Raeeszada(1990)
Raeeszada is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Bharat Kapoor. The film stars Govinda, Sonam, Shashi Kapoor, and Asha Parekh in lead roles. The story follows Sanjay, an honest policeman who arrests a powerful gangster named Jagannath. When his corrupt senior officer frees the criminal, Sanjay resigns from the force and becomes a vigilante. The film explores themes of corruption, justice, and family sacrifice. It features a song sung by Govinda's mother, Nirmaladevi. Raeeszada was released on September 13, 1990, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Bharat Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
When honest policeman Sanjay arrests a powerful gangster, his corrupt boss sets the criminal free. Frustrated by the broken system, Sanjay quits his job. He decides to fight the gangster and his corrupt allies on his own terms, risking his life and his family's safety.
“One man's war against corruption”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raeeszada
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Shashi Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raiszaada' refers to the son of a wealthy or influential person, hinting at the protagonist's background.
- This was one of the few films where veteran actor Shashi Kapoor played the father to Govinda, despite only a 14-year age difference.
- Director Bharat Kapoor was primarily an actor; this film was one of his few directorial ventures in the early 90s.
- The movie was released during a wave of vigilante-themed action dramas in Bollywood, following the success of films like 'Ghayal'.
- Music director Bappi Lahiri, known for disco hits, composed the soundtrack, which did not become a major commercial success.
- A subplot involving the hero losing his girlfriend due to his vigilantism mirrored common tropes in 1980s' Hindi cinema.
- The film's climax and resolution were compared by some critics to the style of earlier Amitabh Bachchan 'angry young man' films.