Masoom(1996)
Masoom is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Mahesh Kothare. The cast includes Inder Kumar, Ayesha Jhulka, Omkar Kapoor, Renuka Shahane, and Mohan Joshi. The story follows a young boy named Kishan whose father is murdered by a gangster. Kishan is later kidnapped but uses his intelligence to escape and help a journalist bring the criminal to justice. The film is a remake of Kothare's own Marathi hit Majha Chakula. It was a commercial superhit, earning ₹8.95 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹1.80 crore. The soundtrack, composed by Anand Raj Anand, features the award-winning song 'Chota Bachcha Jaan Ke' sung by Aditya Narayan. The film was released in theaters on May 24, 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Mahesh Kothare
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A young boy named Kishan loses his father to a ruthless gangster. When a journalist tries to expose the gangster, the criminal kidnaps the boy to silence him. But Kishan is no ordinary child. He escapes and turns the tables, helping to bring the gangster to justice.
“Even a child can be a hero.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Masoom
Cast reunions in this film: Tinnu Anand & Mohan Joshi (6 films together), Tinnu Anand & Ayesha Jhulka (3 films together), Mohan Joshi & Suresh Oberoi (3 films together), Mohan Joshi & Arun Bakshi (3 films together), and Suresh Oberoi & Arun Bakshi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Masoom' means 'innocent' in Hindi, but this 1996 action movie is unrelated to the famous 1983 family drama of the same name.
- This was one of the early major film roles for actor Inder Kumar, who later became known for his work in action and drama genres.
- Director Iqbal Durrani was primarily known for B-grade action and crime films during the 1990s.
- The film featured veteran actor Suresh Oberoi in a key role, the father of later Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi.
- Actress Renuka Shahane, who played the mother, is better known for her work in popular TV serials and the film 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'.
- The movie's plot involving a child in peril and a journalist fighting a gangster was a common template for mid-90s Bollywood action thrillers.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office upon its release.