Mardon Wali Baat(1988)
Mardon Wali Baat is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Brij. The lead cast includes Dharmendra, Sanjay Dutt, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Prada. The story follows a widow named Shefali who hires two mercenaries to kill a dacoit named Sunder Singh after he murders her police officer husband. The film is set in a lawless village where the dacoit rules through fear. It is noted for its strong performances and action sequences typical of late-1980s Bollywood. The film was released in theaters in 1988.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Brij
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A dacoit named Sunder Singh kills an honest police officer. The officer's widow, Shefali, hires two mercenaries to destroy Sunder Singh and his gang. The mercenaries must fight through the dacoit's army to bring justice.
“Revenge is a man's duty”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mardon Wali Baat
Cast reunions in this film: Danny Denzongpa & Dharmendra (9 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Dharmendra (4 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together), and Sanjay Dutt & Shabana Azmi (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, a famous Telugu director who also made Hindi movies.
- It stars Mithun Chakraborty, who was known for action roles in the 1980s.
- The movie is a remake of the 1986 Telugu film 'Jailu Pakshi', also directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
- Actress Kimi Katkar, who plays a key role, was a popular glamour star of that era.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style songs.
- It was released during a period when Mithun Chakraborty starred in many action films about revenge.
- The title 'Mardon Wali Baat' translates to 'A Matter of Men', hinting at the masculine themes.