Jai Vikranta(1995)
Jai Vikraanta is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed and produced by Sultan Ahmed. The cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Zeba Bakhtiar, Amrish Puri, Alok Nath, and Reema Lagoo. The story centers on a farmer's son who seeks revenge after his father is murdered by a powerful landlord. The film explores themes of rural oppression, family honor, and justice. It features music composed by Anand–Milind with lyrics by Sameer. The film was released in 1995 and is known for its action sequences and dramatic performances.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 14m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A farmer is killed by a rich landlord for helping other farmers. His son Vikraanta swears to avenge his death. He must fight the landlord and his entire criminal family. Along the way, he falls in love and loses his mother. He will stop at nothing to bring justice.
“One man's fight for justice.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jai Vikraanta' was inspired by the lead character's name, which means 'victorious' or 'brave' in Hindi.
- Director Sultan Ahmed was known for family dramas, making this action film a rare departure from his usual genre.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Uttar Pradesh to authentically depict the farming backdrop of the story.
- It featured veteran actor Prem Chopra in a supporting role, adding to the film's star power despite its modest budget.
- The film's release coincided with a period when rural-themed action movies were gaining popularity in mid-90s Bollywood.
- Some scenes were filmed using actual local farmers as extras to enhance the realistic setting of the agricultural community.
- The soundtrack included a folk-inspired song that highlighted traditional farming culture, though it wasn't a major commercial hit.