Jeevan Yudh(1997)
Jeevan Yudh is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Partho Ghosh. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Atul Agnihotri, Mamta Kulkarni, and Rakhee Gulzar. The story follows Rohit, a son who returns to his hometown to find his father's murderer. He clashes with a new police inspector, Ajay, who is also a truck driver. The film explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and justice. It was simultaneously shot in Bengali as Jiban Juddho. The Hindi version had a net box office collection of ₹1.33 crore in India. The film is known for its gritty tone and action sequences.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Partho Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A truck driver named Ajay is accused of a murder he did not commit. He must prove his innocence while a young man, Rohit, searches for his father's killer. Their paths cross in a small town full of secrets. Together, they uncover a dark conspiracy that changes everything.
“A son's revenge. A driver's fight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeevan Yudh
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Mohan Joshi (11 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Mohan Joshi (9 films together), Mohan Joshi & Partho Ghosh (3 films together), Mamta Kulkarni & Shakti Kapoor (2 films together), and Mamta Kulkarni & Mithun Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jeevan Yudh' translates to 'Life's Battle', reflecting its family drama themes.
- Director Partho Ghosh was known for thrillers, making this family-centric action film a slight shift.
- Actor Mukesh Khanna, famous as TV's Shaktimaan, played a supporting role as Gajraj Choudhry.
- The movie was released during a crowded period for Bollywood action films and had a modest box office run.
- It featured music by composer Anand-Milind, known for their work in many 1990s romantic and drama films.
- A subplot involves a school setting, which was a common backdrop for social messages in 1990s Indian cinema.
- The film's climax, set in a courtroom, was a typical dramatic device for family conflict resolution in that era.