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Aakhri Baazi(1989)

5.5/10
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

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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.

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