Kala Bazaar(1989)
Kala Bazaar is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Kader Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff in lead roles. It is a remake of the Tamil film Panam Paththum Seiyum and was later remade in Kannada as Lancha Lancha Lancha. The story exposes the widespread bribery system in 1980s Indian government offices. It follows a corrupt clerk named Kimtilal who uses a tea vendor to collect bribes. The film is noted for its strong social message and Kader Khan's acclaimed performance. It did not perform well at the box office but remains remembered for its bold theme.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 1989
- Director
- Rakesh Roshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A government clerk named Kimtilal runs a clever bribery racket using a tea vendor. His son Kamal becomes a police officer through bribes. Kamal's best friend Vijay loses his father to the same corrupt system. When a building collapses due to illegal permits, Kamal must arrest his own father. Vijay seeks revenge when the court lets Kimtilal go free.
“Every file has a price.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kala Bazaar
Cast reunions in this film: Kiran Kumar & Kader Khan (12 films together), Anil Kapoor & Kader Khan (12 films together), Kader Khan & Shreeram Lagoo (12 films together), Jackie Shroff & Anil Kapoor (11 films together), Jackie Shroff & Kader Khan (10 films together), and Kader Khan & Raza Murad (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kala Bazaar' translates to 'black market', directly reflecting its theme of systemic corruption.
- This was one of the few films where actor Anil Kapoor played a police officer who is inherently corrupt from the start.
- Director Rakesh Roshan also played a supporting role in the film as Kimtilal's honest colleague, Raghunath.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Shammi Kapoor in a special appearance during a party scene.
- A subplot involving a corrupt gynecologist was considered a bold critique of medical malpractice in its time.
- The film's climax was shot at the iconic Victoria Terminus railway station in Mumbai, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Despite its serious theme, the film included several popular songs composed by R.D. Burman, like 'Milegi Milegi'.