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Zamana(1985)

4.1/10
Hindi154 mins

Zamana (1985) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Ramesh Talwar. Starring Ranjeeta Kaur, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Gurbachan Singh. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Zamana stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Ramesh Talwar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
SonyLiv, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Ramesh Talwar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A photographer and his friend discover a photo of a murder. The killers target the photographer's family, but his wife, son, and friend escape separately. Years later, one son becomes a police officer, while the other, unaware of his past, is hired by their father's killer to assassinate his own brother.

A photo holds a secret. A killer hunts the witness. Brothers meet as enemies.

Film Details

4.1Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleZamana

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Zamana' was also the working title for another 1985 release, 'Meri Jung', before being finalized for this movie.
  • Actor Rishi Kapoor played a double role as both brothers Vinod and Ravi, a rare dramatic turn away from his usual romantic hero image.
  • The movie marked one of the few times veteran actor Shammi Kapoor played a full-fledged negative role as the villain J.D.
  • The soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, included the hit song 'Ae Mere Humsafar', which became popular despite the film's moderate box office performance.
  • Director Ramesh Talwar was a longtime associate of Yash Chopra, having worked as an assistant director on several of Chopra's classic films.
  • The plot device of a photograph capturing a murder was considered a novel suspense element in Hindi cinema at the time.
  • Actress Tanuja played the mother, Sudha, a significant dramatic role that contrasted with her earlier vivacious screen persona.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Zamana

Frequently Asked Questions