Asmaan Se Ooncha(1989)
Asmaan Se Ooncha is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Mehul Kumar and produced by Sujit Kumar under the Shiv Bhakti Films banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Raj Babbar, and Anita Raj in lead roles. The story revolves around a generations-old feud between two families in a village, and the unexpected friendship that forms between the sons of the rival households. The film explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the courage to break cycles of hatred. It was noted for its strong performances and emotional narrative typical of late-80s Bollywood action-drama. The film was released in 1989.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, SonyLiv, YuppTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1989
- Director
- Mehul Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
Two families in a village have been enemies for so long that no one remembers why. Suraj and Vikram, the sons of the rival families, are forced to lead their sides into violence. But when Suraj saves Vikram's life, a secret friendship begins. Can they convince their families to choose peace over revenge?
“A friendship higher than the sky”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Asmaan Se Ooncha
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Dinesh Hingoo (11 films together), Raj Babbar & Anita Raj (11 films together), Raj Babbar & Jeetendra (7 films together), Govinda & Jeetendra (6 films together), Govinda & Anita Raj (5 films together), and Jeetendra & Anita Raj (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Asmaan Se Ooncha' translates to 'Higher Than the Sky', which reflects the theme of ambition and rivalry.
- This was one of the few films where action star Jeetendra played a character named 'King', a role more associated with intense drama than his usual dancing hero image.
- Director Mehul Kumar would later achieve major commercial success with the iconic revenge drama 'Krantiveer' just a few years later in 1994.
- The movie features a soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the songs did not become major chartbusters.
- Actor Raj Babbar, who plays the police officer, was a prominent figure in parallel cinema and his casting in this commercial action film was notable.
- The film's release coincided with a period where multi-starrer action dramas were popular, but it did not perform strongly at the box office.
- A key plot point involves the two rivals becoming friends, a narrative device less common in the typically straightforward revenge stories of the era.