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Naajayaz(1995)
Hindi157 mins
Naajayaz (1995) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Abhimanyu Singh, Gavin Packard and Gulshan Grover. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Naajayaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1995.
Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A police officer is trying to arrest a powerful gangster. His investigation takes a shocking turn when he discovers the criminal is his own father.
“A father he never knew. A criminal he must stop.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleनाजायज़
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Jai' after the protagonist, but was changed to 'Naajayaz' to better reflect its themes of illegitimacy and moral conflict.
- Actor Naseeruddin Shah, who played the antagonist Raj Solanki, was reportedly hesitant to take the role but was persuaded by Mahesh Bhatt's script.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, intense schedule at a bungalow in Mumbai to maintain the raw emotional tension.
- It was one of the early films where actor Ajay Devgn played a dual role, portraying both the hero Jai and his lookalike father in flashbacks.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, featured the hit song 'Mera Dil Tere Liye' which became popular for its melancholic melody.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of gritty, family-centric crime dramas in the mid-90s, distinguishing itself with its father-son conflict.
- Despite mixed reviews, it performed moderately well at the box office, sustaining interest due to its dramatic plot twists.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Naajayaz
David-Naina Bakshi11 films →
Director-Producer11 films →
Actor-David10 films →
David-Actor10 films →
David-Inspector Jai10 films →
David-Director8 films →
David-Actor7 films →
Inspector Jai-Naina Bakshi6 films →
Actor-Naina Bakshi6 films →
Actor-Naina Bakshi4 films →
David-Producer4 films →
Director-Deepak Solanki4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Inspector Jai4 films →
Ratan-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Deepak Solanki3 films →
Director-Naina Bakshi3 films →
Naina Bakshi-Deepak Solanki3 films →






