Rukhsat(1988)
Rukhsat is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Simi Garewal. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anuradha Patel, Marc Zuber, Amrish Puri, and Pradeep Kumar. The story follows Arjun, a poor mechanic who loves wealthy Sapna. After being arrested and separated from Sapna, he becomes a hitman hired to kill her husband. The film is notable for its quiet, European-influenced style and its anti-hero protagonist. It was a box office failure but has gained a cult following for its mature storytelling. The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, with the hit song 'Deewana Main Hoon Tera' sung by Kishore Kumar. The film was released on June 10, 1988 in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 1988
- Director
- Simi Garewal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A poor mechanic named Arjun loves a wealthy woman named Sapna. Her father has him arrested, and Sapna marries another man in America. Years later, Arjun becomes a hired killer. His next target is Sapna's husband. He must choose between his duty as a killer and his love for the woman he never forgot.
“Love made him a killer. Love made him a savior.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rukhsat
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Mithun Chakraborty (19 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Amrish Puri (4 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Mithun Chakraborty (3 films together), and Amrish Puri & Pradeep Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was Simi Garewal's directorial debut, making her one of the few actress-turned-directors in 1980s Hindi cinema.
- The film's title 'Rukhsat' means 'farewell' or 'permission to leave' in Urdu, reflecting the story's central separation.
- Actor Deepak Parashar, who played the lead, was better known for supporting roles and B-movies at the time.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, did not produce any major hit songs, which was unusual for his work in that era.
- Much of the film was shot on location in Bombay (now Mumbai), capturing the city's urban landscape of the late 1980s.
- The plot involves the male lead borrowing money from a client, a detail highlighting informal lending practices common in small businesses.
- Despite the romantic genre, the film had a modest release and is not widely remembered in mainstream Bollywood history.