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Phaansi Ke Baad(1985)
Hindi141 mins
Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) is a 141-minute Hindi film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri and Ajit Khan. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Phaansi Ke Baad stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:Harmesh Malhotra
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A prosecutor successfully convicts a man for murder. His girlfriend then uncovers proof that someone else is the real killer. Before the prosecutor can clear the innocent man, he is arrested for a different murder, sealing the other man's fate.
“A prosecutor fights to save the man he condemned.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitlePhaansi Ke Baad
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionrevengeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'After the Hanging' and reflects its focus on a wrongful conviction.
- It was produced by the director Harmesh Malhotra's own company, Malhotra Productions.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who plays Vijay, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when he took this serious role.
- The plot is loosely inspired by Hollywood courtroom dramas popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
- A key song, 'Mera Dil Tere Liye Dhadka,' was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits.
- The film performed moderately at the box office, overshadowed by bigger action films of that year.
- It features veteran actor Pran in a supporting role as the father, a departure from his famous villain characters.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Phaansi Ke Baad
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Damodar Seth24 films →
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Sukhdev Walia14 films →
Sapna-Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar12 films →
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Jaggi12 films →
Sapna-Abbas Mohamed Riyaz11 films →
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Actor11 films →
Damodar Seth-Sukhdev Walia11 films →
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar10 films →
Damodar Seth-Jaggi10 films →
Damodar Seth-Actor8 films →
Damodar Seth-Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar7 films →
Sukhdev Walia-Mohammed Riaz7 films →
Sapna-Sukhdev Walia6 films →
Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar-Sapna's Mother6 films →
Sukhdev Walia-Jaggi6 films →
Abbas Mohamed Riyaz-Mohammed Riaz5 films →
Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar-Director5 films →
Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar-Jaggi5 films →
Public Prosecutor Vijay Kumar-Mohammed Riaz5 films →
Sapna-Damodar Seth4 films →