Chauraha(1994)
Chauraha is a 1994 Hindi action film directed by Sadaqat Hussain and produced by Pradeep Shirodkar. The cast includes Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Jackie Shroff, Ashwini Bhave, Shakti Kapoor, and Danny Denzongpa. The story follows Amar, an orphan who becomes a vigilante to fight gangsters in a Mumbai slum, and Inspector Kailash, a cop who initially opposes him. The film explores themes of justice, corruption, and redemption as the two men unite against the criminal Kalinath and his son Baba Bhatti. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Chauraha was released on April 8, 1994, and was a commercial failure at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Sadaqat Hussein
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
A young orphan named Amar saves a girl from being sold into prostitution. Years later, he returns to his crime-ridden neighborhood as a vigilante. He falls in love with Poonam, but her brother Inspector Kailash sees him as a criminal. Amar must prove his goodness while fighting the gangsters who control the streets.
“One man's fight against a city of crime.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chauraha
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Jeetendra (27 films together), Jayapradha & Jeetendra (18 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Jayapradha (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Alok Nath (10 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Alok Nath (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Insaaf Ghar' but was released as 'Chauraha', which means 'crossroads' in Hindi.
- Director Sadaqat Hussein was a former assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Mani Kaul, known for his art-house cinema.
- This was one of the few films where Jackie Shroff played a character who ages from a young boy to an adult within the story.
- Ashwini Bhave, who played the female lead, was a popular Marathi actress making a rare appearance in a Hindi film at the time.
- The movie's plot involving a wrongful conviction and revenge was considered quite dark for a mainstream 1990s Bollywood film.
- Danny Denzongpa, who played the villain, was often typecast in negative roles but was highly respected for his powerful performances.
- The film did not perform well commercially, which contributed to it being less remembered compared to other Jackie Shroff movies of the era.