Mafia(1996)
Mafia is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Aziz Sejawal. The cast includes Dharmendra, Aditya Pancholi, Jay Mehta, Somy Ali, Gulshan Grover, Mohan Joshi, and Raza Murad. The story follows two brothers who seek revenge after a crime boss murders their police officer brother. The film is set in Mumbai, where a corrupt network of police and politicians protects the underworld. It is an unofficial remake of the 1993 Malayalam film of the same name. The film was a commercial hit and was noted for its action sequences and performances. It was released on 24 May 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
After an honest police inspector is murdered by a powerful crime boss, his two brothers — an army soldier and an unemployed young man — vow to take revenge. They must fight not only the mafia but also the corrupt police and politicians who protect him. Their mission becomes a bloody war for justice.
“Brothers against the underworld.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a launch vehicle for a new actor, but the role eventually went to established star Dharmendra.
- Director Aziz Sejawal was primarily known for comedy films, making this action drama a departure from his usual style.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a remote fort location to maintain secrecy and control costs.
- A popular hit song from the film, 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di', was actually a recreated version of a older Punjabi folk tune.
- Despite being a typical 90s action film, it underperformed at the box office compared to other Dharmendra releases from that era.
- The script went through several rewrites to incorporate more dramatic scenes for the supporting cast of character actors.
- Some action sequences were inspired by popular Hollywood films of the early 1990s, adapted for a local setting.