Fauji(1995)
Fauji is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza. The cast includes Dharmendra, Raj Babbar, Farha Naaz, Kiran Kumar, and Raza Murad. The story follows Arjun, a young man whose family is driven from their village by the tyrannical Thakur Suryanarayan Singh. Years later, Arjun returns for revenge but is framed for murder and imprisoned. A former soldier, Shamsher 'Fauji' Singh, helps him escape and together they battle the Thakur and a murderous bandit. The film is known for its action sequences and the star power of Dharmendra. It was produced by Gagan Film Combines and features music by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film was released in 1995 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Hungama
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Lawrence D'Souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Arjun's family is forced out of their village by a cruel Thakur. He returns years later to take revenge. But he is framed for a murder he did not commit. With the help of a former soldier named Fauji, he must escape prison and fight to restore his family's honor.
“A soldier's fight for justice.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Fauji
Cast reunions in this film: Dharmendra & Raj Babbar (12 films together), Kiran Kumar & Raza Murad (9 films together), Dharmendra & Raza Murad (9 films together), Kiran Kumar & Dharmendra (5 films together), Dharmendra & Farha Naaz (4 films together), and Raj Babbar & Farha Naaz (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the first major film roles for actor Sharad Kapoor, who played the lead character Arjun.
- The film's title 'Fauji' means soldier, but the main character is not actually in the military, which was an unusual choice.
- Director Lawrence D'Souza was known for family dramas, making this violent revenge story a slight shift from his usual work.
- The movie was not a major commercial success upon its release, overshadowed by bigger hits of 1995.
- Actress Somy Ali, who played a key role, was primarily known at the time for her association with actor Salman Khan.
- Parts of the film were shot in rural Rajasthan to capture the rustic setting of the story's village conflicts.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular devotional song 'Ole Ole O Bholenath' featuring singer Kumar Sanu.