Pyar Ka Karz(1990)
Pyar Ka Karz is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by K. Bapaiah. The lead cast includes Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Meenakshi Sheshadri, and Neelam Kothari. The story follows musician Ravi Shankar, who is falsely accused of murder and forced into a life of crime. His lover, Dr. Naina, works to prove his innocence while he struggles to survive. The film blends romance, betrayal, and action in a classic Bollywood style. It received mixed reviews upon release but gained a cult following for its emotional depth and Mithun's performance. The movie was released in theaters in 1990.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- K. Bapaiah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A talented singer named Ravi Shankar falls in love with Dr. Naina. After being framed for a murder he did not commit, he escapes prison and joins the criminal underworld. His lover must find the real killer before Ravi loses himself completely to darkness.
“Love's debt must be paid”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pyar Ka Karz
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), Asrani & Aruna Irani (17 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Asrani (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Karz' but was renamed to avoid confusion with the 1980 hit of the same name starring Rishi Kapoor.
- Mithun Chakraborty performed his own stunts for many action sequences, including a risky car chase scene.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri that was not released on the original audio cassette.
- It was shot in parts of rural Maharashtra, using real locations instead of sets for several dramatic scenes.
- A subplot involving a courtroom drama was cut from the final edit to reduce the film's runtime.
- The film's release coincided with a major strike in the film industry, affecting its initial promotion.
- Pyarelaal, a popular comedian of the time, makes a cameo appearance in a comic relief scene.