Ram Jaane(1995)
Ram Jaane is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajiv Mehra. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Vivek Mushran, and Pankaj Kapur. It follows a nameless boy who becomes a gangster after a life of poverty and abuse. He adopts the name Ram Jaane after a priest tells him only God knows his real name. The story explores his love for Bela, his friendship with Murli, and his violent conflict with the corrupt Inspector Chewte. The film is inspired by the 1938 American film Angels with Dirty Faces and the 1992 Bengali film Purushottam. It was a commercial success, grossing ₹15.19 crore worldwide. Shah Rukh Khan later bought the rights under his banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The film released on 1 December 1995.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Rajiv Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A nameless boy abandoned by his parents grows up to become a feared gangster. He calls himself Ram Jaane because only God knows his real name. He wants to win the love of his childhood friend Bela, but his violent life pushes her away. He must choose between revenge and redemption before it is too late.
“Only God knows his name.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ram Jaane
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Juhi Chawla (10 films together), Juhi Chawla & Gulshan Grover (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anu Malik (7 films together), Gulshan Grover & Puneet Issar (6 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anu Malik (5 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Deven Verma (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ram Jaane' is a phrase meaning 'God knows', reflecting the character's uncertain fate.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed his own stunts for many action scenes, including a risky jump from a height.
- The movie was shot partly in real Mumbai slums to capture authentic street life.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Prem Chopra, who played a negative role in many 1970s films.
- The soundtrack includes a qawwali song, 'Mera Piya Ghar Aaya', which became popular at weddings.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over the years for its emotional drama.
- Director Rajiv Mehra had previously worked as an assistant director on several big Bollywood films.