Aadmi(1993)
Aadmi is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Arshad Khan. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Gautami, Harish, Ajit Khan, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows Vijay Srivastav, an honest factory supervisor whose family is murdered by his terrorist boss. Framed for the crime and sentenced to prison, Vijay is tricked into kidnapping an innocent boy. He escapes jail to seek revenge against the corrupt officials and criminals who destroyed his life. The film is notable for featuring Shakti Kapoor in a rare positive role as an honest police officer. The soundtrack was composed by Jatin-Lalit, with the song 'Dhak Dhak Dil Mera' becoming popular. The film was released in 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Arshad Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
Vijay Srivastav is an honest man with a loving family. His boss, Trikaal, is a terrorist who kills Vijay's family and frames him for the murder. Sent to prison, Vijay is tricked into kidnapping an innocent boy. He escapes and becomes a one-man army, hunting down the corrupt criminals who destroyed his life.
“One man against a corrupt world.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aadmi
Cast reunions in this film: Gouthami & Mithun Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Shashilal K. Nair, who was known for his work as an editor on many major Bollywood films.
- It was one of the few films where actor Om Puri played a central action role, rather than his usual dramatic parts.
- The movie's plot was loosely inspired by real-life political scandals involving defense deals in the 1980s.
- Despite having a strong cast, the film did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for his disco music in the 1980s.
- A key action sequence was shot in a real textile mill, adding to the gritty atmosphere of the story.
- The film's title, 'Aadmi,' meaning 'Man,' was chosen to highlight the common man's struggle against corruption.