Tezaab(1988)

Storyline

A young man joins the military to serve his country. He falls in love with a woman whose father forces her into dancing and prostitution. After being unjustly exiled, he returns as a hardened gangster seeking revenge.

“A soldier's love turns him into a vengeful gangster.”

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Cast & Crew

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Anil KapoorActor

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Madhuri DixitActor

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N. ChandraDirector

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Trivia

• The film's iconic song 'Ek Do Teen' was originally written with 16 'teens', but the censor board asked for some to be removed.
• Madhuri Dixit, who played Mohini, was not the first choice; the role was initially offered to other actresses.
• The movie's climax was shot in a real-life Mumbai chawl to add authenticity to the gritty setting.
• Anil Kapoor performed many of his own stunts, including the action sequences in the film's violent scenes.
• The title 'Tezaab' means 'acid' in Hindi, symbolizing the corrosive effects of revenge and society.
• Director N. Chandra drew inspiration from real-life stories of college violence and urban crime in the 1980s.
• The film was a major box office hit and helped establish Madhuri Dixit as a leading star in Bollywood.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Tezaab

Madhuri Dixit&Anil Kapoor

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