Khuddar(1994)
Khuddar is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Iqbal Durrani. The cast includes Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan, and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows police inspector Siddhant Suri as he uncovers a human trafficking ring while dealing with a corrupt politician and a personal family betrayal. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Walter Vetrivel. Its soundtrack became one of the highest-selling albums of 1994 in India. The dialogues were so popular that separate audio cassettes were released. Govinda sustained head injuries in a car accident during production but continued filming.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Iqbal Durrani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Honest police inspector Siddhant Suri fights a human trafficking gang. He marries a blind woman named Pooja to protect her. But when her sight returns, she identifies his own brother as her attacker. Siddhant must choose between family loyalty and justice.
“Self-respect is his only weapon.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Khuddar
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Karisma Kapoor (18 films together), Karisma Kapoor & Kader Khan (14 films together), and Kader Khan & Shreeram Lagoo (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Khuddar' means 'self-respecting' in Hindi, reflecting the hero's moral stance.
- It was one of several 1990s action films where Govinda played a police officer fighting corruption.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role.
- Director Iqbal Durrani also wrote the story, which was common for Bollywood films of that era.
- The soundtrack included songs composed by Bappi Lahari, known for his disco-style music.
- A subplot involves the hero's family being targeted, a typical trope in revenge dramas of the time.
- The film released during a peak period for action movies in Bollywood, facing tough competition.