Satyamev Jayate(1987)
Satyamev Jayate is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Raj N. Sippy. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Meenakshi Sheshadri, and Madhavi in lead roles. It follows Inspector Arjun Singh, a Mumbai police officer with a drinking problem, who is transferred to a small town after a young man dies in his custody. In Tehsil, he confronts his past, investigates the death, and finds solace in a sex worker named Seema. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Aavanazhi. Vinod Khanna's performance as the alcoholic cop was critically acclaimed and is considered one of his best. Meenakshi Sheshadri's portrayal of a prostitute also earned praise. The film was a box office success and marked Khanna's comeback after a hiatus. It released on 19 June 1987.
Quick Facts
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- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Raj N. Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Inspector Arjun Singh is a broken cop. A young man dies in his custody. He is transferred to a new town. There, he meets the dead boy's angry sister. He also reconnects with his old lover, now married to a corrupt lawyer. To escape his pain, he turns to alcohol and a kind sex worker named Seema. But when the sister gets trapped by criminals, Arjun must fight to uncover the truth and save everyone.
“Truth alone triumphs.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Satyamev Jayate
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Meenakshi Seshadri & Meenakshi Sheshadri (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Asrani (19 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Satyamev Jayate' is a phrase from ancient Indian scriptures meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'.
- This was one of the first major films for actor Raj Babbar in a leading heroic role after many villainous parts.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style hits in the 1980s.
- It was produced by the Sippy family, a famous filmmaking family also behind the classic 'Sholay'.
- The plot involves a theme of police brutality, which was a less common mainstream subject at the time.
- Actress Meenakshi Seshadri, a former Miss India, performed her own dance sequences in the film.
- The film did not perform well commercially, overshadowed by bigger hits of that year.