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Himmat(1996)

3.7/10
Hindi171 minstheatrical

Himmat is a 1996 Hindi-language action film directed by Sunil Sharma. It stars Sunny Deol, Tabu, and Naseeruddin Shah in lead roles, with Shilpa Shetty in an extended special appearance. The story follows secret agent Ajay Saxena, who must avenge his friend's murder and recover a stolen missile technology file. The film features a love triangle, betrayals, and a final confrontation with a ruthless villain. It was released on 5 January 1996 and is known for its action sequences and 1990s Bollywood style. The film is available on various streaming platforms.

Director:Sunil Sharma
Filmed In:Switzerland, Bangalore
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Sunil Sharma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 51m
Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

Secret agent Ajay Saxena's best friend is killed and a top-secret missile file is stolen. Ajay must find the killers and recover the file. He falls in love with Anju, but her father may be connected to the villains. A mysterious woman named Nisha watches his every move. Ajay fights enemies, faces betrayal, and seeks revenge.

Dare to fight for justice.

Film Details

3.7Rating
171Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleHimmat
Filmed InSwitzerland, Bangalore

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefriendshipjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Himmat

Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Naseeruddin Shah (7 films together), Tabu & Sunny Deol (6 films together), Shilpa Shetty & Gulshan Grover (6 films together), Tabu & Gulshan Grover (5 films together), Tabu & Mohan Joshi (5 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Sunny Deol (5 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in several countries, including India and Nepal, to give it an international feel.
  • Sunil Sharma, the director, was known for making low-budget action films in the 1990s.
  • Actor Raza Murad, who played a villain, was a popular character actor in many films of that era.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, who were famous for their music in the 90s.
  • It was one of several action films released in 1996 that focused on themes of friendship and revenge.
  • The film did not perform well at the box office, unlike some other action movies from that year.
  • Some scenes were reportedly inspired by popular Hollywood action films of the early 1990s.

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