Kali Ganga(1990)
Kali Ganga is a 1990 Hindi action film directed by the Ramsay brothers. It stars Dimple Kapadia as the titular dacoit, alongside Govinda, Suresh Oberoi, and Prem Chopra. The story follows Gangavati, a village woman who turns to banditry after her mother dies from shock caused by the local Thakur's men. She seeks revenge against Thakur Hukumchand and his three violent sons. The film was part of the late 80s and early 90s trend of female dacoit dramas in Bollywood. It received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office. Critics noted that Dimple Kapadia's elegant screen presence did not suit the role of a rugged outlaw.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Raj N. Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Gangavati's mother dies from shock after Thakur's men attack her brother. She joins a band of dacoits to learn fighting and seeks revenge. Inspector Shiva falls in love with her but must decide between duty and love. Gangavati must destroy Thakur and his sons to free her village.
“A woman's revenge knows no bounds”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kali Ganga
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Govinda (21 films together), Gulshan Grover & Prem Chopra (20 films together), Prem Chopra & Govinda (12 films together), Prem Chopra & Suresh Oberoi (8 films together), Prem Chopra & Om Shivpuri (8 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Dimple Kapadia (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the real-life dacoit queen Phoolan Devi, who surrendered in 1983.
- It was one of the few films where actress Moushumi Chatterjee played a negative role.
- The movie's climax was shot in the rocky ravines of Chambal, known for dacoit activity.
- Director Raj N. Sippy was known for action films, but this was his only major female-led revenge drama.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a hit qawwali song 'Allah Meherbaan'.
- Despite its action theme, the film underperformed at the box office compared to other 1990s dacoit films.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor played a supporting role, continuing his streak of villainous characters in that era.