Falak(1988)
Falak is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Raakhee, Jackie Shroff, Madhavi, Shekhar Kapoor, and Anupam Kher. It follows the story of a watchman murdered by his corrupt employers, and his son's quest for revenge. The screenplay was written by Salim Khan, with music composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Kiran Kumar, and Supriya Pathak. Falak is noted for its intense action sequences and emotional family drama. The film was produced by V. Sagar Bhagat and released in 1988.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Shashilal K. Nair
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A poor watchman is killed by his corrupt bosses for trying to stop their crimes. Years later, his son Vijay grows up with a single goal: to avenge his father's death. He wages a personal war against the powerful criminals, risking everything for justice.
“Revenge is written in the sky.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Falak
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Jackie Shroff & Paresh Rawal (20 films together), Anupam Kher & Paresh Rawal (19 films together), Anupam Kher & Kiran Kumar (10 films together), Kiran Kumar & Paresh Rawal (6 films together), and Anupam Kher & Supriya Pathak (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Falak' means 'sky' in Hindi, but the story is grounded in crime and revenge rather than any celestial theme.
- It was one of the few 1980s Bollywood films to feature actor Raj Kiran in a prominent role, though he was more known for his work in the previous decade.
- The movie includes a cameo by veteran actor Shreeram Lagoo, who often played authoritative or political figures in Hindi cinema.
- Director Shashilal K. Nair was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his early directorial ventures in Hindi films.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for disco hits, but here the music had a more dramatic, suspenseful tone.
- Despite its action-drama plot, the film did not perform well at the box office and is rarely recalled in mainstream Bollywood discussions today.
- Some scenes were shot in typical 1980s Mumbai industrial settings, reflecting the era's urban crime film aesthetics.