Isi Ka Naam Zindagi(1992)
Isi Ka Naam Zindagi is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language supernatural action comedy film directed by Kalidas. The lead cast includes Aamir Khan, Farah, Pran, and Shakti Kapoor in a double role. Set during the British Raj, the story follows an old man named Bansiram who refuses to sell his land to a greedy landlord's son. The film blends family drama, romance, and ghostly intervention. It is a remake of the Bengali film Banchharamer Bagaan, which won a National Award. Despite strong performances, especially by Pran, the film was a commercial failure at the box office. The soundtrack features songs by Bappi Lahiri and Anup Jalota.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Kalidas
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
An old man named Bansiram owns a piece of land given to him by a kind landlord. After the landlord dies, his greedy son tries to steal the land. Bansiram refuses to give it up. His grandson Chhotu dreams of building a distillery on the land. The battle for the land takes a supernatural turn when the dead landlord returns as a ghost.
“This is what life is all about.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Isi Ka Naam Zindagi
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Pran (5 films together), Asrani & Beena Banerjee (5 films together), Pran & Beena Banerjee (5 films together), Beena Banerjee & Farha Naaz (4 films together), Asrani & Farha Naaz (3 films together), and Asrani & Aamir Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Kalidas was a former assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
- It features veteran actor A.K. Hangal in a key role, known for his work in classic films like 'Sholay'.
- The movie's title is a popular Hindi phrase meaning 'This is called life', often used in proverbs.
- The plot's focus on land rights and a zamindar reflects historical tensions in rural India.
- Actor Dev Kumar, who plays a dual role, had a long career primarily in supporting characters.
- The film was released during a period when larger-scale action and family dramas dominated Hindi cinema.
- Its storyline spans generations, a narrative style common in Indian literature and older films.