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Awwal Number(1990)

4.8/10
Hindi•138 mins•theatrical•

Awwal Number is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language sports action film directed and produced by Dev Anand. The film stars Dev Anand, Aamir Khan, Ekta Sohini, Aditya Pancholi, and Neeta Puri. The story follows Sunny, a young cricketer who replaces the arrogant captain Ronny, sparking a bitter rivalry. Meanwhile, a terrorist group plots to bomb the stadium during a crucial India-Australia match. DIG Vikram Singh races to stop the attack while Sunny fights to prove his worth on the field. The film is notable for blending cricket drama with a suspenseful terrorist plot. Dev Anand originally offered the role of Ronny to cricketer Imran Khan. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri with lyrics by Amit Khanna. The film was released in 1990 and features a cameo by supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Director:Dev Anand
Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Internet Archive
Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Dev Anand
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A young cricketer named Sunny replaces the arrogant captain Ronny in the Indian team. Ronny becomes jealous and plots revenge against Sunny. At the same time, terrorists plan to bomb the stadium during a big match. A brave police officer must stop them while Sunny fights to win the game for his country.

“Cricket, revenge, and a bomb threat”

Film Details

4.8Rating
138Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleAwwal Number

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Dev Anand, Actor in Awwal Number
Dev AnandActor
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Aamir Khan, Actor in Awwal Number
Aamir KhanActor
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Ekta SohiniActor
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Aftab Shivdasani, Actor in Awwal Number
Aftab ShivdasaniYoung Sunny
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Neeta PuriMaria
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Sudhir PandeySundaram
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Aditya Pancholi, Actor in Awwal Number
Aditya PancholiRanvir Singh (Ronny)
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Bappi LahiriMusic
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Dev Anand, Director in Awwal Number
Dev AnandDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Awwal Number

Cast reunions in this film: Bappi Lahiri & Aditya Pancholi (3 films together).

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Bappi LahiriOriginal Music Composer
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Aditya Pancholi
Aditya PancholiActor
Bappi Lahiri × Aditya Pancholi — 3 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Awwal Number' translates to 'First Number' in English, referencing cricket batting order.
  • Dev Anand not only directed and starred in the film but also wrote the story and screenplay himself.
  • It was one of the earliest Hindi films to combine cricket with a terrorist threat plot, predating similar themes in later movies.
  • The movie features real-life cricket commentator Tony Greig in a cameo role during the match sequences.
  • Despite its star cast, the film was a box office disappointment and received mixed reviews from critics.
  • Some scenes were shot at the actual Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, adding authenticity to the cricket setting.
  • The soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style music in the 1980s and 1990s.

Frequently Asked Questions