Kasam(1988)
Kasam is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Umesh Mehra. The lead cast includes Anil Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, Pran, Kader Khan, and Gulshan Grover. The story follows Inspector Krishna, an honest police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug ring in a village controlled by a dacoit. After being framed and imprisoned for years, Krishna vows revenge upon his release. The film features a soundtrack composed by Bappi Lahiri, with popular songs like 'Garam Garam Pani' and 'Kasam Kya Hoti Hai'. Kasam is notable for its intense revenge narrative and strong performances, particularly by Anil Kapoor in a dual role as the undercover cop and the vengeful ex-convict. The film was released in 1988 and is available on YouTube and other digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Umesh Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Inspector Krishna goes undercover to a remote village to stop a drug ring run by a powerful dacoit. The dacoit frames Krishna for murder, sending him to prison for years. After his release, Krishna vows revenge and returns to the village with a new identity to destroy his enemies.
“His vow became his destiny.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kasam
Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Kader Khan (32 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Kader Khan & Satyendra Kapoor (21 films together), Gulshan Grover & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Aruna Irani & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), and Anil Kapoor & Kader Khan (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kasam' was also used for a 2001 film starring Raveena Tandon, but they are unrelated stories.
- Actor Raj Babbar, who played the lead, was known for serious roles but performed his own action stunts in this film.
- The movie was shot in rural locations to authentically depict the village setting described in the plot.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the late 1980s.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Bollywood frequently addressed social issues like drug trafficking.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for the female lead role before it went to another actress.