
Aakhri Baazi(1989)
Hindi mins
Aakhri Baazi (1989) is a Hindi film directed by Ashim Samanta. Starring Govinda, Mandakini and Shatrughan Sinha. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Aakhri Baazi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.
Director:Ashim Samanta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1989
- Director
- Ashim Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy man's best friend is a dedicated police officer. When the officer is killed while investigating a crime boss, the man vows revenge against the gang, even leaving his family behind to pursue it.
“A brother's vow. A gangster's downfall.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 April 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Aakhri Baazi' translates to 'The Final Game', hinting at the climactic showdown between the hero and the underworld.
- This was one of the few films where actor Naseeruddin Shah played a full-fledged negative role as the gangster Cobra.
- Director Ashim Samanta was the son of legendary filmmaker Shakti Samanta, known for films like 'Howrah Bridge' and 'Amar Prem'.
- The movie featured a cameo appearance by veteran actor Shammi Kapoor in a special role, adding star power to the supporting cast.
- Parts of the film were shot on location in Calcutta (now Kolkata), capturing the city's urban landscape of the late 1980s.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular dance number 'Pyar Ka Imtihaan' sung by Alisha Chinai.
- Despite being an action film, it underperformed at the box office compared to other major releases of that year.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aakhri Baazi
Actor-Shakaal8 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Shakaal3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Shakaal-Actor3 films →
Actor-Mac3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Police Commissioner2 films →
Actor-Mac2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
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Actor-Jagawar2 films →
Police Commissioner-Mac2 films →
Mac-Jagawar2 films →





