Boxer(1984)
Boxer (1984) is a 164-minute Hindi film directed by Raj N. Sippy. Starring Tanuja Samarth, Parikshat Sahni and Sharat Saxena. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1984.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Raj N. Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man named Shanker is sent to jail for theft. In prison, another inmate named Tony sees him fight and introduces him to professional boxing. After his release, Shanker pursues boxing as a career.
“From prison brawls to championship bouts.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Boxer
Cast reunions in this film: Rati Agnihotri & Mithun Chakraborty (15 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Mithun Chakraborty (13 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Sharat Saxena (6 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Danny Denzongpa (3 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Sharat Saxena (3 films together), and Danny Denzongpa & Sharat Saxena (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in Thailand, which was an uncommon location for Hindi movies in the 1980s.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own boxing stunts after undergoing special training for the role.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a disco track that became popular in dance clubs.
- Director Raj N. Sippy initially considered another actor for the lead before finalizing Mithun Chakraborty.
- A subplot involving a stolen necklace was inspired by real-life jewel heist reports from that era.
- The film's title was changed during production from a working name to simply 'Boxer' to emphasize the sport.
- It was one of the early Hindi films to depict the life of a boxer, predating more famous boxing movies in India.