Naam(1986)
Naam is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It stars Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows Vicky Kapoor, a poor young man who dreams of a better life in Dubai. He convinces his family to send him abroad, but he is cheated and forced to work for a ruthless smuggler. The film explores themes of brotherly sacrifice, blind ambition, and a mother's grief. It was a major commercial success and is considered a milestone in the careers of Mahesh Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, and Paresh Rawal. The song 'Chithi Aayi Hai' was selected as one of the 100 songs of the millennium by BBC Radio. The film is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 29 September 1986
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Vicky Kapoor is a restless young man from a poor family. He dreams of making it big in Dubai. His brother Ravi sacrifices everything to send him there. But Dubai is a trap. Vicky is cheated and forced to work for a dangerous smuggler. His family waits for news that will never come.
“Some dreams cost everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naam
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Paresh Rawal & Mahesh Bhatt (8 films together), Amrita Singh & Sanjay Dutt (7 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Sanjay Dutt (5 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amrita Singh (3 films together), and Mahesh Bhatt & Akash Khurana (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the real-life story of Mahesh Bhatt's brother, who was involved in the Dubai underworld.
- Sanjay Dutt's role was originally offered to Sunny Deol, but he turned it down.
- The song 'Chithi Aayi Hai' became an anthem for Indian expatriates missing their homeland.
- It was one of the first major films to depict the struggles of Indian workers in the Gulf region.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 11-minute take, which was rare for its time.
- Poonam Dhillon's character was written to show the emotional impact of a family member's downfall.
- The movie was a commercial success and helped establish Sanjay Dutt as a serious actor.