Taaqat(1995)
Taaqat is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic crime film directed and written by Talat Jani. The film stars Dharmendra as Shakti Singh, Shatrughan Sinha as Bhau, Kajol as Kavita, and Vikas Bhalla as Aklakh. The story follows two influential gangsters who work for opposite political parties, leading to a violent rivalry that traps a young teacher and his lover. The film explores themes of power, betrayal, and redemption against a backdrop of political corruption. It features a soundtrack by Anand-Milind, with the song 'Hun Huna' gaining popularity. Taaqat was released on 23 June 1995 and was a commercial failure at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Ultra Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Talat Jani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Aklakh, a simple teacher, falls in love with Kavita, the sister of powerful gangster Shakti Singh. But Shakti opposes their relationship. Meanwhile, Shakti's rival Bhau discovers Aklakh's hidden criminal past and blackmails him. Aklakh is forced back into a life of crime to protect his love.
“Power. Love. Betrayal.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Taaqat
Cast reunions in this film: Kader Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (16 films together), Dharmendra & Kader Khan (13 films together), Shatrughan Sinha & Kader Khan (13 films together), Dharmendra & Shatrughan Sinha (9 films together), Dharmendra & Mukesh Khanna (4 films together), and Dharmendra & Dinesh Hingoo (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Talat Jani was primarily known as a screenwriter, with this being one of his few directorial efforts.
- Actor Puneet Issar, who plays Bhau, also worked as the film's action director, choreographing the fight sequences.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, though he was not heavily promoted in the marketing.
- Despite its gritty plot, the film was a moderate box office performer and did not spawn a sequel or significant cultural footprint.
- Some filming was reportedly done in real Mumbai chawls and docks to add authenticity to the gangster setting.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular qawwali song performed by Sudesh Bhosle and others.
- The story's theme of gangsters being manipulated by corrupt politicians mirrored real-life Mumbai underworld dynamics of the 1990s.