Sanam(1997)
Sanam is a 1997 Hindi romantic drama action film directed and produced by Aziz Sejawal. The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala, Vivek Mushran, Anupam Kher, and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows Gaurav, a young man who joins the Indian Army after his elder brother's death. He uncovers a terrorist plot to bomb India and must save his family and girlfriend. The film's music, composed by Anand-Milind, became its biggest strength. Songs like 'Ankhon Mein Neende Na Dil' were chartbusters. The film faced controversy due to Sanjay Dutt's legal issues and was released after a delay. It had a mixed box office performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Aziz Sejawal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
Gaurav feels unloved because his parents only praise his brother Narendra. After Narendra dies in a tragic accident, Gaurav joins the army to prove himself. He discovers a terrorist plan to bomb India and must stop it to save his family and his girlfriend Sanam.
“A brother's sacrifice, a son's redemption.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sanam
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), and Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sanam Bewafa' but was shortened to 'Sanam' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sanjay Dutt played a military officer before his iconic role in 'LOC: Kargil'.
- The movie's music, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, included a hit song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
- Director Aziz Sejawal was primarily known for comedy films, making this dramatic romance a shift from his usual style.
- The film's climax involving terrorists was considered a bold plot element for a mainstream romance in the mid-90s.
- Despite starring Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala, the film did not perform well at the box office upon release.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque locations in Kashmir, which was uncommon due to rising tensions in the region at the time.