Imaandaar(1987)
Imaandaar is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by Sushil Malik. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Farha Naaz, and Pran in pivotal roles. The story follows Rajesh, a poor orphan with a strong sense of honesty, who is hired by a wealthy businessman to pretend to be rich and win his daughter's heart. This act of deception leads to a complex web of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak. The film is a typical masala entertainer of the 1980s, featuring romance, drama, and action. It was a surprise box office hit upon its release. The film is known for its popular soundtrack composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. It is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 3 April 1987
- Director
- Sushil Malik
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A poor but honest orphan named Raju is hired by a rich man to break up his daughter's relationship. Raju must pretend to be wealthy and make the daughter fall in love with him. The plan works, but Raju genuinely falls for her, leading to a painful conflict between his duty and his heart.
“Honesty is his only weapon.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Imaandaar
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Dutt & Farha Naaz (6 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Pran (2 films together), Pran & Om Prakash (2 films together), and Farha Naaz & Rohan Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Imaandaar' translates to 'Honest' in English, reflecting the protagonist's core trait.
- It was one of the few films where actor Raj Babbar played a dual role, portraying both the hero and his lookalike.
- The movie featured veteran actor Pran in a supporting role, continuing his iconic career in Hindi cinema.
- Director Sushil Malik was primarily known as an editor, and this film was among his rare directorial ventures.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included the popular song 'Tumse Milkar Na Jaane Kyun'.
- The film's plot of hidden identities and past betrayals was a common theme in 1980s Bollywood action dramas.
- Despite its star cast, the movie did not achieve major commercial success upon its release.