Balwaan(1992)
Balwaan is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Deepak Anand and produced by Raju Mavani. The film stars Suniel Shetty as the lead, with Divya Bharti and Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles. The story follows Arjun Singh, an honest police officer who is framed for murder by a powerful gangster named Bhaiji. After Bhaiji murders Arjun's family, Arjun escapes from prison to seek revenge. The film is known for its raw, violent action sequences and Shetty's intense performance. It was released on September 11, 1992, and has since become a cult favorite among fans of 1990s Bollywood action cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Deepak Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Arjun Singh is a young police officer who wants to clean up Mumbai. But the city is controlled by a ruthless gangster named Bhaiji. When Bhaiji frames Arjun for murder and kills his family, Arjun breaks out of jail. Now he is a fugitive with nothing to lose. He will stop at nothing to make Bhaiji pay for what he did.
“When the system fails, one man fights back”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Balwaan
Cast reunions in this film: Tinnu Anand & Danny Denzongpa (7 films together), Sunil Shetty & Tinnu Anand (4 films together), Sunil Shetty & Danny Denzongpa (4 films together), Sunil Shetty & Ishrat Ali (3 films together), Sunil Shetty & Avtar Gill (3 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Arun Bakshi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Balwaan: The Mighty' but was shortened for release.
- It was one of the few 90s action films where the hero, played by Dharmendra, was a police officer from start to finish.
- The movie's climax was shot at the famous Victoria Terminus railway station in Mumbai.
- Actress Madhoo, fresh from her hit 'Roja', played the female lead opposite the much older Dharmendra.
- The soundtrack by Bappi Lahiri included a song picturised on a young Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance.
- Director Deepak Anand was primarily known for B-movies and thrillers in the 1980s.
- Despite its action genre, the film performed poorly at the box office compared to Dharmendra's earlier hits.