Tahqiqaa(1993)
Tahqiqaat (transl. Investigation) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Jeetendra in a dual role as Father Prem Fernandes and Police Superintendent Arun Kumar, with Aditya Pancholi, Sangeeta Bijlani, and Ronit Roy in supporting roles. The story follows a Catholic priest who is murdered after witnessing a crime, and his twin brother, a police officer, who investigates the case. The narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and justice in a small town controlled by a wealthy millionaire. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Post Mortem (1982) and was the only Hindi film directed by A. Jagannathan. It was produced by K. C. Bokadia under the BMB Productions banner and features music composed by Anu Malik. The film was released in 1993 and received mixed reviews, with praise for Jeetendra's double performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- A. Jagannath
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A beloved priest is found dead in a coffin meant for a young woman. His twin brother, a police superintendent, must find the killer. He discovers a web of lies involving a powerful millionaire and a forbidden love. The investigation leads to a shocking truth that shakes the entire town.
“The truth is buried with the dead.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tahqiqaa
Cast reunions in this film: Jeetendra & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Laxmikant Berde & Satyendra Kapoor (5 films together), Aditya Pancholi & Satyendra Kapoor (4 films together), Aditya Pancholi & Sangeeta Bijlani (3 films together), Aditya Pancholi & Mahesh Anand (2 films together), and Mahesh Anand & Laxmikant Berde (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tahqiqaat' means 'investigation' in Urdu, reflecting its crime-solving plot.
- It was one of the few Bollywood mysteries from the early 90s set in a rural Christian community.
- Director A. Jagannathan was better known for family dramas and comedies, making this a genre shift.
- The movie featured veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a supporting role, adding star power to a modest production.
- Unlike many Bollywood films of the time, it avoided musical dance numbers, focusing on suspense.
- The plot involving exhumation for a postmortem was considered bold for mainstream Hindi cinema then.
- It underperformed at the box office, leading to limited theatrical screenings and later TV broadcasts.