Stuntman(1994)
Stuntman is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Deepak Balraj Vij and produced by Poonam Sharma. The film stars Jackie Shroff as Bajrang Tiwari, a motorbike stuntman, alongside Zeba Bakhtiar as his wife Reena. The supporting cast includes Satish Shah, Shakti Kapoor, Tinu Anand, and Rita Bhaduri. The story follows Reena, a wealthy woman who marries Bajrang against her mother's wishes, only to have their lives shattered when her brother is murdered and Bajrang is framed. The film explores themes of love, trust, and class divide. It is remembered primarily for its soundtrack composed by Nadeem-Shravan, particularly the song 'Amma Dekh Tera Munda'. The film was a box office flop. It was released on 21 October 1994.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Deepak Balraj Vij
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Wealthy Reena falls in love with Bajrang, a motorbike stuntman from Pune. Despite her mother's objections, she marries him and moves to the slums. But when her brother is killed and evidence points to Bajrang, Reena must choose between her husband and her family.
“Love is the biggest stunt of all.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Stuntman
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), Jackie Shroff & Tinnu Anand (6 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Satish Shah (6 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Tinnu Anand (5 films together), Tinnu Anand & Satish Shah (4 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Satish Shah (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Stuntman' was inspired by the real-life daredevil image of its lead actor, Akshay Kumar, who performed many of his own stunts in early films.
- This movie marked one of the few times actress Raveena Tandon played a mother to a young child early in her career.
- The film was shot extensively in Pune, capturing the city's landscapes and slum areas to add authenticity to Bajrang's life.
- Director Tinnu Anand incorporated themes of class divide and wrongful accusation, common in 90s action dramas but with a family-centric twist.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film underperformed at the box office compared to other Akshay Kumar action films of the era.
- The character name 'Bajrang Tiwari' references the Hindu deity Hanuman, known for strength, aligning with the stuntman's fearless persona.
- A subplot involving the daughter Guddi was used to heighten emotional stakes, a narrative choice less common in pure action films of the time.