Izzat(1991)
'Izzat' (transl. Respect) is a 1991 Hindi-language action film directed by Ashok Gaikwad. The cast includes Jackie Shroff, Sangeeta Bijlani, Shakti Kapoor, and Gulshan Grover. The story follows Inspector Siddanth, who is framed for murder by a corrupt village lord and a politician. Siddanth escapes prison and goes undercover as a woman to expose the criminals. The film features a large ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Amjad Khan, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. It is a remake of the 1984 Bengali film 'Shatru'. The soundtrack was composed by Shyam-Surender with vocals by Mohammed Aziz and Udit Narayan. The film was noted for its action sequences and Jackie Shroff's dual-role performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ashok Gaikwad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
An honest police inspector is framed for murder by a powerful village lord. He escapes from prison and disguises himself as a woman. His mission is to clear his name, expose the real criminals, and win back his love.
“Respect is worth dying for.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Izzat
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amjad Khan (22 films together), Jackie Shroff & Gulshan Grover (21 films together), Jackie Shroff & Paresh Rawal (20 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Paresh Rawal (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Ashok Gaekwad was primarily known as a cinematographer, with Izzat being one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the lead, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame but took on this more serious action role.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Maharashtra to capture the village setting authentically.
- Izzat featured veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar in a supporting role, known for his iconic villain characters in the 90s.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for his disco hits but provided a more traditional score for this film.
- Despite being an action film, it included several emotional family drama scenes which were common in early 90s Bollywood.
- The film's title 'Izzat' translates to 'honor', reflecting the central theme of respect and dignity in the storyline.