Vishwatma(1992)
Vishwatma is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajiv Rai and produced by Gulshan Rai. The film stars an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Naseeruddin Shah, Chunky Pandey, Sonam, and Divya Bharti in her Hindi debut. The story follows Inspector Prabhat Singh, who is tasked with capturing a powerful crime lord operating from Kenya. The film was extensively shot in Kenya, making it the first Indian film to be filmed there. It was the most expensive Indian film at the time of its production. Vishwatma was a commercial success, earning over ₹95 million worldwide and becoming the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 1992. The soundtrack, composed by Viju Shah, was a major hit, with the song 'Saat Samundar Paar' achieving cult status. The film received critical acclaim for its screenplay and action sequences.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Rajiv Rai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Inspector Prabhat Singh is an honest Indian police officer whose life is shattered when a crime lord kills his younger brother. Disowned by his father, he quits his job. But when the same criminal expands his empire to Kenya, Prabhat is called back. He must team up with a vengeful young man and a reluctant Kenyan cop to bring the villain to justice.
“Justice knows no borders.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vishwatma
Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Gulshan Grover & Amrish Puri (16 films together), Amrish Puri & Dalip Tahil (14 films together), Amrish Puri & Naseeruddin Shah (11 films together), Amrish Puri & Sunny Deol (11 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Raza Murad (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's working title was 'Surya' before being changed to 'Vishwatma'.
- It was one of the first major Bollywood films to be extensively shot in Kenya, showcasing its landscapes.
- The song 'Saat Samundar Paar' was picturized on a then-unknown actress, Divya Bharti, who became an overnight sensation.
- Composer Viju Shah created the film's music, marking a significant early success in his career.
- The climax features a dramatic fight on a moving train, a technically complex sequence for its time.
- Actor Naseeruddin Shah played a police officer of Indian origin serving in the Kenyan police force.
- The film's title 'Vishwatma' translates to 'Universal Soul', contrasting with its action-thriller plot.