Where to watch Jalwa online?

Jalwa is available for streaming on Prime Video. You can watch it on Prime Video in India at your convenience.

What is Jalwa OTT release date?

Jalwa is available on Prime Video. The exact OTT release date has not been listed on GudVibe.

Jalwa is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on Prime Video.

Is Jalwa on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes, Jalwa is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Jalwa was directed by Pankaj Parashar and released in 1987. Pankaj Parashar is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Jalwa stars Naseeruddin Shah alongside Archana Puran Singh, Rohini Hattangady, Amitabh Bachchan, Satish Kaushik. The film marks a collaboration between Naseeruddin Shah and director Pankaj Parashar within Hindi cinema.

Is Jalwa worth watching?

Jalwa holds a rating of 4.8/10 on GudVibe.

When was Jalwa released?

Jalwa was released on December 31, 1987 as a Hindi language film. It was produced under the Hindi film industry.

What is the runtime of Jalwa?

Jalwa has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

What language is Jalwa in?

Jalwa is a Hindi language film produced within Hindi film industry. Hindi cinema has a rich tradition of storytelling, and Jalwa contributes to that legacy with its cast and production values.

What is the GudVibe rating for Jalwa?

Jalwa has a rating of 4.8/10 on GudVibe.

Jalwa(1987)

Name: Jalwa
Director: Pankaj Parashar
Released: 1987-12-31
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh, Rohini Hattangady, Amitabh Bachchan, Satish Kaushik

4.8/10

Hindi•134 mins•Updated 15 Apr 2026

Jalwa (1987) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Pankaj Parashar. Starring Satish Kaushik, Dalip Tahil and Farah Khan. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Jalwa stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Pankaj Parashar

Mood:

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: Prime Video
Theatrical Release: 31 December 1987
Director: Pankaj Parashar
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 14m
GudVibe Rating: 4.8/10

Storyline

Kapil's brother dies from a drug overdose, so Kapil joins the police to fight drug dealers. When his friend Albert is murdered in front of him, the police won't let him investigate the case. Frustrated, Kapil decides to go to Goa himself.

“A brother's death. A friend's murder. One cop's vengeance.”

Film Details

4.8Rating

134Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date31 December 1987

Release Typetheatrical

Original TitleJalwa

Also Known As缉毒警官

Parental Guide

Violence

High

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

High

Vibe & Tags

Mood

darkemotionalsuspenseful

Themes

revengejusticecorruptionfamily

Tonegritty

Pacingfast-paced

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemass

Best Withfriends

Violence4

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Naseeruddin ShahActor

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Archana Puran SinghActor

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Rohini HattangadyActor

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Amitabh BachchanActor

Tejeshwar SinghActor

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Pankaj ParasharDirector

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A.K. HangalActor

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Trivia

The film's title 'Jalwa' was also the title of a 1955 Hindi film starring Dev Anand.
It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Naseeruddin Shah in a full-fledged commercial action hero role.
The movie's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included the popular song 'Hawa Hawai' which was later re-used in the 1987 blockbuster 'Mr. India'.
Director Pankaj Parashar made his directorial debut with this film before gaining fame for 'ChaalBaaz'.
The film was shot extensively in Goa, which was a less common filming location for Hindi movies in the 1980s.
Actress Smita Patil was initially considered for a role, but the final female lead was played by Amrita Singh.
Despite its action-thriller genre, the film performed moderately at the box office and is not widely remembered today.