Peechha Karro(1986)
Peechha Karro is a 1986 Hindi comedy-thriller film directed by Pankaj Parashar. It stars Amjad Khan, Farooq Shaikh, Satish Shah, Ravi Baswani, and Anupam Kher. The story follows two incompetent detectives, Hari and Giri, who suspect a Brigadier of treason. They chase him relentlessly, unaware that he is an undercover agent hunting a terrorist. The film is known for its absurd humour, fast-paced dialogue, and cult status. It was not a commercial success but gained a loyal following over time. The film was produced by Rajj Productions and released on June 17, 1986.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 1986
- Director
- Pankaj Parashar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Two crazy detectives, Hari and Giri, think Brigadier is a traitor. They blackmail a young engineer named Vijay to spy on him. But the Brigadier is actually a secret agent. He is trying to catch a terrorist named Boss Number 1. The detectives keep getting in the way. Chaos and comedy follow.
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Peechha Karro
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Satish Shah (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Amjad Khan (4 films together), Amjad Khan & Kalpana Iyer (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Pankaj Parashar (3 films together), Satish Shah & Ravi Baswani (3 films together), and Anupam Kher & Kalpana Iyer (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Giri Hari Dhar' after the two lead detective characters.
- It was one of the few comedies directed by Pankaj Parashar, who is better known for the thriller 'Jalwa'.
- Actor Rajendranath, who played the mortician, was a popular comic actor known as the 'Jubilee Kumar' of B-movies.
- The movie's plot of bumbling detectives was a popular trope in 1980s Hindi cinema, inspired by earlier films.
- Farooque Shaikh and Satish Shah had previously worked together in the acclaimed social comedy 'Katha' (1983).
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
- Amjad Khan, playing the Brigadier, was primarily known for villainous roles but occasionally appeared in comedies.