Jungle Beauty(1991)
Jungle Beauty is a 1991 Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Dilip Gulati. The lead cast includes Joshina, Rajeev Kumar, and Puneet Issar. The story follows Bela, a woman raised in the jungle, who protects her animal family from poachers led by Onknala. She teams up with Veer Bahadur to fight the hunters and save the elephant Bhola. The film is notable for its use of real animals, including a monkey named Gangaram and an elephant named Bhola, in key roles. It was produced under the Promise Pictures banner and released on 18 October 1991 with a runtime of 139 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Dilip Gulati
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
Bela lives alone in the jungle with her animal friends. When a ruthless poacher named Onknala tries to capture her elephant Bhola, she must fight back. With the help of a brave stranger named Veer Bahadur, she faces danger, betrayal, and fire to protect her home.
“Love and danger in the wild.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in the scenic forests of Ooty, known for its lush greenery and wildlife.
- It features a rare on-screen pairing of actors Mithun Chakraborty and Kimi Katkar.
- The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for his disco-style songs in the 1980s.
- This movie is one of the few jungle-themed musicals made in Bollywood during the early 1990s.
- Director Dilip Gulati was primarily known for directing B-grade action films in that era.
- The film's release coincided with a trend of adventure movies inspired by Hollywood's 'Tarzan' series.
- It performed poorly at the box office, leading to limited theatrical screenings across India.