Aakhri Baazi(1989)
'Aakhri Baazi' is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Ashim S. Samanta and produced by Shakti Samanta. The film stars Govinda, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kunal Goswami, Mandakini, and Sonam in key roles. Set in Calcutta, the story follows Ram Kumar, a wealthy man who seeks revenge after his police officer friend Laxman is killed by a mysterious don named Cobra. Ram's investigation leads him to suspect his own brother Prashant, creating a tense family conflict. The film is notable for its bilingual release, also made in Bengali as 'Mastan', and features music composed by Anu Malik. It was released on 14 April 1989 and runs for 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Aakhri Baazi is streaming on Airtel Xstream Play and YouTube.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1989
- Director
- Ashim S. Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
After his best friend, a police officer, is murdered by a crime lord known as Cobra, Ram Kumar vows to bring the killer to justice. But his investigation uncovers evidence that points to his own brother as the mastermind. Ram must decide between family loyalty and his promise to avenge his friend.
“The last hand decides everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aakhri Baazi
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (8 films together), Govinda & Mandakini (4 films together), Moushumi Chatterjee & Shatrughan Sinha (4 films together), Sonam & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (3 films together), Govinda & Moushumi Chatterjee (3 films together), and Sadashiv Amrapurkar & Moushumi Chatterjee (3 films together).
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.