Kaanch Ki Deewar(1986)
Kaanch Ki Deewar is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by M.N. Yasin. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside Smita Patil and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows Jaswant Singh, a kind farmer, and his evil twin brother Durjan Singh, who seeks to destroy his life out of revenge. The film explores themes of family betrayal, sacrifice, and the destructive nature of hatred. It is notable for being one of Sanjeev Kumar's posthumous releases, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The film was produced by Kamal Chowdhary and falls under the drama and family genres.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 January 1986
- Director
- M.N. Yasin
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
A kind farmer named Jaswant Singh lives a peaceful life with his family. His evil twin brother, Durjan Singh, harbors a deep hatred for him. Durjan attacks Jaswant's family and steals his land. Jaswant must fight his own brother to save everything he loves.
“Two brothers. One wall of glass.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaanch Ki Deewar
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Jagdeep (12 films together), Amrish Puri & Jagdeep (10 films together), Amrish Puri & Smita Patil (10 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Smita Patil (6 films together), and Amrish Puri & Sanjeev Kumar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaanch Ki Deewar' translates to 'Wall of Glass', symbolizing the fragile nature of the protagonist's honest life.
- Director M.N. Yasin was better known as a film editor, having worked on notable films like 'Bobby' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony'.
- The film features a rare early role for actor Alok Nath, who later became famous for his 'sanskaari' fatherly roles in the 1990s.
- The movie was released during a wave of 'lost-and-found' family dramas but focused more on a revenge-driven crime story.
- Music director Bappi Lahiri, known for disco hits, composed the film's soundtrack, which included a devotional song 'Mere Ram'.
- The plot's theme of dowry-related suicide and subsequent revenge reflected social issues prevalent in 1980s Hindi cinema.
- Actor Vikram Singh, who plays the antagonist, shared his character's name with the actor's real surname, a coincidence in casting.