Waqt Ka Shahenshah(1987)
Waqt Ka Shahenshah is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role as a police officer and a masked vigilante, alongside Meenakshi Sheshadri. The story follows Inspector Vijay Kumar Srivastava, an honest cop frustrated by a corrupt system. He creates a secret identity, Shahenshah, to fight criminals outside the law. The narrative explores themes of vigilante justice, corruption, and a father-son legacy. The film is notable for its high-octane action sequences and Bachchan's commanding screen presence. It was released on 13 March 1987 and is a classic example of 1980s Bollywood masala cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- K. Bapaiah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m 0
Storyline
An honest police officer is fed up with a corrupt system that lets criminals go free. He creates a masked vigilante identity called Shahenshah to deliver his own brand of justice. Now, he must fight a powerful gangster who controls the city. His battle becomes personal when he discovers a connection to his father's death.
“The Emperor of Time has arrived.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Waqt Ka Shahenshah
Cast reunions in this film: Sridevi & K. Bapaiah (5 films together).