Tilak(1992)
Tilak is a 1992 Hindi action film directed by Yash Chouhan. The lead cast includes Shilpa Shirodkar, Siddharth, Poonam Jhawer, Satish Shah, Paresh Rawal, and Johny Lever. The story follows Mangala, a young girl whose mother dies by suicide after being raped by a police officer. Mangala grows up to become a masked dacoit, wearing a red tilak on her forehead as a symbol of her revenge vow. She terrorizes the region and swears to kill the officer responsible. The film blends action, romance, and drama, with a strong female lead at its center. It received mixed reviews but is remembered for Shilpa Shirodkar's intense performance. The film was released in India on October 30, 1992.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Yash Chouhan
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A young girl watches her mother die after a police officer rapes her. She grows up to become a feared dacoit, hiding her face behind a mask. She swears to kill the officer and anyone who takes his place. But when she falls in love with an honest police officer, her revenge mission gets complicated.
“A mark of revenge, a heart of love”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tilak
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Satish Shah (8 films together), Kiran Kumar & Paresh Rawal (6 films together), Paresh Rawal & Goga Kapoor (4 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Paresh Rawal (3 films together), Kiran Kumar & Satish Shah (3 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Goga Kapoor (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Chanda' after the main character, but was renamed 'Tilak' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actress Meenakshi Seshadri played a dacoit, a role type more associated with actors like Phoolan Devi.
- The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular duo who rarely scored for films with a female bandit as the protagonist.
- Director Lawrence D'Souza was known for family dramas, making this action-oriented story a slight departure from his usual work.
- The film released during a period when stories about bandits turning a new leaf were gaining some popularity in Indian cinema.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the police officer, was at the peak of his action-hero fame in the early 1990s.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film did not achieve major commercial success compared to other action films of that year.