Ilzaam(1986)
Ilzaam is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Shibu Mitra and produced by Pahlaj Nihalani. The film stars Govinda in his debut role, alongside Neelam, Shatrughan Sinha, Shashi Kapoor, and Prem Chopra. The story follows Ajay, a poor street dancer who falls in love with a wealthy girl named Aarti. Her father opposes their marriage, forcing Ajay to disappear and later become involved with a robbery gang. The film explores themes of love, class divide, and justice. It was a commercial success at the box office and helped establish Govinda as a leading actor in Bollywood. The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, features popular songs like 'I Am A Street Dancer' and 'Pehle Pehle Pyar Ki'. Ilzaam is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Shibu Mitra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A poor street dancer named Ajay falls in love with a wealthy girl named Aarti. Her father opposes their marriage because of Ajay's poverty. Forced to leave Aarti, Ajay is trapped into joining a robbery gang. He creates a fake identity to protect his family. Can he escape the gang and win back Aarti's love?
“Love, betrayal, and a fight for justice.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ilzaam
Cast reunions in this film: Neelam & Neelam Kothari (17 films together), Prem Chopra & Shatrughan Sinha (14 films together), Prem Chopra & Govinda (12 films together), Prem Chopra & Anita Raj (8 films together), Prem Chopra & Shashi Kapoor (8 films together), and Shatrughan Sinha & Anita Raj (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ilzaam' means 'accusation' in Hindi, reflecting its courtroom and crime drama elements.
- It was one of the few films where actor Govinda played a dual role early in his career.
- The movie features music by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
- Actress Neelam, who played the female lead, was a popular teen star at the time.
- The film's plot involving mistaken identity was a common theme in 1980s Bollywood.
- It was directed by Shibu Mitra, who also worked as an assistant director on several major films.
- The movie did average business at the box office but later gained some audience on television.