Maidan-E-Jung(1995)
Maidan-E-Jung is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by K.C. Bokadia. The film stars Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Akshay Kumar, Jaya Prada, and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles. Amrish Puri plays the antagonist Thakur Ranvir Singh, also known as Daata Guru. The story follows a village ruled by a cruel chief who controls all land and water. When his employee Shankar saves a woman from his son's attack, the chief declares war on him. The chief's own son Karan eventually joins Shankar to fight for justice. The film features a supporting cast including Mukesh Khanna, Gulshan Grover, Kader Khan, and Shakti Kapoor. It was released on 14 April 1995 and has a runtime of 155 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- K. C. Bokadia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Shankar works for the cruel village chief Daata Guru. When he saves a woman from being raped by the chief's son, Daata Guru wants him dead. Shankar must fight for his life and the freedom of the villagers. His sister Tulsi falls in love with the chief's son Karan, who must choose between his father and the truth.
“The battlefield of justice begins.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maidan-E-Jung
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Karisma Kapoor (18 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol did not share screen time, despite both being major action stars of the era.
- The movie's director, K.C. Bokadia, was known for producing many films but directed only a handful, including this one.
- Actress Jaya Pradha, who played the female lead, was a prominent star in South Indian cinema before her Bollywood success.
- The film's title 'Maidan-E-Jung' translates to 'Field of Battle', highlighting its central theme of conflict.
- Despite featuring popular actors like Akshay Kumar and Dharmendra, the film was not a major commercial success upon release.
- Gulshan Grover, who played a villain, was often typecast in similar negative roles during the 1990s.