Meri Zabaan(1989)
Meri Zabaan is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Shibu Mitra. The ensemble cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Shashi Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Vinod Mehra, Farah Naaz, Kimi Katkar, and Tanuja. The story follows Krishna Singh, a man who witnesses the murder of his parents by a terrorist and dedicates his life to revenge. The film is set in a corrupt city where undercover agents, double-crossers, and criminals operate freely. It is notable for casting Shashi Kapoor in a rare negative role as the villain Raja Vijay Singh. The film was produced during the peak of Bollywood's action era in the late 1980s.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- Shibu Mitra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Krishna Singh's parents are murdered by a terrorist named Raja Vijay Singh. Years later, Krishna grows up and sets out to find and kill the man who destroyed his family. He faces betrayal, love, and violence as he gets closer to his target.
“A son's revenge knows no limits”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Meri Zabaan
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Amjad Khan (9 films together), Amjad Khan & Vinod Mehra (9 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Vinod Mehra (8 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Sharat Saxena (6 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Rakesh Bedi (5 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Tej Sapru (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was the final film of actor Vinod Mehra, who passed away before its release.
- The film's title, 'Meri Zaban', translates to 'My Tongue', referencing the free press newspaper central to the plot.
- Director Shibu Mitra was primarily known as an editor, having worked on films like 'Disco Dancer' and 'Dharm Adhikari'.
- Child actor Master Makarand, who played the son, was a popular figure in 1980s Hindi cinema.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in that era.
- Despite its thriller plot, the film did not perform well commercially upon release.
- The story revolves around press freedom, a theme less common in the action-dramas of the late 1980s.