Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan(1991)
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language family crime drama film directed by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in a double role as a police commissioner father and his rebellious son, alongside Shilpa Shirodkar, Sumalatha, Kader Khan, and Gulshan Grover. The story follows Vijay Kumar, a strict police officer, and his wife Suman, who spoil their son Suraj with excessive love, leading him to become a brat and eventually a criminal. The film explores the painful conflict between a father's duty and his love for his son. Mithun Chakraborty's dual performance received critical acclaim, with reviewers noting his ability to portray two distinct characters convincingly. The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan. The film was released on August 2, 1991 in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Vimal Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Police Commissioner Vijay Kumar and his wife Suman love their son Suraj too much. They never discipline him. Suraj grows up spoiled and rebellious. Vijay sends him to boarding school, but Suraj hates him for it. Years later, Suraj returns as a criminal working with a gangster. Vijay must choose between his duty as a police officer and his love for his son.
“Heaven and Hell are the choices you make”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Kader Khan (22 films together), Gulshan Grover & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Kader Khan (7 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Gulshan Grover (5 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Vimal Kumar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a twist on a famous dialogue from the 1975 blockbuster Deewaar.
- Mithun Chakraborty played both father and son, but the dual role was not heavily promoted in the film's marketing.
- Director Umesh Mehra had previously directed Mithun in action films like Disco Dancer and Dance Dance.
- The film's plot drew direct comparisons to Shakti, but with a focus on generational conflict rather than police duty.
- This was one of several early 1990s films where Mithun played dual roles, including Jallad and Waqt Ka Badshah.
- Actress Sumalata, who played the father's love interest, was a leading star in South Indian cinema at the time.
- The movie released during a period when Mithun's star power was shifting towards character roles and B-grade action films.