Paramaatma(1994)
Paramaatma is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Bapu. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in a double role, alongside Juhi Chawla and Amrish Puri. The story follows two brothers: Madhavacharya, a devout priest, and Gopal, his atheist younger brother who teams up with a cruel landlord to destroy his brother's faith. The film explores the clash between religious devotion and materialistic atheism in a rural Indian setting. It is a remake of Bapu's own 1969 Telugu film Buddhimantudu. The film features music composed by Bappi Lahiri. Paramaatma was released on 15 April 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Bapu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Madhavacharya is a kind priest who believes in God. His younger brother Gopal is an atheist who hates religion. Gopal joins hands with a greedy landlord to destroy Madhavacharya's faith and take over the village. Madhavacharya must hold on to his beliefs and his family even when he loses everything.
“Faith can move mountains.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Paramaatma
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Mithun Chakraborty (19 films together), Amrish Puri & Reema Lagoo (6 films together), Juhi Chawla & Reema Lagoo (4 films together), Bapu & Amrish Puri (3 films together), Juhi Chawla & Amrish Puri (2 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Mithun Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Hindi film directed by Bapu, a famous Telugu filmmaker known for his simple style.
- Mithun Chakraborty played dual roles, but the film was not a typical action movie like many of his other hits.
- The movie's title 'Paramaatma' refers to the supreme soul in Hindu philosophy, matching its spiritual theme.
- It released during a period when Mithun was often starring in action films, making this dramatic role a change.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was better known for upbeat disco songs in the 1980s.
- Despite Mithun's star power, the film did not perform well commercially and is rarely discussed today.
- Some scenes were shot in traditional temple settings to emphasize the contrast between the two brothers' beliefs.