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Naajayaz(1995)

5.5/10
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

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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.

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