Tejasvini(1994)
'Tejasvini' is a 1994 Hindi action drama film directed by N. Chandra. The film stars Vijayashanti in the lead role, with Deepak Malhotra, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Amrish Puri in supporting roles. The story follows ASP Tejasvini Joshi, a tough police officer who takes on a powerful criminal and his corrupt network in Delhi. The film is a remake of the Telugu film 'Karthavyam' (1990). It is known for its raw and violent treatment, particularly a controversial rape scene. Vijayashanti's performance was appreciated, but the film was not a major commercial success. It was released on April 1, 1994, and is available on YouTube.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- N. Chandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Tejasvini Joshi is a new police officer in Delhi. She discovers that the city is controlled by a powerful criminal named Lala Khurana. His son Vicky is a rapist who walks free. Tejasvini decides to bring them to justice, but the system is corrupt. She must fight the entire system alone.
“One woman. One war. No mercy.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Tejasvini' is also the name of the female lead, played by actress Mamta Kulkarni.
- Director N. Chandra is known for gritty films like 'Ankush' and 'Pratighaat', but this movie was a commercial failure.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who plays a key role, was at a career phase doing many action films in the 1990s.
- The movie's plot was seen as a sharp critique of political corruption in Delhi, released during a turbulent political era.
- It features veteran actor Om Puri in a supporting role as a police officer, adding to its serious ensemble cast.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular song 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di' sung by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu.
- Despite its star cast, the film is rarely discussed or telecast on television compared to other 90s crime dramas.