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Sarfarosh(1985)
Hindi158 minstheatrical
Sarfarosh (1985) is a 158-minute Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film features Ranjeet Bedi, Kader Khan and Leena Chandavarkar. With a rating of 4.1/10 from 1985.
Director:Dasari Narayana Rao
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A man is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. After his release, he sets out to get revenge on those who framed him. His quest leads him to a final confrontation with his own son.
“A father's revenge pits him against his own son.”
Film Details
4.1Rating
158Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleSarfarosh
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sarfarosh
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Kader Khan & Jeetendra (27 films together), Asrani & Jeetendra (25 films together), Prem Chopra & Kader Khan (22 films together), Prem Chopra & Asrani (20 films together), and Prem Chopra & Pran (12 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Hindi film directed by the prolific Telugu filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao.
- The film's music director was Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, the lead, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when this dramatic role released.
- The plot revolves around a father-son conflict, a recurring theme in many 1980s Hindi films.
- The film released the same year as the iconic 'Ram Lakhan', which overshadowed it at the box office.
- It featured veteran actor Pran in a key supporting role, continuing his long career in Hindi cinema.
- The title 'Sarfarosh' means 'braveheart' or 'courageous', fitting the protagonist's vengeful journey.