who fights three mafia brothers controlling a city. He discovers a notebook with evidence of their crimes, leading to a violent conflict. The film features cameo appearances by Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, and Sunil Shetty. It was released on 25 September 1998 and has a runtime of 142 minutes. The film was a box office flop but is remembered for its message of courage.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Sikander Bharti
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 3.0/10
Storyline
Inspector Vijay Khanna finds a notebook during a raid on a mafia nightclub. The notebook contains proof of the brothers' illegal operations. The brothers will do anything to get it back, including threatening his family. Vijay must protect his loved ones and bring the criminals to justice.
“Keep your head high.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Ajay Devgan (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Naseeruddin Shah (7 films together), Gulshan Grover & Smita Jaykar (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Ajay Devgan (4 films together), Salman Khan & Ajay Devgan (4 films together), and Smita Jaykar & Ajay Devgan (4 films together).
Trivia
- This film was directed by Sikander Bharti, who was better known as a cinematographer for movies like 'Khiladi' and 'Mohra'.
- The movie's title 'Sar Utha Ke Jiyo' translates to 'Live With Your Head Held High', reflecting the hero's defiant struggle.
- Actor Mukesh Rishi, who often played villains, appears in a supporting role as one of the mafia brothers.
- The film was released during a period when many action movies were inspired by the success of films like 'Ghayal' and 'Damini'.
- It features a soundtrack composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in the 1990s, including hits for 'Beta' and 'Raja'.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered among the major hits of 1998.
- Some action sequences were filmed in Mumbai's then-popular studio sets, mimicking gritty urban locales.