Smuggler(1996)
Smuggler is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Ajay Kashyap. The cast includes Dharmendra, Reena Roy, Ayub Khan, Eva Grover, Mukesh Khanna, and Amrish Puri. The story follows Ajit Singh, a former smuggler who leaves his criminal past to raise his son Aman. His old enemy Ratan, a powerful crime lord, seeks revenge and kills Aman. Ajit then hunts Ratan to avenge his son's death. The film explores themes of fatherly love, redemption, and revenge. It received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure at the box office. Smuggler was released on 5 January 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Ajay Kashyap
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Ajit Singh was a feared smuggler. He left that life to be a good father to his son Aman. But his old enemy Ratan wants revenge. Ratan kills Aman. Now Ajit must use his old skills to hunt down Ratan and make him pay.
“A father's love has no limits.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Smuggler
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Dharmendra (13 films together), Dharmendra & Reena Roy (8 films together), Dharmendra & Mukesh Khanna (4 films together), Amrish Puri & Reena Roy (2 films together), Amrish Puri & Upasna Singh (2 films together), and Amrish Puri & Tiku Talsania (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Ashok Gaekwad, who was better known as a cinematographer for films like 'Khalnayak'.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty played the lead role, continuing his trend of action films in the mid-90s.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s and 90s.
- It was released during a period when Mithun often starred in films centered on crime and smuggling themes.
- The supporting cast included veteran actors like Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan in typical character roles.
- The film is not widely remembered today and did not become a major box office success.
- Its plot of a smuggler reforming for family was a common trope in Hindi cinema of that era.