Naajayaz(1995)
Naajayaz is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Juhi Chawla, Deepak Tijori, Gulshan Grover, and Reema Lagoo. The story follows Inspector Jai Bakshi, an honest cop tasked with dismantling the criminal empire of Raj Solanki. Jai later discovers that Raj is his biological father, creating a conflict between his professional duty and personal ties. The film was a critical and commercial success, receiving two Filmfare Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. It was theatrically released on 17 March 1995.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Inspector Jai Bakshi is an honest cop assigned to take down crime lord Raj Solanki. But when Jai learns that Raj is his real father, he must choose between his duty as a police officer and his family bond. The choice will change everything.
“Duty or blood? Choose.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naajayaz
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Reema Lagoo (11 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Mukesh Bhatt (11 films together), Juhi Chawla & Gulshan Grover (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Ajay Devgan (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Mahesh Bhatt (8 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Naseeruddin Shah (7 films together).
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.