Pathar Ke Insan(1990)
Pathar Ke Insan is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Shomu Mukherjee. The cast includes Vinod Khanna, Sridevi, Jackie Shroff, and Poonam Dhillon in a special appearance. The story follows Arjun, a man who seeks revenge for his sister's death and marries Lata Rai as part of a plot. He later falls in love with her and must choose between revenge and redemption. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru. It was released on Indian Army Day and dedicated to the memory of Sashadhar Mukherjee. The soundtrack features songs by Bappi Lahiri and Amit Kumar.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Shomu Mukerji
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Arjun's sister is killed in a hit-and-run accident. He blames Lata Rai and vows revenge. He marries her to get close but falls in love. Now he must choose between his plan and his heart.
“When revenge meets love, hearts break”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pathar Ke Insan
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Poonam Dhillon (5 films together), Jackie Shroff & Saeed Jaffrey (5 films together), Vinod Khanna & Om Shivpuri (5 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Sridevi (4 films together), Sridevi & Om Shivpuri (4 films together), and Poonam Dhillon & Om Shivpuri (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the final film directed by Shomu Mukherjee before his death in 1991.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style hits in the 1980s.
- Actress Sangeeta Bijlani, who played Asha, was crowned Miss India in 1980.
- The movie was released the same year as the hit film 'Dil', which overshadowed it at the box office.
- It features veteran actor Shammi Kapoor in a supporting role, one of his later film appearances.
- The plot revolves around a singing competition, a common theme in films of that era.
- The title translates to 'People of Stone', symbolizing the hardened hearts from the rivalry.