Mohabbat Ke Dushman(1988)
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (transl. Enemy of love) is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film produced and directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Sanjay Dutt, and Farah in lead roles. The story is set in 18th century India and follows Shamajaan, a woman whose beauty attracts the unwanted attention of a powerful tyrant. The narrative explores themes of honour, reputation, and the battle between good and evil. The film is notable for its strong performances, particularly by Amrish Puri as the villain, and its classic Bollywood action-drama style. It was released in 1988 and is available for streaming on some platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Prakash Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
In 18th century India, a woman named Shamajaan is abducted by a cruel tyrant. She escapes but is betrayed by those she trusts. A wise tribal leader, Rehmat Khan, decides to protect her. He must fight a powerful enemy to save her honour and her life.
“When love fights against tyranny”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mohabbat Ke Dushman
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Suresh Oberoi (12 films together), Amrish Puri & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Hema Malini & Satyendra Kapoor (6 films together), Amrish Puri & Farha Naaz (6 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Satyendra Kapoor (6 films together), and Sanjay Dutt & Farha Naaz (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a comeback vehicle for veteran actor Raaj Kumar after a career slump.
- Director Prakash Mehra reused the same desert filming locations from his earlier hit 'Sharaabi' (1984).
- The song 'Allah Kare Maula Kare' became popular in wedding celebrations across North India in the late 1980s.
- This was one of the few films where Amrish Puri played a tribal chieftain instead of his usual urban villain roles.
- The movie's production was delayed due to scheduling conflicts between Hema Malini and Raaj Kumar.
- Kalyanji-Anandji composed the music, marking their last collaboration with director Prakash Mehra.
- The film underperformed at the box office, ending Prakash Mehra's successful streak with action dramas.