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Zindagi Ek Juaa(1992)

5.5/10
Hindi174 mins

Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) is a 174-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Mehra. Starring Suresh Oberoi, N. Satyen and Anupam Kher. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Zindagi Ek Juaa stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1992.

Director:Prakash Mehra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1992
Director
Prakash Mehra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 54m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A man gets a big promotion after saving his boss's life. He changes his name and follows every order, only to discover he's helping with crimes. When he tries to quit, his mother is taken hostage, forcing him to find a way to save her and himself from both his boss and the police.

A loyal servant becomes a captive accomplice.

Film Details

5.5Rating
174Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1992
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only film where Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher played lead roles together under director Prakash Mehra.
  • The film's title 'Zindagi Ek Juaa' translates to 'Life is a Gamble', reflecting the main character's risky choices.
  • Prakash Mehra, known for big Amitabh Bachchan hits, directed this as one of his few films in the early 90s without Bachchan.
  • The movie featured a special appearance by popular comedian Jagdeep in a supporting role.
  • Despite starring major actors, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
  • Music director Kalyanji-Anandji composed the score, continuing their long partnership with Prakash Mehra.
  • The plot involving a name change and forced criminal work echoed themes from earlier Mehra films like 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Zindagi Ek Juaa

Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-Shakti Dholakia24 films
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-Actor23 films
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-Actor17 films
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-Actor16 films
Actor-CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar12 films
Shakti Dholakia-Music Composer10 films
Shakti Dholakia-CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar10 films
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-Music Composer6 films
Jagjit 'JJ' Singh-CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar6 films
Actor-CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar5 films
CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar-Director4 films
Actor-CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar3 films

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