Guneghar(1995)
Guneghar is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Atul Agnihotri, Pooja Bhatt, Tisca Chopra, and Kiran Kumar. The story follows police officer Ajay Thakur as he battles a terrorist group led by Habibullah in Kashmir. After his wife is killed by an escaped terrorist, Ajay becomes determined to stop the gang. His journalist sister Pooja gets caught in the conflict when she falls for a man forced to work for the terrorists. The film explores themes of sacrifice, family, and the fight against terrorism. It was produced by Kalyaani Singh and presented by Maann Singh. The music was composed by Shyam-Surender.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Police officer Ajay Thakur is on a mission to stop a terrorist group in Kashmir. After his wife is killed, he must rescue his sister who has been kidnapped by the same gang. He faces a ruthless leader and a man forced to betray the woman he loves.
“Justice comes at a price.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Guneghar
Cast reunions in this film: Pooja Bhatt & Atul Agnihotri (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the first major films for director Vikram Bhatt, who later became known for horror movies.
- Actor Naseeruddin Shah, known for serious roles, played a villainous terrorist leader in this action film.
- The movie's plot about a police officer's deadline to catch terrorists mirrored real public pressure on law enforcement in the 1990s.
- Parts of the film were shot in Nepal, which was a less common location for Hindi action thrillers at the time.
- The soundtrack featured music by the duo Nadeem-Shravan, who were at the peak of their popularity in the mid-90s.
- It was released in the same year as several other big action films, facing tough competition at the box office.
- The title 'Gunehgar' translates to 'Sinner', reflecting the moral conflicts of the characters.