Veergati(1995)
Veergati is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action film written, produced, and directed by K.K. Singh. The cast includes Salman Khan, Atul Agnihotri, Divya Dutta, and Akhilendra Mishra. The story follows Ajay, an abandoned child raised by a police constable in Mumbai's Kamathipura red light district. Ajay grows into a cynical gambler, but when a gangster kills his sister, he turns into a vengeful fighter. The film explores themes of corruption, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of sex workers. It received negative reviews for its action sequences and underperformed at the box office, but gained a cult following through DVD releases. The music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- K.K. Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
A police constable finds a baby in a gutter and raises him as his son. The boy, Ajay, grows up in Mumbai's red light area. When a gangster kills his sister, Ajay sets out on a violent path of revenge. He must fight a corrupt system and his own demons to bring justice.
“A hero's sacrifice for justice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veergati
Cast reunions in this film: Salman Khan & Farida Jalal (6 films together), Farida Jalal & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (6 films together), Farida Jalal & Himani Shivpuri (5 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Saeed Jaffrey (5 films together), Salman Khan & Atul Agnihotri (4 films together), and Salman Khan & Himani Shivpuri (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Veergati' translates to 'heroic death' in Hindi, reflecting its revenge theme.
- It was one of the few 1990s Bollywood films where actor Salman Khan played a full-fledged action hero seeking revenge.
- The movie's climax was shot in a temple set, a common backdrop for dramatic confrontations in films of that era.
- Director K.K. Singh primarily worked as an assistant director before this, with 'Veergati' being a rare directorial credit.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, did not achieve the same popularity as the music from Salman Khan's other hits of the mid-90s.
- Upon release, it was noted for its violent action sequences, which were intense compared to some other mainstream films at the time.
- The movie faced criticism for its plot similarities to earlier revenge dramas, impacting its box office performance.