C.I.D.(1990)
C.I.D. is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ajay Goel. The lead cast includes Vinod Khanna, Amrita Singh, Juhi Chawla, Suresh Oberoi, and Shafi Inamdar. The story follows C.I.D. Inspector Veer as he wages a personal war against Roshan Lala, the overlord of drug and gold smuggling in India. The film was the last production of noted director Brij Sadanah. It is loosely based on the Hollywood film Witness (1985). The movie is notable for having three distinct songs by Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, and Kumar Sanu. Juhi Chawla's item number in the film became a talking point in gossip magazines. The film was released on May 25, 1990, in India but failed at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Ajay Goel
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Inspector Veer of the C.I.D. is determined to catch Roshan Lala, a powerful crime lord who controls drug and gold smuggling. No witness dares to testify against Roshan Lala in court. Veer must find evidence and protect a brave witness, all while keeping his loved ones safe from the villain's attacks.
“One cop against an empire of crime.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for C.I.D.
Cast reunions in this film: Kiran Kumar & Alok Nath (6 films together), Amrita Singh & Suresh Oberoi (4 films together), Vinod Khanna & Alok Nath (4 films together), Kiran Kumar & Suresh Oberoi (3 films together), Alok Nath & Shafi Inamdar (3 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Amrita Singh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title C.I.D. was a common brand name for action movies in the 1990s, but this one is not a remake of the famous 1956 film of the same name.
- Actor Raza Murad, who played the villain Roshan Lala, was often typecast as a sophisticated antagonist in many films of this era.
- The movie featured action director Veeru Devgan, father of actor Ajay Devgn, who was known for his realistic stunt sequences.
- It was one of several mid-budget action dramas released around 1990 that capitalized on the popular 'police vs. smuggler' storyline.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included the song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai', which became a notable hit.
- Lead actor Sanjay Dutt was already a major star, but this film came during a period where he balanced action roles with more dramatic work.
- The film's climax, a common trope, likely involved a dramatic confrontation in a warehouse or dockyard setting typical of the genre.