Madam X(1994)
Madam X is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language exploitation film directed by Deepak Shivdasani. The film stars Rekha in a dual role as Anjali and Madam X, alongside Mohsin Khan, Shakti Kapoor, and Raza Murad. The story follows Inspector Vijay, who captures a female don and recruits a poor lookalike to infiltrate her criminal gang. The plan unravels when the real don escapes from custody. The film is a mockbuster of the 1978 classic Don and is known for its dramatic performances and action sequences. It was released in 1994 and has since gained a cult following among fans of 1990s Hindi cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Deepak Shivdasani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Inspector Vijay captures the ruthless lady don Madam X. To destroy her gang, he hires Anjali, a poor woman who is her exact double. Anjali must pretend to be the don and earn the gang's trust. But when the real Madam X escapes, Anjali's life hangs in the balance.
“Two faces. One deadly secret.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Madam X
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Shakti Kapoor (7 films together), and Deepak Shivdasani & Deepak S. Shivdasani (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title and core plot are inspired by a 1966 American movie also called 'Madam X', though the stories are very different.
- This was one of the few films where actress Reema Lagoo, famous for playing gentle mothers, took on a negative role as the villainous Madam X.
- The movie was part of a wave of female-centric thrillers in the 90s, trying to repeat the success of films like 'Khoon Bhari Maang'.
- Actor Avtar Gill, who often played a police officer, had a different role here as one of the gang members working for Madam X.
- The director, Deepak S. Shivdasani, was better known for directing romantic and family dramas before making this crime thriller.
- Despite its thriller plot, the film included several typical 90s Bollywood song sequences that were unrelated to the main story.
- The movie's climax and the look-alike plot device were compared by critics to the Hollywood film 'The Dark Mirror' from 1946.