Nirbhay(1996)
Nirbhay is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vinod Dewan. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Sangeeta Bijlani, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal, and Kiran Kumar. The story follows Krishna, a young orphan who is framed for a murder he did not commit. After spending years in prison, Krishna learns the truth and seeks revenge against the powerful gangsters who destroyed his life. The film is a classic tale of betrayal, loss, and personal vengeance. It was released on 23 February 1996 and has a runtime of 133 minutes. The movie was a commercial failure at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Vinod Dewan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
An innocent young orphan named Krishna is framed for a murder by two ruthless gangsters. He is sent to prison and loses everything he loves. After his release, he discovers the truth and transforms into a fearless avenger. Now he must hunt down the men who stole his life and clear his name.
“Innocence lost. Revenge found.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nirbhay
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Paresh Rawal (19 films together), Anupam Kher & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Anupam Kher & Kiran Kumar (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (9 films together), Kiran Kumar & Mithun Chakraborty (8 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nirbhay' translates to 'Fearless' in English, reflecting the protagonist's journey.
- It was one of the few 1990s action films not starring a major Bollywood star like Amitabh Bachchan or Sunny Deol.
- The director, Vinod Dewan, had primarily worked as an assistant director before this film.
- The movie was released during a crowded year for action thrillers, facing competition from bigger-budget films.
- Some filming reportedly took place in Mumbai's older neighborhoods to create a gritty atmosphere.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, did not produce any major hit songs unlike their other 90s work.
- Actor Mukul Dev, who played a supporting role, was early in his career and later became known for character parts.