Do Matwale(1991)
Do Matwale is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ajay Kashyap and produced by Pushpa S. Choudhary. The lead cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Chunky Pandey, Sonam, and Shilpa Shirodkar. The story follows Amar, a village boy who comes to the city for his mother's medical treatment, and his friendship with Ajay, a street-smart young man. Their bond breaks when Amar gets Ajay arrested, leading to a cycle of revenge and tragedy. The film is notable for its raw depiction of poverty, crime, and the emotional cost of revenge. It received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its intense performances and dramatic plot.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ajay Kashyap
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Amar arrives in the city to save his dying mother, but gets robbed immediately. Ajay helps him, and they become friends. When Amar stops Ajay from committing a robbery, Ajay gets arrested and swears revenge. Amar is forced into crime to pay for his mother's operation. Their conflict deepens when Ajay's sister falls in love with Amar. A brutal murder forces the two enemies to unite for revenge.
“Friends turned enemies. Enemies turned brothers.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Do Matwale
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt (20 films together), Gulshan Grover & Sanjay Dutt (19 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Chunky Panday (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Do Dushman' before being changed to 'Do Matwale'.
- It was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a double role in the early 90s.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s.
- A key action sequence was shot at the famous Film City studios in Mumbai.
- The film faced tough competition at the box office from bigger releases like 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'.
- Actress Kimi Katkar, who starred in the film, took a break from acting soon after its release.
- Director Ajay Kashyap primarily worked as an assistant director on larger films before this project.