Zindagi Ek Juaa(1992)
Zindagi Ek Juaa is a 1992 Hindi tragedy drama film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shakti Kapoor, and Suresh Oberoi. The story follows Harikishan, a poor driver who becomes entangled in his boss's illegal smuggling operations after being promoted for saving his life. The film explores themes of blind loyalty, crime, and the devastating consequences of trusting the wrong person. Originally conceived with Amitabh Bachchan, the role went to Anil Kapoor after a fallout between the actor and director. The film is known for its dark tone and tragic ending. It was released in 1992 and is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Prakash Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Harikishan is a poor driver who saves his rich boss from an accident. His boss rewards him with a promotion. But the promotion comes with a dark secret. Harikishan is now part of his boss's illegal smuggling business. He wants to escape, but his boss threatens his family. Harikishan must choose between his loyalty and his freedom.
“Life is a gamble. Choose wisely.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Zindagi Ek Juaa
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Anupam Kher & Anil Kapoor (23 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Anupam Kher & Amrish Puri (17 films together), and Anupam Kher & Madhuri Dixit (16 films together).
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'.