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Dushman Zamana(1992)

4.1/10
Hindi minstheatrical

Dushman Zamana is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Jagdish A. Sharma. The film stars Armaan Kohli, Divya Bharti, Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, and Kiran Kumar. The story follows a wealthy college student named Seema who falls in love with a poor orphan named Vijay, leading her father to hire a criminal to frame Vijay for murder. The film explores themes of class conflict, parental betrayal, and the power of love. It features music composed by Kishore Sharma and Mahesh Sharma with lyrics by Anwar Sagar. The film was released in Indian theaters on 2 October 1992.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1992
Director
Jagdish A. Sharma
Language
Hindi
Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A wealthy college girl named Seema falls in love with Vijay, a poor orphan who studies hard to escape poverty. When her money-obsessed father discovers their secret romance, he hires a dangerous criminal to frame Vijay for murder. Seema must choose between her family's wealth and the man she loves.

When love becomes a crime

Film Details

4.1Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDushman Zamana

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dushman Zamana

Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Paresh Rawal (14 films together), Kiran Kumar & Paresh Rawal (6 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kiran Kumar (4 films together), Divya Bharti & Gulshan Grover (3 films together), Kiran Kumar & Jagdish A. Sharma (3 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Arman Kohli (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director, Jagdish A. Sharma, was better known as a producer for many successful 1980s films.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Jeetendra played a negative role as the villainous businessman.
  • The movie was a remake of the 1988 Telugu film 'Marana Mrudangam', which itself was inspired by Hollywood.
  • Actress Meenakshi Seshadri, known for dance, performed a classical number 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' that became popular.
  • The film underperformed at the box office despite its star cast and dramatic revenge plot.
  • It featured veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, adding his signature dialogue delivery to the courtroom scenes.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, blending his typical disco style with more traditional melodies.

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