Naaraaz(1994)
Naaraaz is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The lead cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri, and Gulshan Grover. The story follows Deva, a man whose wife is murdered by a gangster, leading him on a violent path of revenge. His younger brother Ajay unknowingly gets involved with the same criminal network. The film is known for its raw emotional tone and popular soundtrack composed by Anu Malik, especially the song 'Sambhala Hai Maine'. Though it underperformed at the box office, Naaraaz has developed a loyal fan base over the years. It was produced by Vishesh Films and released in theaters in 1994.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Deva's peaceful life shatters when a gangster kills his wife. He picks up a gun and hunts the killer. But his younger brother Ajay gets caught in the criminal world. Deva must save his brother and finish his revenge before it destroys them both.
“Revenge is a wound that never heals.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naaraaz
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Avtar Gill (13 films together), Pooja Bhatt & Mahesh Bhatt (12 films together), Gulshan Grover & Avtar Gill (11 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Mukesh Bhatt (11 films together), and Pooja Bhatt & Avtar Gill (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1992 Hollywood movie 'The Power of One', which also explores friendship across social divides.
- Mithun Chakraborty's character was originally written as a supporting role but was expanded due to his popularity.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, includes the hit song 'Mujhe Teri Mohabbat Ka' sung by Kumar Sanu.
- This was one of the few films where actor Atul Agnihotri played a negative role early in his career.
- Parts of the movie were shot in Mauritius, which was an uncommon location for Hindi films at the time.
- The film's release faced competition from several big-budget movies, affecting its initial box office performance.
- Director Mahesh Bhatt often drew from personal emotional conflicts in his films, and this movie reflects themes of betrayal and loyalty.