Ram Shastra(1995)
Ram Shastra is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Sanjay Gupta. The cast includes Jackie Shroff, Aditya Pancholi, Manisha Koirala, and Deepti Bhatnagar. The story follows Ram Sinha, an unemployed man who kills a criminal's brother and later becomes a police inspector. The criminal Dhonga swears revenge and targets Ram's family after being released from prison. The film is inspired by the 1990 American film Hard To Kill. It features a typical 90s Bollywood action formula with dramatic fight sequences and family drama. The music was composed by Anu Malik. The film was released in 1995 and is available on some streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Sanjay Gupta
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
Ram Sinha, an ordinary man, kills a crime lord's brother during an attack. He becomes a police inspector to fight crime. The crime lord Dhonga swears revenge and targets Ram's family. Ram must protect his loved ones and bring Dhonga to justice.
“One man. One weapon. One war.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ram Shastra
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Alok Nath (15 films together), Jackie Shroff & Manisha Koirala (12 films together), Jackie Shroff & Alok Nath (8 films together), Anupam Kher & Manisha Koirala (6 films together), and Anupam Kher & Mukesh Rishi (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ram Shastra' was likely inspired by the popular 1993 film 'Shastra', which also starred Akshay Kumar.
- This was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a negative role as the villain Dhonga.
- Director Sanjay Gupta was known for stylish thrillers, but this film was a commercial failure at the box office.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Paresh Rawal in a supporting role as Inspector Kavi.
- Parts of the film were shot in Film City, Mumbai, using sets that gave it a staged, theatrical look common in mid-90s action movies.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a song picturized on Akshay Kumar and his on-screen son to show their bond.
- The plot shares similarities with Hollywood films like 'Cape Fear', involving a released convict seeking revenge on a family.