Muqabla(1993)
Muqabla is a 1993 Hindi-language action drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The lead cast includes Govinda, Aditya Pancholi, Karisma Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows two brother cops who are torn apart when one testifies in favor of a murderer. Set in a corrupt city where police stations refuse to help the poor, the film explores themes of justice, brotherhood, and rebellion. It is a remake of the 1992 Telugu film Police Brothers. The film features music composed by Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen on T-Series. Muqabla was released on 14 May 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Ultra Play OTT, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- T. Rama Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Two poor brothers Suraj and Deepak join the police force in a corrupt city. Suraj is an honest cop who arrests a rich killer. Deepak testifies in court to free the murderer. Their relationship shatters. When Deepak is killed by the criminal, Suraj leads a police mutiny to deliver his own brutal justice.
“Brothers divided by law, united by blood”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Muqabla
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Aruna Irani (17 films together), Govinda & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Asrani & Satyendra Kapoor (15 films together), Aruna Irani & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), Govinda & Asrani (11 films together), and Rama Rao Tatineni & T. Rama Rao (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Muqabla' means 'confrontation' or 'rivalry' in Hindi, hinting at the central conflict.
- This was one of the few films where Govinda and Karisma Kapoor played a romantic pair, despite being frequent co-stars.
- Director Rama Rao Tatineni primarily worked in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The song 'Tera Naam Liya' became popular and is remembered for Govinda's signature dance style.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, often seen in comic roles, played a serious villainous character here.
- The film was released during a peak period for Govinda, following several successful masala films.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role.