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Khudgarz(1987)

5.2/10
Hindi144 mins

Khudgarz (1987) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Rakesh Roshan. Starring Amrita Singh, Shatrughan Sinha and Govinda. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Khudgarz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Rakesh Roshan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
16 May 1987
Director
Rakesh Roshan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

A mother raises her son Bihari and his friend Amar as brothers. When they grow up, Amar marries into wealth while Bihari marries a laborer. Their bond is shattered by Amar's father, who schemes to humiliate Bihari, leading Bihari to blame Amar and swear revenge.

A friendship shattered by betrayal, a vow of revenge.

Film Details

5.2Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 May 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleखुदगर्ज़

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
friendshiprevengefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Khudgarz' means 'selfish' in Hindi, reflecting the central theme of broken friendship.
  • This was the first time Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha acted together as lead rivals in a movie.
  • Director Rakesh Roshan also played a small role as a doctor in the film.
  • The song 'Mere Dil Mein Tu Hi Tu Hai' became a hit and was filmed in Kashmir.
  • The movie was partly inspired by real-life stories of friendships turning into bitter rivalries.
  • It was one of the few 1980s films to feature two major male stars in equally powerful roles.
  • The climax scene where the friends reconcile was shot in a single long take to heighten emotion.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Khudgarz

Frequently Asked Questions