Aaj Ka Robin Hood(1988)
Aaj Ka Robin Hood (Translation: Today's Robin Hood) is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language adventure-drama film directed and produced by Tapan Sinha. The lead cast includes actors portraying a young farmer, a cruel landlord, and a mentor figure. The story is set in a rural Indian village where a greedy landlord exploits poor farmers. The hero begins stealing from the rich to distribute resources to the needy. The film is notable for its direct adaptation of the Robin Hood legend into an Indian context. It received praise for its strong social message and engaging storytelling. The movie was released in 1988.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Tapan Sinha
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
A poor farmer in a village controlled by a cruel landlord decides to fight back. He starts stealing grain and money from the rich and giving them to the starving poor. As his rebellion grows, he faces violence, betrayal, and the loss of his home. With the help of a mysterious mentor, he leads a final battle to free his village.
“Steal from the rich, feed the poor”
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Trivia
- The film is a Hindi remake of director Tapan Sinha's own Bengali film 'Aaj Ka Robin Hood' from the same year.
- It was shot in both Hindi and Bengali versions simultaneously, with different lead actors for each language.
- The movie blends a historical setting with comedy, a rare mix for films about India's independence struggle.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the revolutionary Jatin, was a major star known for dance roles at the time.
- The film's title references Robin Hood to connect a Western folk hero to Indian anti-colonial resistance.
- It performed modestly at the box office compared to Mithun's typical action or disco-themed hits of the era.
- Director Tapan Sinha was better known for serious social dramas, making this a departure into lighter storytelling.