Return of Jewel Thief(1996)
Return of Jewel Thief is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language crime action thriller film directed by Ashok Tyagi. The cast includes Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand, Dharmendra, Jackie Shroff, Shilpa Shirodkar, Anu Aggarwal, and Madhoo. The story follows the theft of the Kohinoor diamond from a billionaire's safe, with the police commissioner, a con-man, a gangster, and a minister all becoming suspects. The mystery deepens as the original jewel thief Prince Arjun returns to help solve the case. The film is a sequel to the 1967 classic Jewel Thief and features a soundtrack composed by Jatin-Lalit. It was a box office failure and marked the last film appearance of actress Anu Aggarwal.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Ashok Tyagi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
The Kohinoor diamond vanishes from a billionaire's safe. Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh is the prime suspect. He must find the real thief to clear his name. With help from his father, the legendary jewel thief Prince Arjun, he uncovers a family secret and a web of deception.
“The diamond is back. So is the thief.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Return of Jewel Thief
Cast reunions in this film: Madhoo & Dharmendra (3 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shilpa Shirodkar (3 films together), Ashok Kumar & Dharmendra (3 films together), Madhoo & Shilpa Shirodkar (2 films together), Jackie Shroff & Dharmendra (2 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Dev Anand (2 films together).
Trivia
- This film was a sequel to the 1967 classic 'Jewel Thief', but it did not feature any original cast members.
- The movie was a major box office failure and is considered a notable flop of the 1990s.
- Actor Mohnish Bahl, known for playing heroes, took on a negative role as the antagonist in this film.
- The plot revolves around the Kohinoor diamond, a real gem with a controversial colonial history between India and the UK.
- Director Ashok Tyagi primarily worked as an assistant director and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for his disco music in the 1980s.
- Despite the 'thriller' genre, the film incorporated typical Bollywood elements like song-and-dance sequences and family drama.