Jawab Hum Denge(1987)
Jawab Hum Denge is a 1987 Hindi-language action drama film directed by Vijay Reddy. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Sridevi, and Shatrughan Sinha in lead roles. The story follows a union leader who trusts his employer with workers' savings, only to be betrayed. The factory owner manipulates accounts to show losses, leading to conflict. The film features a smart monkey sidekick who aids the heroes. It is known for its over-the-top action and Sridevi's energetic fight sequences. The film received mixed reviews but remains a nostalgic watch for fans of 80s Bollywood masala cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vodafone Play, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Vijay Reddy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A union leader gives his boss 10 lakh rupees from the workers. The boss cheats them. The workers are angry. The leader is killed. Now a police inspector and a brave village girl must fight for justice. They have a smart monkey to help them.
“Truth will always win.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jawab Hum Denge
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Sridevi & Kader Khan (14 films together), Amrish Puri & Kader Khan (14 films together), Shatrughan Sinha & Kader Khan (13 films together), Jackie Shroff & Amrish Puri (11 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Kader Khan (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jawab Hum Denge' translates to 'We Will Give the Answer', reflecting its theme of worker resistance.
- It was produced by the relatively lesser-known film company S.K. Films Enterprise, not a major studio of the era.
- Actor Jeetendra, known for his dancing roles, played the serious character of a union leader in this film.
- The movie released during a period when several films focused on social and labor issues in the late 1980s.
- Music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular duo, but the soundtrack did not become a major hit.
- The plot involving employee ownership shares mirrored real-world discussions about workers' rights in India at the time.
- Director Vijay Reddy primarily worked in Telugu cinema, making this Hindi film a less common venture in his career.