Duty(1986)
Duty is a 1986 Hindi-language action film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Govinda as DSP Govind, an honest police officer, alongside Anupam Kher, Huma Khan, and Tiku Talsania. The story follows DSP Govind as he battles corruption in a city controlled by the wealthy businessman Seth Dharamraj. Govind refuses bribes and arrests criminals, leading Dharamraj to frame him for bribery. Suspended from duty, Govind fights back alone to clear his name and bring Dharamraj to justice. The film is a straightforward action drama with a strong moral message. It was released on September 19, 1986, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Ravikant Nagaich
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
DSP Govind is an honest police officer in a city full of corruption. He refuses to take bribes and starts arresting criminals. This angers Seth Dharamraj, a powerful businessman who controls the city's crime. Dharamraj frames Govind for bribery. Govind loses his job and must fight alone to prove his innocence and stop Dharamraj.
“One man's duty against a city of sin.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Duty
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Bedi & Tiku Talsania (7 films together), Govinda & Rakesh Bedi (5 films together), Govinda & Anuradha Patel (2 films together), and Govinda & Tiku Talsania (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Ravikant Nagaich, known for his work on the popular 'Agent Vinod' series.
- It was released in the same year as several other major action films, facing tough competition.
- The movie features action sequences typical of the mid-80s, including car chases and hand-to-hand combat.
- Actor Rakesh Roshan, who starred in the film, was also establishing himself as a director around this time.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, a dominant music director in that era.
- Some filming reportedly took place in Mumbai's bustling urban locations to add realism.
- The film's title reflects a common theme of police duty and corruption in 1980s Hindi cinema.