Jeene Do(1990)
Jeene Do is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Rajesh Sethi. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Farah, and Sonam in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1988 Bengali film Aaghat. The story follows two friends who rebel against a tyrannical landlord in a rural village. The film features a supporting cast including Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, and Shakti Kapoor. The music was composed by Shyam-Surender with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Jeene Do was noted for its strong performances and emotional storyline. The film was produced by Rakesh Sethi under the NH Studioz banner. It was released in 1990 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Karamveer and Suraj are two friends living in a village ruled by a cruel landlord. When the landlord's men attack Karamveer's sister, the friends decide to fight back. But the landlord controls the police and the courts. The friends must risk everything to bring justice to their village.
“Let live, or let die.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeene Do
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt (20 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), and Anupam Kher & Amrish Puri (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by K. Bapaiah, known for his work in Telugu cinema, and marked one of his few Hindi directorial ventures.
- It features music by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the late 80s and early 90s.
- The movie starred Chunky Pandey in a lead role during a phase when he was often cast in action-oriented or dramatic parts.
- Jeene Do was released during a period when stories about rural exploitation were common in Bollywood.
- The film's title translates to 'Let Me Live,' reflecting the protagonist's struggle for dignity and freedom.
- It included actress Farah in a supporting role, who was active in B-movies and action films of that era.
- Despite its social theme, the movie did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.