Hum Farishte Nahin(1988)
Hum Farishte Nahin is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Jatin Kumar. The lead cast includes Raj Babbar, Poonam Dhillon, Om Puri, and Rameshwari. The story follows three escaped convicts who decide to help a poor farmer fight a corrupt landlord. The film explores themes of justice, redemption, and moral choice. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its strong performances and action sequences. The film was released in theaters in 1988 and later became available on DVD and streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Jatin Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
Three hardened criminals escape from prison and hide in a small town. They meet a helpless farmer whose land was stolen by a powerful landlord. The convicts decide to fight for the farmer's justice. They must battle the landlord's goons, corrupt police, and their own violent pasts.
“We are not angels, but we can do good”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hum Farishte Nahin
Cast reunions in this film: Om Puri & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (11 films together), Om Puri & Raj Babbar (7 films together), Raj Babbar & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (5 films together), Sushma & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (4 films together), Raj Babbar & Javed Khan (4 films together), and Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Javed Khan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'We Are Not Angels', reflecting the moral ambiguity of its escaped convict protagonists.
- It was one of the few films where actor Raj Kiran played a leading role, as the desperate man seeking revenge.
- Director Jatin Kumar had a very brief filmmaking career, with this being one of his only known directorial works.
- The movie was released during a peak era for action thrillers in Bollywood but did not achieve major commercial success.
- A key plot device involves the three escapees using their criminal skills to help an ordinary man, a common theme in 1980s Hindi cinema.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, featured the popular playback singer Kumar Sanu in one of his earlier film recordings.
- Much of the film's conflict revolves around the smuggler's illegal operations, a typical villain archetype in films of that period.