Brahma(1994)
Brahma is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by K. Subash and produced by S. Ramanathan. The cast includes Govinda, Madhoo, and Ayesha Jhulka in lead roles. The story follows Suraj, an artist who can paint a child's adult face, who is hired by a stranger to paint a grown-up version of a girl. He later discovers the painting is meant to help the stranger find and kill the woman for an inheritance. Suraj tricks the killers by painting his dead wife's face instead, then races to save the real target. The film is a remake of Subash's own 1991 Tamil film Bramma. It received mixed reviews and was a box office disappointment. Brahma was released in 1994 in theaters across India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- K. Subhash
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Suraj has a rare gift: he can paint how a child will look as an adult. A wealthy criminal hires him to paint a grown-up version of a little girl. But the painting is a tool for murder. Suraj must trick the killers and find the real woman before they do.
“One painting can save or destroy.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Brahma
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Asrani (20 films together), Prem Chopra & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Asrani & Aruna Irani (17 films together), Govinda & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Asrani & Satyendra Kapoor (15 films together), and Aruna Irani & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Brahma' refers to the Hindu creator god, but the plot has no direct mythological connection.
- It was one of the few 90s films where actor Jeetendra played a supporting role rather than the lead.
- The movie was shot extensively in picturesque hill stations, giving it a distinct visual look compared to typical studio sets of the era.
- Director Rajkumar Kohli was known for horror films, making this dramatic thriller a slight departure from his usual genre.
- The soundtrack by music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal included a popular qawwali sung by Sudesh Bhosle and others.
- Despite a star cast, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
- The plot device of a painter being central to the mystery was relatively uncommon in mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.