Palay Khan(1986)
Palay Khan is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Ashim Samanta and produced by Shakti Samanta. It stars Jackie Shroff as the titular freedom fighter, with Poonam Dhillon, Farah, Suresh Oberoi, Puneet Issar, Shakti Kapoor, and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. The film is set in British-ruled India and follows the story of Palay Khan, a Pashtun rebel leader who leads a gang of freedom fighters against the British army. The central conflict involves a kidnapping that leads to an unexpected romance between Palay and the British general's daughter. The film is known for its patriotic themes, action sequences, and music composed by R. D. Burman. It was released in 1986 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
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- Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 2 January 1986
- Director
- Ashim Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A brave freedom fighter named Palay Khan leads a rebellion against the British in a desert region. The British kidnap his friend to force his surrender. In retaliation, he kidnaps the British general's daughter. But then, they fall in love, changing everything.
“Love fights the greatest war.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Palay Khan
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Raza Murad (8 films together), Jackie Shroff & Poonam Dhillon (5 films together), Jackie Shroff & Suresh Oberoi (4 films together), Jackie Shroff & Puneet Issar (3 films together), Jackie Shroff & Farha Naaz (3 films together), and Puneet Issar & Raza Murad (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the rocky desert landscapes of Rajasthan, giving it a distinct visual feel.
- It was one of the few 1980s Bollywood films to focus on a regional folk hero from the North-West Frontier.
- The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a famous duo who rarely worked on such historical action dramas.
- Actor Sanjay Khan not only starred in the lead role but also produced and directed the film.
- Despite its patriotic theme, the film did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release.
- The story is loosely inspired by the real-life resistance of tribal leaders against British colonial forces.