Mera Dharam(1986)
Mera Dharam is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Bapu. It stars Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, and Shakti Kapoor in lead roles. The story follows a family feud ignited by a dispute over a tiger hunt, leading to a cycle of revenge between two aristocratic families. The film explores themes of love, honor, and forgiveness. It was produced by Ratan Irani under the Shree Jagdamba Productions banner. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film received mixed reviews but is remembered for its emotional core and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1986
- Director
- Bapu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A simple argument over a tiger hunt turns into a deadly feud between two families. Years later, the son of one family falls in love with the daughter of the other. He must choose between continuing the cycle of revenge or breaking it with love and forgiveness.
“Love is the only duty.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mera Dharam
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), Amrish Puri & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Jackie Shroff & Amrish Puri (11 films together), and Amrish Puri & Sharat Saxena (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by Bapu, who was more famous for his work in Telugu cinema than Hindi.
- It was one of the few 1980s action films starring Mithun Chakraborty that was not a major box office hit.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular music duo at the time.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for the female lead but did not end up in the final cast.
- The story is loosely inspired by the classic theme of feuding families, similar to Romeo and Juliet.
- Some filming took place in rugged outdoor locations to emphasize the conflict between the two clans.
- The film's release coincided with a busy year for action movies in Bollywood, which may have affected its attention.