Maha-Sangram(1990)
Maha-Sangram is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Mukul Anand. The ensemble cast includes Vinod Khanna, Govinda, Aditya Pancholi, Madhuri Dixit, Shaheen, Sonu Walia, and Amjad Khan. The story follows Vishal, who travels from Uttar Pradesh to Bombay after his brother Arjun is murdered. With help from a con-woman and her mentor, he investigates the killing and uncovers a criminal underworld led by Godha and Vishwaraj. The film features music composed by Anand–Milind with lyrics by Sameer. It was produced by Nitin Manmohan and released on 12 January 1990.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Mukul S. Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Vishal receives a telegram that his brother Arjun is dead. He travels to Bombay and learns Arjun was murdered. With the help of a clever con-woman, he enters the dangerous world of gangsters Godha and Vishwaraj. Vishal must fight to find the truth and avenge his brother.
“The battle for justice begins.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maha-Sangram
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amjad Khan (22 films together), Gulshan Grover & Govinda (21 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aditya Pancholi (11 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Kiran Kumar (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Maha-Sangram: The Final Battle' but was shortened for release.
- Mukul Anand directed this shortly before his landmark hit 'Agneepath', also starring Amitabh Bachchan.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the real Santa Cruz Police Station in Mumbai for authenticity.
- The character Babu Kasai Hyderabadi, played by Kader Khan, became a fan-favorite for his witty dialogues.
- It was one of the few 1990s films where Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda appeared together but did not share screen time.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a hit qawwali sung by Sudesh Bhosle.
- Despite its star cast, the film underperformed at the box office, overshadowed by other major releases that year.